Talley56 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I have been seeing spots of crab grass in my yard pretty much since the Fall. I fertilized in the Fall but are there any lawn experts out there who can recommend any particular Spring fertilizer that will prevent crab grass next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 This should be interesting to me. I’ve got some creeping weed stuff that’s making me crazy! We’ve replaced our small grass area in the back yard 2-3 times in the last 9 years. It’s an expensive PITA to keep right. I’m to the point of hiring a service to spray, fertilize, trim, etc back there, or the next step is going artificial turf. Maybe a little putting green, and I don’t even like golf! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Augie said: I don’t even like golf! Maybe you can make a mini football field out of the turf, like the NFL anchors have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 minute ago, Golden Goat said: Maybe you can make a mini football field out of the turf, like the NFL anchors have. The grass portion is pretty small, like 30’ x 15’. Maybe I can put in a big vibrating board with little plastic football men that clump into a group and just shake while never going in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Corn gluten stops crab grass seeds and all seeds from germinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 34 minutes ago, Augie said: This should be interesting to me. I’ve got some creeping weed stuff that’s making me crazy! We’ve replaced our small grass area in the back yard 2-3 times in the last 9 years. It’s an expensive PITA to keep right. I’m to the point of hiring a service to spray, fertilize, trim, etc back there, or the next step is going artificial turf. Maybe a little putting green, and I don’t even like golf! Artificial turf is kinds foolproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Artificial turf is kinds foolproof. And it won’t get brown spots when my son’s dog pees on it! We tell our dog to pee in the pine straw and she’s pretty good about it, but the little one just pees at will! Fortunately, it’s at least outdoors now. Progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Early spring is the time to do your first application of pre-emergent herbicide. For post emergent https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&ei=KJYrXpjbJ-a3ggf13oDwDw&q=scotts+post+emergent+fertilizer&oq=post+emergent+fertiler&gs_l=psy-ab.1.1.0i13j0i13i5i30l3j0i8i13i30.89635.99900..102556...0.2..0.170.2634.1j21......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j0i273j0j0i131j0i22i30j33i160.THZxl4vmtxY#kpvalbx=_mJYrXpzOJO6kggfa64zwAg4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Augie said: This should be interesting to me. I’ve got some creeping weed stuff that’s making me crazy! We’ve replaced our small grass area in the back yard 2-3 times in the last 9 years. It’s an expensive PITA to keep right. I’m to the point of hiring a service to spray, fertilize, trim, etc back there, or the next step is going artificial turf. Maybe a little putting green, and I don’t even like golf! We had a huge crabgrass problem a few years ago. So we hired a guy just for the chemicals and he took care of matters. After paying him for two years and looking at a beautiful lawn, someone in my life decided we would be better off saving the money on the guy and taking matters back into our own hands. Last year it was brown patch and a minor grub infestation, this year it was a major grub infestation. The raccoons/skunks or whatever tore up my lawn feasting on the little fockers. It was nice when we could just call the guy. Edited January 25, 2020 by SinceThe70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Napalm, mix in a little Agent Orange. Call me in three weeks of the rash doesn't go away. Edited January 25, 2020 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, SinceThe70s said: We had a huge crabgrass problem a few years ago. So we hired a guy just for the chemicals and he took care of matters. After paying him for two years and looking at a beautiful lawn, someone in my life decided we would be better off saving the money on the guy and taking matters back into our own hands. Last year it was brown patch and a minor grub infestation, this year it was a major grub infestation. The raccoons/skunks or whatever tore up my lawn feasting on the little fockers. It was nice when we could just call the guy. We can’t all be experts in everything. Sometimes it’s best to stick to what we DO know and let the right people take care of the rest. My buddy decided to start doing his own pool care in Florida years ago. He had some fancy new trick to make it easy. After it went south, he had to drain all the black water, pressure wash the pebble tech, drain again then re-fill the pool. The clean-up process was more expensive than the pool guy for a year. . Edited January 25, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Augie said: We can’t all be experts in everything. Sometimes it’s best to stick to what we DO know and let the right people take care of the rest. Speak for yourself! LoL... I get a chem guy only because I can't stay on a consistent schedule. And that spreader is buried in my garage. LoL... Who the heck has time to dig it out. Anyway... It's only $30/application and they do 4 or 5 a year. Edited January 25, 2020 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Speak for yourself! LoL... I get a chem guy only because I can't stay on a consistent schedule. And that spreader is buried in my garage. LoL... Who the heck has time to dig it out. Anyway... It's only $30/application and they do 4 or 5 a year. What? Are you too busy summering in the south of France? Never learned to work a calendar? You can do it! I believe in you! I’ll hire a guy in the spring. I’m just stupid and lazy. But I should get points for being self-aware! