Posts Tagged ‘centipede’
Cudweed, Prickly Lettuce – Control
Q: This weed grows in our centipedegrass lawn. My husband and I are at odds over what it is. Please identify and tell us how to get rid of it, as it is taking over the lawn. A: Hmmm…you might...
Virginia Buttonweed – Control
Q: At first I thought I had nutgrass but now I’m not so sure. Can you ID what I have? A: I’m not sure which is harder to control…nutgrass or the Virginia buttonweed you actually have. Buttonweed is TOUGH to...
Nitrogen – Applying too Much
Q: I have about 3200 square feet of grass, and I have made a terrible mistake. I have put down 4 bags of nitrogen (34-0-0) . I must have misunderstood the guy because he said nitrogen would not burn as...
TifBlair Centipede – Characteristics
Q: I thought I heard a show of yours in which you gave a good review for a new species of centipede called TifBlair. Would you still recommend this grass as a good low maintenance lawn? A: I have seen...
Chickweed – Control
Q: We had our fescue lawn aerated and overseeded in mid-September and it has come in really well. Unfortunately, a weed started sprouting at the same time as the seedlings, and now is in about one-third of the front yard....
Centipedegrass vs St. Augustine grass
Q: I have a question that I need your help on. I’m trying to determine if my yard has centipede or St. Augustine grass. I was wondering what route to take to go about finding out for sure which one...
Bahia – Remove from Centipedegrass
Q: I have a centipedegrass lawn with some bahiagrass mixed in. What can I apply that will handle the bahiagrass and leave the centipedegrass? A: The chemical imazaquin (Image ) should work. Its label states: “IMAGE Herbicide is a postemergent,...
Native Plants – Neighborhood Covenants
Q: This may seem like a ridiculous question, but the covenants for my subdivision require plant material “native to the southeastern U.S.”. What qualifies as “native”? The contract also refers to “natural” landscape material. Would you consider “pea gravel” a...
Centipedegrass – Overseeding
Q: Can or should centipede be over seeded? If so should I thoroughly aerate first? A: You should not overseed with anything else (like rye) in the winter but you can over plant with centipede seed in June. Aerate heavily...
TifBlair Centipedegrass
‘TifBlair’ is the first developed and released, improved seeded centipedegrass with a pedigree. Both seed and sod are now available for this cultivar additional information can be found by visiting www.tifblair.com. Exceptional Late Season Color And Quality: In tests conducted...
Centipede – Weeds
BASIC INFORMATION: General Turf and Weed Info Lawn Care Calendars THREE METHODS There are three primary methods of controlling weeds. Any one method, when used alone, will not usually control all of your weeds. To consistently control weeds you must...
Centipede – Watering
The best time to water a lawn is in the morning, preferably before noon. This allows the grass to dry before nightfall, reducing the risk of disease. Take into account recent rainfall when deciding how much to apply. Watering restrictions...
Centipede – Poor Greenup
As night temperatures stay above 60 degrees and soil temperatures rise above 50 degrees , most warm season turfgrasses begin to green up. How fast greenup occurs obviously relates to temperature, but also to the relative vigor of the turf....
Centipede – Planting Sprigs
Q: How do I plant centipede runners in my fescue grass? A: It’s simple! Cut runners into twelve inch long pieces. Jab a shovel into the ground and put six inches of the centipede runner into the shallow trench. Use...
Centipede – Planting Sod
Centipedegrass sod is usually planted in May or June. If you plan to start a centipedegrass lawn from scratch, a thorough tilling is usually necessary to be successful. It is almost impossible to get the sod to grow well unless...
Centipede – Plant Seed
Centipedegrass seed is usually planted in May or June. If you plan to start a centipede lawn from scratch, a thorough tilling is usually necessary to be successful. It is almost impossible to get the seeds to germinate uniformly and...
