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What to do about dried out sod in NY?

QuestionWe just laid sod over most of our backyard. While we were away over the holiday weekend some parts became dried out and turned brown. Other parts are growing well. It seems pretty clear the problem areas are

grasses invade pachysandra

Questionhi charlotte you previously advised a reader to use a grass killer to eliminate grasses invading pachysandra, but to make sure it is one that will not kill broad leaf plants. but, you didnt mention the nam

Lawn Maintenance

QuestionMy spouse recently applied a CIL weed killer (Total wipe out). He forgot to read the label carefully to see that it was both weed and grass killer. I know have about a 400 sq ft. area of dying gr

Grass where you dont want it

QuestionCan I use a grass killer on unwanted grass growing under large pine trees without harming the trees? Answerorest yes you can if you apply it properly. the only effective way i know of that keeps it nice loo

yellowing bluegrass

QuestionI have seen sugar mentioned before.How much do you apply per 1000 sq. feet?Also,I applied a preemergent crabgrass killer early this spring.What do I need to do in these bare areas in order for more bluegrass

silverfish and fireants

QuestionCharlotte, Hello, We live in Texas and my wife has chemical sensitivities so we cannot and dont want to use any chemicals around the home. Especially since we have twin 1 year olds that crawl everywh

re: Laying down sod

QuestionI replaced the bad pieces. but before I put down the new pieces I leveled the ground. As for the other pieces I left them alone. What I did was put soil under the uneven spots. I figure once the lawn is esta

Bare patches in Meyers Zoysia

QuestionWe have a lawn in North Georgia that was prepared with Meyrs Zoysia sod. The Lawn has taken nicely but there are uneven spots that look like pot holes and bare ares where weeds were killed. Wh

white lawn

QuestionWhy does my entire lawn look as if it is going to seed? AnswerThe suspense is killing me, Mitzi, please clarify what you mean when you say your lawn appears to be going to seed. Mitzi, Can

Walking on new sod

QuestionI do not have a sprinkler system, so I have been hand watering my newly installed sod. Have I damaged the grass by constantly walking on it? Ive noticed that the area of yard that I did not walk on loo

Sprinkler

QuestionHello- I dont have the privledge of having an underground sprinler system. My question is what type of manual sprinker is the best to go with. Would using a spinning type be good to go with or wo

organic plants

Questionhello what are some of your plants in your organic garden. im not a gardner but trying. AnswerHi Lee Ann; You can grow anything organically that you can with chemicals, only b

Red Thatch

QuestionHI I live in East Northport and my lawn is really looking pretty good this year because of the rain. However I have some patches of thatch with red in it. I thought that it might be grubs because I had that

lawn going to seed

QuestionWhy is my lawn going to seed after only a few days after mowing? How can I get rid of the hard seed stocks? How long will my grass be in this stage? AnswerSally, I would LOVE to help you. Please

lawn/ bugs/ natural

QuestionHello Charlotte; I am interested in how you keep bugs out of your home naturally. We always have bugs getting in our house and I want to keep them out without toxic chemicals. We have recently bought a hom

leveling/grading your lawn

QuestionHi, I have a question about who to call to level/grade our backyard. My husband and I are have problems with water pooling in our yard. We also have problems with not being able to grow grass. &n

circles in yard

QuestionI live in Georgia and in our front yard, we have circles of dead grass. My stepdad calls them dollar signs although I have never heard that terminology before. A neighbor of ours thinks it is caused by grub

I dont know where to start!

QuestionWe just bought a home in Irving, TX and have never cared for a yard before. Some houses in our neighborhood have gorgeous lush thick lawns of St. Augustine. I am inspired to get our lawn looking

Lawn Mower

QuestionI am getting ready to buy a self-propelled lawn mower and wondered what a good brand was. I have heard that Craftsman is a good brand, what about John Deere or Troy bilt? Are there any brands to

Soil quality

QuestionMy soil has a high clay content, its red, gets very hard when dry, retains water, becomes very slippery when wet, and when it dries it holds any form or imprint that was made on it when it was wet. How

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