escapee wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined:
From a Neil Sperry article about weed control:
"In St. Augustine turf:
Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for
which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St.
Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more
difficult. "
Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St.
Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he
You are the one that asked 'why' MSMA might be recommended. That is
"WHY", not what might actually be kinder to the environment. However, I
forgot that you like to bait this newsgroup with questions that target
your arch foes, the non-organics. That specific Sperry quote was the 1st
of millions available about the effect on MSMA on St. Augustine.
Don't you know how to do a google search? Sure you do, but it's not as
fun for you to miss an opportunity to show how "green" you are in front
of your gardening newsgroup audience.
I didn't ever recommend it, if you bothered to notice my whole post.
As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill
two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has
a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough.
So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that
little caveat? Quite irresponsible.
What are you smoking? Where did I recommend Scott's? If you can't see I
think my neighbor's actions were a bit daft and also indicated that this
was NOT the answer then you need to have someone council you before
replying to this newsgroup.
I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower
beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the
post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The
St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up)
and the runners are easy to yank either way.
That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry.
I won my bet that you would do a knee jerk response to my post (as you
have reacted again and again to various posters over the years). You are
just as bad as your arch foes, the "better living through chemistry"
ostriches ( i.e. head in sand, totally subjective, myopic, fanatic,
irrational). Work on achieving a balance................
You once again have soiled and dirtied the intended purpose of
austin.gardening ;-)
p.s. Did you know that every personal computer requires somewhere around
1-1/2 tons of waste to be generated for its production?
p.p.s. to the newsgroup: Sorry to post this annoying response to a
superior annoying response. There is no doubt that escapee/Victoria has
inhibited this newsgroup with her acidic and reactionary replies for a
number of years. I'm not against her stance on a subject, just her
intolerance of the expression of opinions of others. Hell, she can't
even tell when someone shares her opinion!
Should we do an intervention? Who's bringing the compost tea?
escapee wrote:
Huh? Please explain what MSMA is going to do to St. Augustine and why do you
recommend it. Then explain how Scott's Turf Builder with weed control is
beneficial to a lawn.
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined:
Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control.
"Dave-tx" wrote in message
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I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming
through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd
solicit the group for advice/tips.
I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or
plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring
grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will
restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing
excessive puddling.
Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors
zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as
letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very
low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)?
What have some of you guys done for this situation?
Thanks
-Dave
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