Lawn Care Help

CMorg · 04-29-09, 04:10 PM

I have a newly seeded lawn , it was done last september. The grass is not real thick yet , it is kentucky 31 fescue. I have 4 acres. I want to do the lawn care myself. How many pounds per acre of triple 12 would be good ? I dont want to burn up what I got. Thanks for your input.

bamabassman · 04-29-09, 10:02 PM

triple 12? man, that's kinda harsh i think pal. ifn it were me, i would LIME it. 1 ton per acre. every other month. then triple 8 on the off months.

CMorg · 04-29-09, 10:39 PM

Thanks for the input. I had it limed in september before I had it seeded. I had this big 3 wheel jobby hammerin down in my dirt. It was kinda cool.

barkelypup · 04-29-09, 11:12 PM

Forget the lime (no offense bama) and forget the other fertilizer. Get you 4 50 lbs bags of Amonia Nitrate 34-0-0 and put it on with a whirly bird. Grass will green right up. You could also throw some triple 10 if you like but I bet its not needed. Just guessing on the trip 10 but if you want it to thicken up in a hurry nitrogen is the way to go.

bP

MallenManson · 04-30-09, 07:16 PM

I built in the woods. One of the reasons was so I didn't have a lawn. Doubt this helps. I'm sorry

bamabassman · 04-30-09, 07:37 PM

barkely...you are right my friend on the amonia nitrate. but it is hard to get ain't it? if not, where? for real. i am wanting to do some things in my yard. i got spots of grass, and want it to spread. gonna re-seed the whole thang with something. don't or can't decide which seed to use right now. decisions, decisions......hahahahaha.

CMorg · 04-30-09, 07:42 PM

Awsome guys , thanks very much. I am gonna get on it as soon as this rain quits....if it ever quits.

Captmikestarrett · 05-01-09, 08:28 AM

My lawn just grows like krazy. Wife cuts it so if I make it grow more or better I am in trouble.

Capt Mike

barkelypup · 05-01-09, 01:54 PM

bama,

Nitrogen is readily available up here in Kentucky at our Southern States dealer. KY 31 is one of the best seeds to sow in my opinion. Its a good endophyte free fescue so if you want to feed it to cows you can do that too. But it is great for yards. I got a farm and don't do no hay or anything like that however I do have a U pick berry buisness and I go through about 5 or 6 bags a year. I have not had any trouble getting it however they do ask for your drivers license every time due to its other uses. That is why it is such a pain to get. I would try any local farm supply store.

66KingFisher · 05-01-09, 05:21 PM

I'm just surprised any of the guys on this forum would know anything about lawn care...hehehe....I figured all anglers would be too busy fishin to mess with lawns....lol.

doc · 05-01-09, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66KingFisher

I'm just surprised any of the guys on this forum would know anything about lawn care...hehehe....I figured all anglers would be too busy fishin to mess with lawns....lol.

My lawn care consists of a 2 gallon spray bottle and 2 gallons of diesel.
Guaranteed to let you go fishing on the weekends for 2 months before you need to do any more "lawn care".

bamabassman · 05-01-09, 07:50 PM

hahahaha 66 and doc. well i don't have 10 acres like i did in south bama. 100 by 200 lot now. don't want a feild to mow twice a week anymore either. but i do want a nice yard. and thanks barkley. i'll look into the seed you mentioned. and the nitrate too.

MississippiBoy · 05-02-09, 12:15 AM

If you're having a problem with coverage, just plant some kudzu. That'll solve all your problems.

What, you don't know how to plant kudzu? Easy...take a little piece of it, say 6 inches long. Just a single straight piece, you don't need any leaves or anything. Walk out to where you want it to grow, throw it on the ground, and RUN LIKE HELL!!

Bo Dale James Jr. · 05-02-09, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

If you're having a problem with coverage, just plant some kudzu. That'll solve all your problems.

What, you don't know how to plant kudzu? Easy...take a little piece of it, say 6 inches long. Just a single straight piece, you don't need any leaves or anything. Walk out to where you want it to grow, throw it on the ground, and RUN LIKE HELL!!

