Lawn Care Questions and Answers


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Lawn Care Questions Others Have Asked

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Moss Problems Under Oak Trees
QUESTION: (Feb 2012) I currently have a moss issue that is very heavy under my oak trees. Tested the PH in that area results are around 6.0. The rest …

February 2012 Lawn Care Questions & Answers
QUESTION: I have a mixture of St Augustine and Centipede grass. Last summer’s heat killed a lot of the centipede and weeds have replaced it. I have …

Zoysia Grass – Lawn Turns Yellow in the Fall
QUESTION: My grass turned yellow in the fall. I am not sure of the type of grass, but this is the second year the grass has turned yellow. It is an established …

Hard to Kill Lawn Weeds
QUESTION: My yard is overrun with violets my neighbor planted them a few years back. They grow faster than weeds. What can I use to rid of them that …

Lawn Weeds – What is Bermuda Grass? Wire Grass?
QUESTION: What is Bermuda grass? Wire Grass?

ANSWER: Bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon is a warm-season perennial grass. It is a valuable lawn, …

Soil Amendments – Lime and Liming Lawns
QUESTION: Lime – When do I use it? How much should I use? How often should I apply it? ANSWER: Let’s start by explaining why lime is used …

Shade Tolerant Grass for South Florida – St. Augustinegrass
QUESTION: A few years ago I planted a royal poinciana tree on the front lawn. While the tree is beautiful and large now, the grass does not grow …

How to Grow Grass Under Pine Trees
QUESTION: I have large Ponderosa Pines in my yard and they drop a lot of needles. I rake them up every year but I must be stirring up something in …

Autumn Lawn Care …Seeding??
QUESTION: Hi, I am in Massachusetts. We finally removed the leaves from a 1.5-acre lawn. There are some bare spots. Is it too late in the season to …

Lawn Watering – Using Soft Water for Irrigation
QUESTION: What do I need to add to my lawn when watering with soft water and how often? ANSWER: We’ll start by answering a couple of commonly …

Bahia Grass – Should I Seed or Sod?
QUESTION: I have St Augustine grass, which is 90% weeds. I want to remove the grass and either seed or sod using Bahia grass. What should I do? Also …

Lawn Repair – Help With Removing Clover and Lawn Renovation
QUESTION: I just moved into a new home and I believe they seeded with very cheap seed. My yard is now COVERED in what I believe is red clover. …

Weed and Feed Questions
QUESTION: I have a new Jonathan Green tall fescue lawn (planted nine weeks ago)and have a ton of Bermuda grass growing there too. Can I kill Bermuda grass without killing the Fescue?

ANSWER: There are a few ways to do this, but the least is to just get a small paintbrush and go around carefully painting the Bermuda grass blades with roundup. Do this every week until it is all eradicated. 

Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn? Or Collect them?
QUESTION: Is it a good idea to leave the grass clippings on the grass or not? And why? ANSWER: Great question Andrea! One of my favorites. …

Should I Water My Lawn After I Fertilize?
QUESTION: I fertilized Sunday when it was 75 degrees. The temperature today will be 94. Should I water to prevent the lawn from burning? ANSWER: …

Lawn Mowing – Wet Spring Weather and Mowing Long Grass
QUESTION: With the bad rain and weather my lawn is out of control longer. Once the weather permits will it get damaged if I cut it several times in …

Dog Urine Killing Grass – Use Moth Balls to Keep Neighbor’s Dog off My Grass?
QUESTION: Can I use Moth Balls in my grass to keep a neighbor’s female puppy from urinating on my grass and killing it? ANSWER: No, but you …

Grubs and Lawn Grub Control
QUESTION: Can you put grub killer and fertilizer down at the same time? ANSWER: Yes, there are several fertilizer + grub control products …

Lawn soil test
QUESTION: I just got my soil test back. It shows a low phosphorus level of 15.00 ppm (optimum 20 to 40 ppm) and a low potassium level of 37.00 ppm (optimum …

Mole Control – What about those Vibrating Sensors?
QUESTION: Do Moles respond to those vibrating sensors? Now I’m not politically incorrect: I do like life and animals. But sometimes folks can trip …

Lawn Watering – What are the Best Sprinklers?
QUESTION: I can not afford a sprinkler system and I am having problems with sprinklers. The ones with the small holes seem to get stopped up from …

What can I do about my soggy lawn?
QUESTION: One side of my garden is shaded by a fence. It’s also a heavy, clay soil, so doesn’t drain very easily. The grass grows well but it’s …

What should I do for my neglected St. Augustine lawn?
QUESTION: We just moved into an older home. The yard was really neglected. There is St.Augustine grass but it is crying out for food. What is the …

Mycorrhizal Fungi for Lawns
QUESTION: I’ve read that using mycorrhizal fungi is a good way to make the phosphorus part of fertilizer available for your lawn. I don’t want …

Shady Area Won’t Grow Grass
QUESTION: I have a question about a shaded area of my lawn. My flower gardens are beautiful! My lawn in general looks pretty good, but I have one …

Soil Amendments – Do I need to use gypsum?
QUESTION: I’ve heard that I need to use gypsum for lawn care. I’m not sure why and how should I use it, and I can’t even find a good source for it. …

Can I Use E15 Fuel In My Lawnmower?
Question: Now that the EPA has approved the use of E15 fuel (15% ethanol) for use in cars in 2001 and newer. I want to know if E15 is safe to use in …

Mulching Leaves
QUESTION Is it OK to chop up leaves with my lawn mower and just leave them on my lawn instead of raking them up and bagging them? My neighbor says …

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