Recently I walked across a lawn and noticed that my shoes were covered with orange powder. The cause? Lawn rust disease. Read on for information on Rust Diseases from the Perdue University Extension. -Linda SE … [Read more...]
Lawn and Turfgrass Weeds: Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Yellow nutsedge—sometimes referred to as nutgrass—is a persistent weed problem in lawns, athletic fields, and golf course turf. This species thrives in moist, poorly drained soils and can persist in full sun and moderate shade. Yellow nutsedge … [Read more...]
Wise Watering in Dry Times
We gardeners don’t need a weatherman to know it’s been an abnormally dry year in the Charlottesville area. Federal weather data confirms what we’re seeing in our yards: total precipitation for our locality is around four inches below what we would … [Read more...]
October Lawn Care
For cool-season species : fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass. • Finish sowing Grass Seed by October 15. • Aerify, Overseed by October 15. • Water Lawns if Seed was Planted. • Fertilizer: Same as September. • Mow as Needed. • Consider Post-emergence … [Read more...]
September Lawn Care
For cool-season species : fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass. • Sow Grass Seed. • Aerify, Overseed. • Water Lawns if Seed was Planted. • Fertilizer: Established Lawns Will Benefit From Up To One Pound of Actual Nitrogen Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. Slow … [Read more...]
August Lawn Care
For cool-season species : fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass. • To Prepare for Planting, Have Soil Tested. • Contact Extension Office for New List of Recommended Seeds. • Sow Grass Seed after August 15. • Aerify, Overseed After August 15. • Finish Grub … [Read more...]