Now.....That is funny!!!!

bamabassman · 05-02-09, 08:24 AM

funny........but true too. that stuff is everywhere down here in da south. good for cattle. lots of protein. good fer snakes too though.

CMorg · 05-02-09, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

If you're having a problem with coverage, just plant some kudzu. That'll solve all your problems.

What, you don't know how to plant kudzu? Easy...take a little piece of it, say 6 inches long. Just a single straight piece, you don't need any leaves or anything. Walk out to where you want it to grow, throw it on the ground, and RUN LIKE HELL!!

Damm , I didnt know anything about kudzu , until this post....which makes this post funny now....

http://www.jjanthony.com/kudzu/

3dkicker · 05-04-09, 05:45 PM

Anybody have advice for gettting rid of Bermuda grass?

barkelypup · 05-04-09, 09:07 PM

Depends on what and how your wanting to get rid of it. Are you wanting to save other grass around it? If you are wanting a clean kill get some round up. If you are wanting a select type herbicide there is non I know of. gramoxone will also do the trick but its liable to come back next year. It would be a cheaper quick fix but the risk of coming back is there.

bP

3dkicker · 05-05-09, 04:22 PM

This stuff I'm dealing with takes showers in Round up and laughs at me!!! I'd like to keep the grass and I tried the Bayer brand Bermuda Control that cost me $30. I was told it works. I've applied it twice with no success as far as I can tell and will do a third time in a couple weeks. If it doesn't work I'm mailing the bottle back to the company with a receipt and pictures for a refund.

bamabassman · 05-05-09, 05:43 PM

3d...go to the hardware store. pick out a sturdy pionted shovel. and DIG. only way i know of to get rid of it if ya don't want it.

barkelypup · 05-05-09, 10:08 PM

HMMMM,
My college degree (which ain't worth much) is in Ag and I have worked alot with chemicals. Try Gramoxone. also know as Paraquat. That stuff will burn foliage off anything it touches. Does Round up stunt it any? That stuff you buy at lowes is very weak. Don't ever trust those pre mixed things. I'm not saying you are but they are not very good in my opinion. Buy the concentrate and mix your own. Also on the stuff you have for Bermuda. Is it a grandular? Some of that stuff if grandular needs a rain to activte. To be honest Nut Sedge is about the only thing I've seen round up not kill. It will stunt it but not kill it. Make sure to read the label carefully. And make sure not to get any of that crap on you. Not trying to sound bossy or anything but if it can kill a weed it can also do damage to you.

I say Gramoxone though. You might have to hit it after burns it the first time but if you need two treatments the second will dry it up.

Hope this helps.

bP

04-29-09, 04:10 PM	#1
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Lawn Care Help I have a newly seeded lawn , it was done last september. The grass is not real thick yet , it is kentucky 31 fescue. I have 4 acres. I want to do the lawn care myself. How many pounds per acre of triple 12 would be good ? I dont want to burn up what I got. Thanks for your input.

04-29-09, 10:02 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	triple 12? man, that's kinda harsh i think pal. ifn it were me, i would LIME it. 1 ton per acre. every other month. then triple 8 on the off months. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-30-09, 07:16 PM	#5
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I built in the woods. One of the reasons was so I didn't have a lawn. Doubt this helps. I'm sorry __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

04-30-09, 07:37 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	barkely...you are right my friend on the amonia nitrate. but it is hard to get ain't it? if not, where? for real. i am wanting to do some things in my yard. i got spots of grass, and want it to spread. gonna re-seed the whole thang with something. don't or can't decide which seed to use right now. decisions, decisions......hahahahaha. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-01-09, 08:28 AM	#8
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	My lawn just grows like krazy. Wife cuts it so if I make it grow more or better I am in trouble. Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

04-29-09, 10:39 PM	#3
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Thanks for the input. I had it limed in september before I had it seeded. I had this big 3 wheel jobby hammerin down in my dirt. It was kinda cool.

