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I'm new at this lawn thing. My yard is nothing but weeds and used to be bermuda. The bermuda seems to be looming under the weeds. As far as the weeds go, take your pick. Where do I start? Should I wait until the fall for weed killer or do it now?
I would spend some time and try and pull as much of the bigger ones as you can by hand. Then you could get the rest with something like Weed B Gone. They have that one that fits right onto the end of your hose and you can just spray the whole yard.
When the Bermuda wakes up it will fill in the gaps left by the weeds and also make it harder for new weeds to grow. A poster above mentioned the "Bermuda Bible" that has lots of really good info also.
Tru Green/Chem Lawn treated today and applied Pre Emergent, Weed Control and Fertilizer. This was the second treatment of the year and the first treatment included Crab Grass control. This was for Bermuda grass.
Weed B Gone FOR SOUTHERN LAWNS also stifles the growth of Bermuda grass and should not be used when seeding. Once you have started losing your lawn it can be very difficult to bring it back as weeds love heat and sun even more than Bermuda. Weeds are not going to roll over and play dead for you. Especially crab grass. Once the cycle begins it can be a challenge that requires consistancy and multiple applications. It is much easier to start new during the Fall and do prevention of noxious growth. I have learned that and am now happy to have turned it over to Tru Green. I have a neighbor who turned his over to Eastern Turf I believe and his lawn like mine is weed free and starting to green up, I have another neighbor who had a beautiful Bermuda lawn and still does but he has weeds this year like not before. He uses multiple scotts treatments but not during the winter and I can see the difference.
Weed B Gone FOR SOUTHERN LAWNS also stifles the growth of Bermuda grass and should not be used when seeding. Once you have started losing your lawn it can be very difficult to bring it back as weeds love heat and sun even more than Bermuda. Weeds are not going to roll over and play dead for you. Especially crab grass. Once the cycle begins it can be a challenge that requires consistancy and multiple applications. It is much easier to start new during the Fall and do prevention of noxious growth. I have learned that and am now happy to have turned it over to Tru Green. I have a neighbor who turned his over to Eastern Turf I believe and his lawn like mine is weed free and starting to green up, I have another neighbor who had a beautiful Bermuda lawn and still does but he has weeds this year like not before. He uses multiple scotts treatments but not during the winter and I can see the difference.
Right - you would not want to apply any post-emergent (or pre for that matter) when seeding.
OK folks - it's time once again to get down that crabgass pre-emergent (e.g Scotts Fertilizer + Halts). I picked mine up today and will get it down this weekend.
For cool season grasses (e.g. Fescue), the dates I was taught to remember are Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Valentine's. At Labor Day I typically apply a starter fertilizer to go along with my overseeding, at Thanksgiving I apply a winterizer, and at Valentines Day I apply a general fertilizer with a pre-emergent. Other than that I apply 40lbs lime/1000 sf at Labor Day and spot spray for weeds when I mow. In total I spend ~$100/year treating my yard, which is among the best looking in my neighborhood. Used a service many years ago but concluded much of what they do is unnecessary overkill. No need to harm the environment with chemicals or spend any more than necessary.
OK folks - it's time once again to get down that crabgass pre-emergent (e.g Scotts Fertilizer + Halts). I picked mine up today and will get it down this weekend.
That's true for cool season grass like Fescue. Here's a note about when to put it down for Bermuda (assuming you are not planning to put out seed)
Bermuda Bible - aroundtheyard.com
"Depending on your location apply pre-emergence herbicides to control crabgrass, goose grass, foxtail, warm season annuals, etc when you see Bradford Pear, Dogwood, or Forsythia blooming. Repeat 8 weeks later in between fertilizer applications as to extend protection through summer months. First application is done before first mowing if timed properly because the Bermuda will still be dormant. Weed-n-Feed products are not recommended because the fertilizer contained in these products will only stimulate what weeds exist, and the Bermuda cannot use it at this time. "
That's true for cool season grass like Fescue. Here's a note about when to put it down for Bermuda (assuming you are not planning to put out seed)
I'm no expert, but I have to wonder why it would matter what type of lawn one has. Does crabgrass emerge at a different time in one type of lawn vs. another?
I just picked up some Lesco 0-0-7 pre-emergent today, but I cannot find Stonewall. The John Deere LAndscape stores are all open 8-4pm (not very helpful). I don't mind a lunch-time run, but has anyone had luck finding Stonewall elsewhere?
Thanks
Mike
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