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choosing grass seed to match existing area

Questionthanks for your replies to my follow up. I think that, if possible, I will try to find a good seed (Scotts, Agway) that is mostly KBG and fine red fescue, with maybe some rye. To be safe I shou

dying sod

QuestionI laid 200 rolls of sod, to well prepared soil i April. About 3 weeks ago, it just started dying. The dead sod can be rolled up, as if there are no roots anymore. I cannot find any worms or

Resod?

QuestionWe really need help on our front lawn!! We had a front lawn full of crabgrass and weeds. We tried to reseed the lawn with grassseed back on May and somehow it didnt work. Now, the front lawn is wrost than be

dog sturdy grass

QuestionWhat grass holds up best to dog urine, or will regenerate itself after being urinated on? And what grass might be tough enough against my deaf dalmation who pounces and scratches/digs at shadows for fu

Fertilzer / Soil Test

QuestionHello, my house is just south of Charlotte, NC, in Lake Wylie, SC. I grow tall fescue. I had a soil test done through my local co-op extension (Clemson University) and the results said that my so

best time to seed your lawn

QuestionI live in the mid Huson Valley. When is the best time to seed an established lawn. AnswerStart in late august when the soil temperatures are still warm. Loosen soil to a dept of a few inches and apply

dead grass areas in bremuda lawn

QuestionI live in the Dallas Ft. Worth metro area and have a bremuda lawn. I have developed large dead grass areas and have not been able to correct this situation even with fertilization daily watering and grub wor

Corn Gluten Meal and Mice

QuestionKenneth: Ive been using Corn Gluten Meal for weed control at three properties over the past several years. Its working well on my weeds; but, Ive noticed mice problems at all three properties. Recentl

Lawns etc

QuestionCan you share the information with me that you offered to Mary Beth. I am anxious to improve my gardening skills (Lawn and flowers) and the appearance of my grass and flowers without using harmful chemicals

New Sod and Weeds

QuestionI live in SE Wisconsin and have new sod that has been watered over the first 2-3 weeks to get it started and then watered occasionally the last 4 weeks. I have cut the grass 3 times and have crabgrass in sev

Lawn and Pine Needles

QuestionKenneth, I own a home in central Virginia and the home is surrounded by many pine trees. When I mow, I have always mulched, but have been told that I need to remove the dead pine needles first because the ne

dollar spot

QuestionI need a good organic method for controlling and eliminating dollar spot. I moved to central Indiana a year ago and immediately started on a partial organic regimine the first summer and a complete one

Aloe Vera

QuestionCharlotte, Thank you for the speedy reply. When I say leaves, I actually meant 4 sprouts. I use the plant only for medical reasons; burns, scratches, etc.. I think I have been watering it

Problems with new SOD

QuestionHi, I live in Southern California and we put in new sod 5 weeks ago. I just got through fertilizing with Scotts turf builder last weekend. It appears we have a grub problem in the back lawn, its thinning a

dirt piles in segments in yard

Questionthanks for such a speedy reply. I dont think its a mole because the piles are only about 1 to 2 inches. Do worms make holes with piles? Can I send you a picture? What do worm holes look like? &nb

mowing and plant growth

QuestionIve heard that mowing can help encourage the grass plant to expand and help build a thicker lawn. Is this true and how does mowing help do this? Thank you. AnswerThis is correct. The phenomenon you a

lawn mowing and plant species diversity

QuestionIm currently undertaking a research project investigating the effects of lawn mowing on plant species diversity. My results have shown that an unmanaged (not mowed) lawn has lower species diversity as compar

GRASSY WEED

QuestionI DO I IDENTIFY THE GRASSY WEED IN MY LAWN. IT CRAWLS ALONG THE TOP AND UNDERNEATH THE LAWN. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET RID OF IT. THANK YOU AnswerHi Alice; I am not sure just what your question is. A

Thatch: What might cause this problem?

QuestionKen: I will describe the situation, and follow at the end with a question. I have several thatch-related questions, but will send each one separately so they will index better in experts. I have that

Thatch: aerating timing , effectiveness and top dressing

QuestionTo get rid of thatch, my county agent has discouraging dethatching with a dethatcher and has encouraged aerating. 1) renting the aerator is pricey so I only do it once a year. I share the rental with

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