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 50 minutes ago, Augie said: We can’t all be experts in everything. Sometimes it’s best to stick to what we DO know and let the right people take care of the rest. My buddy decided top start doing his own pool care in Florida years ago. He had some fancy new trick to make it easy. After it went south, he had to drain all the black water, pressure wash the pebble tech, drain again then re-fill the pool. The clean-up process was more expensive than the pool guy for a year. 7 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Speak for yourself! LoL... I get a chem guy only because I can't stay on a consistent schedule. And that spreader is buried in my garage. LoL... Who the heck has time to dig it out. Anyway... It's only $30/application and they do 4 or 5 a year. LOL, I was just gonna comment that time, cost and expertise are all factors. If we all had the time, the expertise would come and the cost would be less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Augie said: What? Are you too busy summering in the south of France? Never learned to work a calendar? You can do it! I believe in you! I’ll hire a guy in the spring. I’m just stupid and lazy. But I should get points for being self-aware! I work a rotating shift every week. I don't think the neighbors would like me fertilizing and mowing the lawn at 2 in da morning. I do have a head lamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I work a rotating shift every week. I don't think the neighbors would like me fertilizing and mowing the lawn at 2 in da morning. I do have a head lamp. There’s beer in it for you if you wear the headlamp to the entire home opener tailgate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: LOL, I was just gonna comment that time, cost and expertise are all factors. If we all had the time, the expertise would come and the cost would be less. Yup. Time. I sometimes let my grass grow for a month or more. No biggie. Chem-in' it should be on a regular schedule. Simply I don't live a normal schedule. It would get done... And then applications skipped. Other times, all the time in the world... But you can't double up on missed chems... Just my missed meds! LoL... Lot of times, dude is out there while I am sleeping. He leaves bill in mailbox... I send check for 30 smackers. 1 minute ago, Augie said: There’s beer in it for you if you wear the headlamp to the entire home opener tailgate. I do keep it in ride for breakdowns on road. Great handsfree changing tire in dark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Augie said: And it won’t get brown spots when my son’s dog pees on it! We tell our dog to pee in the pine straw and she’s pretty good about it, but the little one just pees at will! Fortunately, it’s at least outdoors now. Progress. Sometimes, after the season, you can find deals on artificial turf. As long as you don't mind the big white lines and a few numbers, here and there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, ExiledInIllinois said: I don't live a normal schedule. you don't say? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Marv's Neighbor said: Sometimes, after the season, you can find deals on artificial turf. As long as you don't mind the big white lines and a few numbers, here and there. Heck, I might pay EXTRA for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Talley56 said: I have been seeing spots of crab grass in my yard pretty much since the Fall. I fertilized in the Fall but are there any lawn experts out there who can recommend any particular Spring fertilizer that will prevent crab grass next year? Get some Prodiamine and put it down pre-emergence according to label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Augie said: We can’t all be experts in everything. Sometimes it’s best to stick to what we DO know and let the right people take care of the rest. My buddy decided top start doing his own pool care in Florida years ago. He had some fancy new trick to make it easy. After it went south, he had to drain all the black water, pressure wash the pebble tech, drain again then re-fill the pool. The clean-up process was more expensive than the pool guy for a year. I do all our pool care outside of the winterizing / de-winterizing. Although we have a salt water pool with chlorine generator so after the initial balancing of salt, PH, stabilizer, it’s pretty much just test strips and adjusting a dial, so it’s kind of cheating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Niagara Bill said: Corn gluten stops crab grass seeds and all seeds from germinating Including grass seed? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Including grass seed? ? Yes, produced by Scott's. It clears the soil in about 6 weeks, then you reseed. Crab grass grows each year from seed, so you need to stop emerging seeds then thicken lawn to eliminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Niagara Bill said: Yes, produced by Scott's. It clears the soil in about 6 weeks, then you reseed. Crab grass grows each year from seed, so you need to stop emerging seeds then thicken lawn to eliminate. So, periodic applications, and I won’t have to cut the lawn. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 15 hours ago, Talley56 said: I have been seeing spots of crab grass in my yard pretty much since the Fall. I fertilized in the Fall but are there any lawn experts out there who can recommend any particular Spring fertilizer that will prevent crab grass next year? I've been working in this industry for 20 years. If you live in the northeast, it's not crabgrass. Crabgrass (at least in the northeast) is an annual grass that generally comes up between June-late August depending on weather conditions. The best way to prevent crabgrass is to block it from coming up. Put down a pre emergent for crabgrass in the spring, I'd actually do this twice about 6 weeks apart. Mow your grass tall all season (I mow my lawn at a minimum 4 inches) and start to water BEFORE your lawn becomes stressed and dried out. Crabgrass is one of the hardest weeds/grasses to control, especially once it's fully mature, but it is an annual grass so it doesnt last forever. Generally once Temps get down in the 30s, the crabgrass dies for the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, Steptide said: I mow my lawn Your wife send me a photo of you mowing the lawn last year: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Your wife send me a photo of you mowing the lawn last year: Errrr ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I've never understood lawn obsessions; I just mow whatever grows there. Good thing I don't live near Hank Hill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 (edited) looks like @Steptide has some good answers @Talley56..but my first reaction to this is always depends where you live! Second reaction is always to call your local extension office as they know the local climate and fauna etc better than anyone! And its free, and they aint selling you anything! https://www.usda.gov/topics/rural/cooperative-research-and-extension-services Edited January 29, 2020 by plenzmd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 On 1/25/2020 at 10:54 AM, WhoTom said: I've never understood lawn obsessions; I just mow whatever grows there. Good thing I don't live near Hank Hill. And mow it short, so as soon as it gets hot out it dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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