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#51
#51
Nerd-Vol said:
Has anyone had any issues with pet safety when using the weed and feed?
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No.

I've literally put down 1000's of gallons of chemical (10's of thousands of gallons of water) over the years.

Keep them off of it until it dries.

Granules- still no issue.
 
#52
#52
Nerd-Vol said:
I'm going put out some weed and feed. Is that a good idea?
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Yep. Put it at a little higher rate than directions.

You can thank me later.



Personally, using a liquid based chemical applied with a handheld or backpack sprayer will yield much better results. Then apply a good granule fertilizer 3 times a year. Touch up spraying as needed.
 
#53
#53
DyronNix said:
Is this a good time to aerate my yard or should that be done in the fall?
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Aerate twice a year if you can. Late winter to early Spring and again in fall. Just after aerating while the holes are still open is a good time to spread soil amendments to help them get deep. Gypsum, river sand, manufactured sand, lime and biologicals. Check your pH, and spread the right amount of lime in in late winter so it has time to correct the pH before grasses start growing in the spring. That way it won't burn the turf grass blades.
 
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Orangedogsrule said:
Aerate twice a year if you can. Late winter to early Spring and again in fall. Just after aerating while the holes are still open is a good time to spread soil amendments to help them get deep. Gypsum, river sand, manufactured sand, lime and biologicals. Check your pH, and spread the right amount of lime in in late winter so it has time to correct the pH before grasses start growing in the spring. That way it won't burn the turf grass blades.
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You are scaring the children. :)

This isn't that difficult.
 
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Obsessed said:
No.

I've literally put down 1000's of gallons of chemical (10's of thousands of gallons of water) over the years.

Keep them off of it until it dries.

Granules- still no issue.
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I'll second this. When spreading granules just as a precaution you leave pets and children inside. Just because using the spreader with granules tends to get "dusty". They can come out pretty much right after you're done. Wet chemicals, wait till it's dry and you're good.

As for aeration it can be done in the spring if needed(the earlier the better) but it's best to do it in fall with regard to cool season grasses like Fescues. The reason it's better to do it in fall is because you can get a good 6 months of growth into the new grass before the summer temps come rolling around.
 
#56
#56
Nerd-Vol said:
I'm going put out some weed and feed. Is that a good idea?
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I would skip the granule weed and Feed. Just doesn't work as well in my opinion. If you do decide to go that route make sure you wet the grass beforehand because the weed killer will not work unless it sticks to the weed blade. Skipping this step will be just like putting down fertilizer only.
 
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jp1 said:
I would skip the granule weed and Feed. Just doesn't work as well in my opinion. If you do decide to go that route make sure you wet the grass beforehand because the weed killer will not work unless it sticks to the weed blade. Skipping this step will be just like putting down fertilizer only.
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Which weed and feed product did you try in the past and what type of weeds were you trying to control?
 
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Coug said:
Which weed and feed product did you try in the past and what type of weeds were you trying to control?
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I've tried several granule weed and Feed products and have never been satisfied with the results. I will not say they don't work, just not as effective as the liquid based products (applied by hose end or pump sprayer). Virginia buttonweed, spurge, goosegrass, knotweed, chickweed, clover, Dallisgrass, dandelion, etc. My neighbor has all of the above. Don't get me started.
 
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#60
I'll be de-thatching my parents zoysia I laid down 3 years ago now, it helps the new grass come through, and light aeration during the process.
We have Herbi systems here in Memphis spray 4 times a year and do a fungicide treatment 2 times a year, the low sunlight tends to allow mushrooms to pop up occasionally and it's the nasty ones.
I got plans for a major drainage system to install this year and a small irrigation system, along with a new driveway and stone walkways and some other hardscapes and lighting, I miss the landscaping profession but I like my new temperature controlled job!
 
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#61
BEATBAMA12 said:
I'll be de-thatching my parents zoysia I laid down 3 years ago now, it helps the new grass come through, and light aeration during the process.
We have Herbi systems here in Memphis spray 4 times a year and do a fungicide treatment 2 times a year, the low sunlight tends to allow mushrooms to pop up occasionally and it's the nasty ones.
I got plans for a major drainage system to install this year and a small irrigation system, along with a new driveway and stone walkways and some other hardscapes and lighting, I miss the landscaping profession but I like my new temperature controlled job!
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I miss the money. Lol.
 
#62
#62
Obsessed said:
2-4d brother. Over seed after 10-14 days. Fertilize it.

Honestly from what your pics show, most of those weeds will die out after temps break 90.
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I've got a side yard that's eat up with similar stuff to his first picture. Kind of a yellowish, really thick growing weed.

So it will die back once it gets hot?
 
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WallyBalls said:
I've got a side yard that's eat up with similar stuff to his first picture. Kind of a yellowish, really thick growing weed.

So it will die back once it gets hot?
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Yeah it's more than likely chickweed. It should burn up after a couple of mowings and the temp rising.

If it bothers you just spray it, wait a few days then mow it. It will be gone.
 
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Obsessed said:
Yeah it's more than likely chickweed. It should burn up after a couple of mowings and the temp rising.

If it bothers you just spray it, wait a few days then mow it. It will be gone.
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House is going on the market soon so I guess I'll spray.

It was odd, it's always been manageable in the past. I keep the grass pretty high so it usually controlled and hemmed it in pretty well. That crap exploded this year though.
 
#65
#65
WallyBalls said:
House is going on the market soon so I guess I'll spray.

It was odd, it's always been manageable in the past. I keep the grass pretty high so it usually controlled and hemmed it in pretty well. That crap exploded this year though.
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Your neighbors lawn probably spread it to yours. I see it all the time. It's good that keep it pretty high. A lot of folks cut theirs too short and they actually hurt their lawns.
 
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#66
Obsessed said:
Your neighbors lawn probably spread it to yours. I see it all the time. It's good that keep it pretty high. A lot of folks cut theirs too short and they actually hurt their lawns.
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That's exactly what happened now that I look at it.
 
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#69
Almost 2 weeks!

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#70
#70
Reading this thread is like watching grass grow.


:)
 
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#75
g8terh8ter_eric said:
Very much so. I'm hoping to do my first mowing this upcoming weekend.
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Keep your blade sharp. Dull blades tend to just whap off the top and leave a fibery end that turns brown. Takes away from the green. Also gives you a healthier, stronger blade. Makes a difference over a season.
I keep three blades for my self propelled rear bagger walk behind. Two mulching blades for the mowing season. I can just change out the dull with a sharp one, and resharpen at my leisure. The bagging blade has to be sharpened after each use in the fall because I got so many leaves.
 
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