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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Looks good. Color might even out if you raise the height of cut. Have you done a soil test to check the micro nutrient levels and pH? Try spraying some chelated iron. That will definitely darken it, but if you spray too much it will turn your turf gray or even black. It's safe and easy but... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Generally it's not a significant problem for grass. I wouldn't bother applying a fungicide for this problem. Fungicides are relatively expensive, and when conditions change the fungus will die. I've never tried it but you could buy a spray bottle in the garden section that has copper in it... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Rain doesn't matter for applying. It won't burn. It needs warmer temps to release the nitrogen because it is broken down by soil microbes and that's what makes it available to the plant. It works, but not nearly as quick as synthetic fertilizers. It's best used when soil temps are above 70... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
The dicamba rate is relatively low and it's specified to spray at under 85 degrees. I try and only spray t-zone at under 75 degrees to make sure the volatility is low and also only spot spray and don't do a blanket application. It also contains triclopyr and sulfentrazone so it's extremely... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Triclopyr works pretty well on clover and ground ivy. It's normally advertised at the hardware store as poison ivy and brush killer, but has a turf application rate and won't harm cool season grasses when applied correctly. I like T-zone because it's a product that can kill almost any weed the... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
clopyralid- DowAgro, the manufacturer of clopyralid, voluntarily deregistered it for use on domestic lawns in the US[5] and it is banned in several US states from the Contront label: Product Overview FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. Not Labeled for Residential Use. This product cannot be used on... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
so you have floppy grass.... Some varieties don't do as well at the higher cut, especially super modern cultivars of bluegrass. Sometimes an area is a bit thin, but still looks full because the fescue sprawls out to take advantage of the extra light available around it. Try raking the section... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Today's tip: Start cutting your lawns higher in preparation for warmer temps. Longer grass shades the soil and prevents it from drying out as fast. Longer grass also appears darker. Most of you have turf type tall fescue, so going into the warmer months you should cut on your mower's highest... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Excellent color! I walked my subdivision last night. The dandelions must be afraid of Covid-19, as I had trouble finding any. It's the best I've ever seen the neighborhood look. People must be reading this thread. -
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Is it a female cardinal? Those ladie birds hate their reflections. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
It's probably too late to seed and get the new grass established enough before the hot weather arrives. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Here's a video posted today from a guy in Iowa, doing some spring dethatching work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QslD-ctSeW8 Once upon a time, I used a manual thatch rake to do about 2500 sq. ft. Don't do that and just buy a SunJoe or Greenworks dethatcher. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
I think it's probably oxalis, or wood sorel. Triclopyr is the go to herbicide for that sort of thing and the t-zone I recommended earlier will wipe it out. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Now is good. I'd give it a dose of fertilizer afterwards -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
First off, I'm a fan of your avatar so I will continue to reply in order to see that nice young lady again. You can rent a power rake or dethatcher, but it's cheaper just to buy a plug in one off amazon and they work pretty well. I think greenworks and sun joe make one. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Clover, oxalis, and black medic look a lot alike. Roundup for Lawns isn't the best bet for these weeds, but it should give ok control after 2 applications. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
www.canr.msu.edu/news/white_clover_and_black_medic_infesting_turf Says here, "The most effective herbicides for controlling black medic and white clover contain the active ingredient clopyralid, fluroxypyr or quinclorac." extension.wsu.edu/whitman/2013/10/black-medic/ Says here, "Herbicides... -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Do you really have thatch? I power rake mine with a cheap Sun Joe de-thatcher once a year or whenever I over seed. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
I'd just use the 30-0-3 you have on hand and see how it looks after a week or two. -
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Fertilizing my lawn for initial spring application
Milorganite doesn't work very quickly until soil temps get warmer. Mow and a light rake wouldn't hurt. Go get some fertilizer and apply at .5 lbs of Nitrogen per thousand sq. ft. Return in a week or two and let us know how it's doing. That grass looks like it needs nutrients.