By now, it’s possible that your lawn is overrun with weeds of all types….warm season annuals, warm season perennials, cool season broadleaves and of course, that “doesn’t fit into any group” weed known as yellow nutsedge. What should be done? Let’s run down a reasonable approach to each. Warm Season Annuals Plants such as…
Tag: Lawns
Dead Spots in the Lawn?
Does your lawn look like a Dalmatian? Spots of dead and live turf here and there? More here than there? If so, here are some possible causes at this time of year: *Summer Patch – this fungus disease infects turfgrass in late April, then grows inside the crown and roots of the plant, later…
Turf Care Under the Hot Sun – Part 2
My GROBigRed post in the first week of June introduced the concept of caring for turf under hot, sunny conditions, and focused on efficient irrigation practices. Here’s an excerpt to set the stage for this week’s post – “In summer, in Nebraska, it’s hot. So hot that caring for turf requires a full set…
Turf Care Under the Hot Sun – Part 1
In summer, in Nebraska, it’s hot. So hot that caring for turf requires a full set of strategies…in fact 4 pieces or parts. And, like McNuggets, they’re fused together for success. Part 1 – Efficient Irrigation Part 2 – Appropriate Fertilization Part 3 – Mowing Considerations Part 4 – Miscellaneous Factors Efficient irrigation begins…
Summer Lawn Care
The heat of summer is upon us and along with it comes a number of lawn issues that are dealt with differently than in spring and fall. First, watering. The two most important guidelines to remember are 1. Water to the bottom of the roots and 2. Keep the roots moist, not soggy or dry. …