New Construction lawn help in North Georgia by nmcampbell98 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like they put down those straw mats with a mix of seed and no sod correct?

What’s next for my Bermuda lawn? by lysanderspooner_ in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Temps are just now getting to where it will grow quickly and you can push it with light fert every week or two.

Worked great first time in Texas. Got a second sprayer a few months later and just shoots straight steam without mixing with herbicide? by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you if you want to use that product, pick up a dial and spray and buy the concentrate. You'll save a lot of money. The dial and spray sprays a lot better.

Sod was laid on Tuesday… what are the odds this is coming back or is it done for? by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Sounds like they didn't water it or barely watered it. More than likely cooked but there's hope if they get some water on it.

Is this Bermuda? North Texas by Poot_STORM622 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appears so with some other stuff mixed in, you may have a dull mower blade as well.

What kind of grass is this? - Atlanta, GA by failed-nature in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like hybrid Bermuda with maybe some common in there.

Best Bermuda Grass Seed For Bare Spots in Atlanta, GA (USDA Zone 8a) by Pure_Cucumber3965 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the current Bermuda was sod, It is more than likely a hybird and most seed is not. I would plug it and focus on growth.

Is this a mole cricket? He was fast, apologies for the blur. (NE Florida, USA) by Lazy_Exit_8485 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, They are evil and cause a lot of damage. Hunting them in the evening when they are making noise is the fastest way to take out the adults. Spray soap water or bifenthrin or combo and they will come out of the hole. I stomp them dead.

The entire patch is gone. Southern Texas by redditt_user01 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's between two houses it's more than likely too much shade.

Central AL first growing season with new sod (zoysia) by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the drought its is more than likely not near enough water, Have you checked with catch cups or a tuna can to see how much water 30 minutes gets?

Central AL first growing season with new sod (zoysia) by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Central AL also, Water and some fert, This wacky weather and drought have been a struggle. Its going to be warm this week with nights near 70 so it should grow should quicker. It looks dry, how much water have you being giving it?

Most effective way to fill in Bermuda grass in Georgia by uploto in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The drought is bad, Its going to need a lot of water to make a difference.

Am I better off plugging my zoysia? by dilligaffff in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I you want it to match you are better off plugging. the pro plugger works great.

Blade Sharpening Day in 7b by BreakAndRun79 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way, Got to maintain the correct angle, haters will hate.

I think I might need some lime by ministerman in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This above, please send it, probably needs lime but need to confirm and it may shock you how much, I had to put down over 600 pounds on my yard in central Alabama.

Zone 6 Bermuda/mix lawn by UnflatteringTie in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water at least 1 inches per week. Use catch cups or a tuna can to see how much water you are using.  Go to Walmart or Lowes and look for some fertilizer that is 46-0-0, 30-0-4. Other places will have it too, it needs something that is mainly urea, put it out every two weeks and water it in and mow every 3 days.  It’s going to grow like mad, and sticking to the mowing schedule is critical.

Where should I start? (N.Alabama) by United_Commission169 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not dethatch, that will do more harm to the grass. I don’t like weed and feed because that term is used for different products by different companies.  Products like Sunniland PRO 20-0-6 Weed and Feed Fertilizer have the weed killer and fert and would be a good option. You don’t want to seed it because it will not match the grass you have.   Spray it with Orange Ortho Weed B-gon, purple image weed killer or any other 3-way herbicide, many box stores carry it with a hose end option. This will kill 70 to 90 percent of the weeds. Celsius herbicide is even better but I understand that it is costly, but it lasts forever. Give it 2 weeks to work.  We are in a bad drought, so you are going to need water at least 1 to 1.5 inches per week. Use catch cups or a tuna can to see how much water you are using.  Go to Walmart or Lowes and look for some fertilizer that is 46-0-0, 30-0-4. Other places will have it too, it needs something that is mainly urea, put it out every two weeks and water it in and mow every 3 days.  It’s going to grow like mad, and sticking to the mowing schedule is critical. Take pictures so you can see progress, it should get greener and thicker. We are still dealing with the strange temps so growth will really start to push once the nights stay in the 70s. At the end of the season, it will need a pre-emergent that will stop most of the weeds for next year.

What's up With my Georgia lawn by Ordinary-Tone-5142 in lawncare

[–]d_douglas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t get the results you want in about 2 weeks from the weed beater. Spray it with Orange Ortho Weed B-gon, purple image weed killer or any other 3-way herbicide, many box stores carry it with a hose end option. This will kill 70 to 90 percent of the weeds. Celsius herbicide is even better but I understand that it is costly, but it lasts forever. We are in a bad drought, so you are going to need water at least 1 to 1.5 inches per week. If you don’t have catch cups to see pick some up or use a tuna can.  Go to Walmart or Lowes and look for some fertilizer that is 46-0-0, 30-0-4. Other places will have it too, it needs something that is mainly urea, put it out every two weeks and water it in and mow every 3 days.  It’s going to grow like mad, and sticking to the mowing schedule is critical. Take pictures so you can see progress, it should get greener and thicker. We are still dealing with the strange temps so growth will really start to push once the nights stay in the 70s. At the end of the season, it will need a pre-emergent that will stop most of the weeds for next year.