04-29-09, 11:12 PM	#4
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	Forget the lime (no offense bama) and forget the other fertilizer. Get you 4 50 lbs bags of Amonia Nitrate 34-0-0 and put it on with a whirly bird. Grass will green right up. You could also throw some triple 10 if you like but I bet its not needed. Just guessing on the trip 10 but if you want it to thicken up in a hurry nitrogen is the way to go. bP

04-30-09, 07:42 PM	#7
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Awsome guys , thanks very much. I am gonna get on it as soon as this rain quits....if it ever quits.

05-01-09, 01:54 PM	#9
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	bama, Nitrogen is readily available up here in Kentucky at our Southern States dealer. KY 31 is one of the best seeds to sow in my opinion. Its a good endophyte free fescue so if you want to feed it to cows you can do that too. But it is great for yards. I got a farm and don't do no hay or anything like that however I do have a U pick berry buisness and I go through about 5 or 6 bags a year. I have not had any trouble getting it however they do ask for your drivers license every time due to its other uses. That is why it is such a pain to get. I would try any local farm supply store.

05-01-09, 05:21 PM	#10
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	I'm just surprised any of the guys on this forum would know anything about lawn care...hehehe....I figured all anglers would be too busy fishin to mess with lawns....lol.

05-01-09, 07:50 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	hahahaha 66 and doc. well i don't have 10 acres like i did in south bama. 100 by 200 lot now. don't want a feild to mow twice a week anymore either. but i do want a nice yard. and thanks barkley. i'll look into the seed you mentioned. and the nitrate too. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-02-09, 12:15 AM	#13
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	If you're having a problem with coverage, just plant some kudzu. That'll solve all your problems. What, you don't know how to plant kudzu? Easy...take a little piece of it, say 6 inches long. Just a single straight piece, you don't need any leaves or anything. Walk out to where you want it to grow, throw it on the ground, and RUN LIKE HELL!! __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

05-02-09, 08:24 AM	#15
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	funny........but true too. that stuff is everywhere down here in da south. good for cattle. lots of protein. good fer snakes too though. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-04-09, 05:45 PM	#17
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Anybody have advice for gettting rid of Bermuda grass? __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-04-09, 09:07 PM	#18
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	Depends on what and how your wanting to get rid of it. Are you wanting to save other grass around it? If you are wanting a clean kill get some round up. If you are wanting a select type herbicide there is non I know of. gramoxone will also do the trick but its liable to come back next year. It would be a cheaper quick fix but the risk of coming back is there. bP

05-05-09, 04:22 PM	#19
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	This stuff I'm dealing with takes showers in Round up and laughs at me!!! I'd like to keep the grass and I tried the Bayer brand Bermuda Control that cost me $30. I was told it works. I've applied it twice with no success as far as I can tell and will do a third time in a couple weeks. If it doesn't work I'm mailing the bottle back to the company with a receipt and pictures for a refund. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-05-09, 05:43 PM	#20
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	3d...go to the hardware store. pick out a sturdy pionted shovel. and DIG. only way i know of to get rid of it if ya don't want it. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-05-09, 10:08 PM	#21
barkelypup BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I'm a Hillbilly in Kentucky Posts: 223	HMMMM, My college degree (which ain't worth much) is in Ag and I have worked alot with chemicals. Try Gramoxone. also know as Paraquat. That stuff will burn foliage off anything it touches. Does Round up stunt it any? That stuff you buy at lowes is very weak. Don't ever trust those pre mixed things. I'm not saying you are but they are not very good in my opinion. Buy the concentrate and mix your own. Also on the stuff you have for Bermuda. Is it a grandular? Some of that stuff if grandular needs a rain to activte. To be honest Nut Sedge is about the only thing I've seen round up not kill. It will stunt it but not kill it. Make sure to read the label carefully. And make sure not to get any of that crap on you. Not trying to sound bossy or anything but if it can kill a weed it can also do damage to you. I say Gramoxone though. You might have to hit it after burns it the first time but if you need two treatments the second will dry it up. Hope this helps. bP

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