Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
What kind of products should I put on the lawn?
Since I got chewed out by lawn guy I`ll try another post with more
info. I would like to know what to put down on my lawn now and also next spring. I am in central Va. and the soil is mostly red clay and is slightly acidic. The grass is mostly fescue and rye with a few unknown weeds that I keep cut to about 3 in. I hope this is enough info. Thanks for an answer. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
What kind of products should I put on the lawn?
Herb Eneva wrote:
Since I got chewed out by lawn guy I`ll try another post with more info. I would like to know what to put down on my lawn now and also next spring. I am in central Va. and the soil is mostly red clay and is slightly acidic. The grass is mostly fescue and rye with a few unknown weeds that I keep cut to about 3 in. I hope this is enough info. Thanks for an answer. I have always had a good success rate by first concentrating on correcting the pH. since you mention your soil to be "slightly acidic" I would recommend you start with lime, granular lime. usually obtained at Lowes at a cost of around $3.99 for a 40 pound bag. as for a feeding guide take a look at this reference. http://www.super-sod.com/info-guide-fescue.html this is not a recommendation for their products. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
What kind of products should I put on the lawn?
On Oct 5, 9:35*am, Jim wrote:
Herb Eneva wrote: * Since I got chewed out by lawn guy I`ll try another post with more info. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I would like to know what to put down on my lawn now and also next spring. I am in central Va. and the soil is mostly red clay and is slightly acidic. The grass is mostly fescue and rye with a few unknown weeds that I keep cut to about 3 in. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I hope this is enough info. Thanks for an answer. I have always had a good success rate by first concentrating on correcting the pH. *since you mention your soil to be "slightly acidic" I would recommend you start with lime, granular lime. *usually obtained at Lowes at a cost of around $3.99 for a 40 pound bag. * as for a feeding guide take a look at this reference. * http://www.super-sod.com/info-guide-fescue.html this is not a recommendation for their products. You can buy a test kit at many garden centers that will test for PH. Then you can figure out how much lime to put down. I recommend the pelletized limestone type, not the pullverized powder. The weeds you can spot treat with Weed B Gone or similar using a tank sprayer. And apply a Fall type fertilizer in the next couple of weeks |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
What kind of products should I put on the lawn?
trader4 wrote:
Jim wrote: Herb Eneva wrote: I would like to know what to put down on my lawn now and also next spring. I am in central Va. and the soil is mostly red clay and is slightly acidic. The grass is mostly fescue and rye with a few unknown weeds that I keep cut to about 3 in. I hope this is enough info. Thanks for an answer. I have always had a good success rate by first concentrating on correcting the pH. since you mention your soil to be "slightly acidic" I would recommend you start with lime, granular lime. usually obtained at Lowes at a cost of around $3.99 for a 40 pound bag. as for a feeding guide take a look at this reference. http://www.super-sod.com/info-guide-fescue.html this is not a recommendation for their products. You can buy a test kit at many garden centers that will test for PH. Then you can figure out how much lime to put down. I recommend the pelletized limestone type, not the pullverized powder. I am 100% with you on the pelletized limestone type. some, myself included call it granular. The weeds you can spot treat with Weed B Gone or similar using a tank sprayer. http://www.tractorsupply.com/agricul...1-gal--4201519 I received outstanding results this year by using Trimec Post-emergent broadleaf weed control. at $24.99 for a 1 gallon container with a mix ratio of 2 ounces to a gallon of water I found this to be one of the best dollar values I've experienced. this site can provide some product information. http://www.pbigordon.com/professiona...des_trimec.php And apply a Fall type fertilizer in the next couple of weeks |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
What kind of products should I put on the lawn?
Herb Eneva wrote:
Since I got chewed out by lawn guy I`ll try another post with more info. I would like to know what to put down on my lawn now and also next spring. I am in central Va. and the soil is mostly red clay and is slightly acidic. The grass is mostly fescue and rye with a few unknown weeds that I keep cut to about 3 in. I hope this is enough info. Thanks for an answer. Learn the names of the weeds that you have. Then you can learn which weed killers will be the most effective for you lawn. This site has photos of quite a few weeds, and it also lists the effective herbicides. http://www.msuturfweeds.net/browse-by-name/ If you have bare or thin spots, Fall is the best time to seed. But, if you have to perform leaf removal, you might want to wait until you're done with that. -- Tony Sivori Due to spam, I'm filtering all Google Groups posters. |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
How often should I put iron on my lawn | Lawns | |||
How often should I put iron on my lawn | United Kingdom | |||
Tomato Blight - Should I put plants in green wheely bin? | United Kingdom | |||
what should I put on my yard in Charlotte North Carolina | Lawns | |||
Should I put them in? | Roses |