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re: Odd grassy weed
Posted by Ziggy on 5/28/26 at 6:10 am to ApisMellifera
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I heard back from the guy at LSUAg center. He and another guy he works with came to the same conclusion.
I figured that was it. I had it in my yard too.
I used high concentrate of glyphosate (2 rounds with surfactant about a week apart) before doing my backyard renovation, which included bringing in dirt, grading, all new sod, etc. and thankfully I haven't seen much of it since.
I've also done sand top dressing since then as well.
I believe it thrives in low / wet areas so eliminating that with my dirt / grading work could also be contributing factor to why it's not really around anymore.
I'm saying all the above to say that if it's feasible, I would still try the glyphosate route and consider building up the low areas? It's worth a shot.
ETA: I have Tifway 419 Bermuda. Also, search on Amazon for the Roundup QuikPRO Herbicide single use packs. Easy to use and it contains like 73% glyphosate. This is what I used (well actually it was a big jug) when I treated my yard before the renovation.
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P.S. this for the benefit of readers that have heard about the product on the this board but not used it, particularly when they see the $330 price of that 18 oz bottle….lol.
Good call. :cheers:
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Pros? Cons?
PROS: lasts forever and looks good / better than metal edging (IMO) - also metal edging can eventually rust if the thin coating comes off due to weedeating, etc.
CONS: expensive cost per LF and there's still maintenance to do (touch up paint / coating every few years)
I have personally replaced a lot of my metal edging with concrete curb edging around my beds.
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Bioadvanced weed preventer has the active ingredient. A bag is like $20. It works fantastic.
I'm not familiar with the bioadvanced product but is it the same concentration of active ingredient as Specticle?
Also, a $20/bag covers how many SF?
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Specticle pre-emergent
This is a VERY expensive product but I can't recommend it enough. You'll see a major difference in weed pressure once you start using it. It's amazing shite. :bow:
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you guys are planting Bermuda lawns then adding chemicals to make it not grow?
It still grows but typically will spread more horizontally than vertically when using PGR. It also helps reduce seed heads (can be unsightly).
Found the Bermuda haters... :lol:
How low are you cutting now? How low do you want to cut?
There's no doubt that reel mowed Bermuda is tough to beat from an anesthetic standpoint - just know it takes a lot of time and commitment. And the lower you cut, the more often you have to cut...even when using plant growth regulator (PGR).
There's no doubt that reel mowed Bermuda is tough to beat from an anesthetic standpoint - just know it takes a lot of time and commitment. And the lower you cut, the more often you have to cut...even when using plant growth regulator (PGR).
Game over
re: Sand Leveling St Aug
Posted by Ziggy on 5/14/26 at 1:06 pm to Yewkindewit
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My brother leveled his entire St Aug yard with river sand! Worked out great!
Is it still St. Aug???
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We need to all light a candle in his lawn's memory if it's river sand.
THIS.... :speechless:
re: Odd grassy weed
Posted by Ziggy on 5/13/26 at 2:02 pm to HubbaBubba
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Dallisgrass
I'm going to disagree with this.
re: Lawn Areation Service
Posted by Ziggy on 5/12/26 at 7:23 am to dukesilver72
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Have that wallet ready. They will not be the cheapest by any margin.
Agreed. I think he knows he has sort of a niche business and charges accordingly.
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We like to cruise the Haven with Norwegian.
:cheers:
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southern water grass
Pretty confident this is what it is and I had this as well.
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You’ll have to mow 3 times a week but it will be emerald in color.
Yeahhhhh.....I'm not mowing 30K SF 3 times a week. :lol:
I'll have to quit my full time job to do that, especially with trying to fit that in between rains, etc.
You have to cut it that often even if it's under regulation via PGR?
Roger that.
I have 30K SF of Tifway 419 so I'm always looking for the most economical and best product. I've never applied that type of fert before so I'm a little apprehensive about trying it out.
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LEASTBAY
Is this what you use?
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Also, are there any pre-cautions when applying, i.e. you need to water it in right away to avoid any turf burn?
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Of course whenever I see it I hit it.
I find this is pretty crucial with ANY weeds but definitely with VBW.
If you just need a backlap you can do it yourself pretty easily. YouTube has a ton of videos on how to do it.
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