Centipede
Should I Overseed Centipede Grass With Rye Grass To Keep Turf Green?
Q: Our HOA board is debating whether to overseed centipede grass with rye grass to keep our turf green all year. What is your opinion? A: The main reason you should not overseed centipede grass with rye grass is that...
Fungus In Centipede Lawn
Q: Large patch fungus killed my centipede lawn. I’m going to replant in May, but is it possible that the fungus is still in my soil? A: If large patch fungus was originally present, it will always be present. But...
Can I Compost Centipede Clippings With Seed Heads?
Q: With the seed heads now evident in my centipede lawn is it okay to compost the clippings or will my compost be full of grass sprouts next spring? A: Typical centipede grass lawns do not produce many viable seeds...
What Will Kill Crabgrass In Centipede?
Q: What will kill crabgrass in centipede? A: It is tough to find products that can distinguish between your centipede grass and your crabgrass. Sulfentrazone plus quinclorac (Image Kills Crabgrass) is labeled for use in your situation. For best results,...
Virginia Buttonweed Overwhelming Our Centipede Lawn
Q: We have Virginia buttonweed overwhelming our centipede lawn. We re-seeded the lawn last year. A: Virginia buttonweed is extremely tough to control. It does not respond to most weed killers. It is a perennial plant and will resprout from...
How Can I Make Centipede Grass Plugs Spread Faster?
Q: How can I make centipede grass plugs spread faster? A: Centipede grass does not grow very rapidly. All warm season grasses slow down in September, so nothing can be done now. Next year, in both early May and early...
Is It Too Late To Fertilize My Centipede?
Q: Is it too late to fertilize my centipede? A: Usually you fertilize centipede grass once or twice per year: one time in early May, another time in early July (if you think it needs it). It pretty much stops...
Centipede Lawn – Fertilizer
Q: I’ve been trying to find fertilizer for my centipede lawn. Your web site recommends 16-4-8. Could I use a 32-0-10 fertilizer at half strength? A: Centipede grass is sensitive to high soil phosphorus levels. That’s why 15-0-15 or 16-4-8...
Tall Fescue In Centipede Grass – How To Get Rid Of It?
Q: How can I get rid of tall fescue in centipede grass? A: There are herbicides labeled to remove fescue grass from centipede but you can accomplish the same result without cost. All you have to do is manipulate the...
History of TifBlair Certified Centipede Grass
Copied from http://www.tifblair.com/advantages-of-tifblair-centipede/history-tifblair-certified-centipedegrass Centipede is a popular turfgrass selection for southernmost coastal plains and Florida because of some appealing features. It’s more shade-tolerant than bermuda. It’s also easy to maintain because it grows an even three to six inches without...
What Is The Best Height To Mow Centipede And Bermuda Grass?
Q: What is the best height to mow centipede and bermuda? I generally mow them at 3 1/2″. A: Both centipedegrass and bermudagrass do best when mowed around 1 1/2″ – 2″ high. When you mow higher, the grass won’t...
Can I Plant Centipede Grass Now?
Q: Is it okay to plant centipede grass now? A: You can plant centipedegrass sod now but you don’t have enough time for centipede seed to germinate and spread before the weather cools off. Then you won’t have anything to...
Centipede Grass Turning Red
Q: Some of the blades of my centipede grass are turning red. Not sure if excess rain is a contributing factor. A: Centipede grass is well-known to turn red as a response to stresses like traffic, wear, drought, low fertility,...
Centipede Lawn – Don`t Let Leaves Stay On Ground
Q: Our centipede lawn is nearly gone. Would it be beneficial to let fallen leaves stay on the ground throughout the winter for potential nutrients and/or protection? A: Allowing your leaves to remain will probably kill any grass that is...
Centipedegrass – Height Matters
Q: I have centipede grass in my front yard. It gets full sun almost all day long. Now two-thirds of my yard appears dead except for an invasion of clover. Is there something special I should have done? A: The...
Centipede Grass – Seeding Tips
Q: We have centipede grass with some bare areas. We are considering planting centipede seed. Should we put the seed down before or after aerating? A: I think it works best to do it after the aeration. Scatter 1/4 pound...
Centipedegrass – pH too High
Q: I have parts of my centipede lawn that are light-colored. I have done a Clemson University soil sample and the soil pH is 6.8. What do you think caused this discoloration? A: I think the problem is that soil...
Centipede Sod – Irrigation Techniques
Q: I am going to put down centipede sod in my GA yard. I am on well water that only generates 5 GPM. I have had different people tell me different things regarding the feasibility of having irrigation installed due...
