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 Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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08/10/24 12:22 AM
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Took a pic today after mowing lawn looking pretty good especially for August and just watering 2 days per week. Last week I power washed the driveway and sidewalk for the first time ever it is actually white again. My yard is a mix of Palmetto St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Pallisade Zoysia that is coming from my neighbors yard. I donโt really care as long as it is all green and blends in pretty well. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/08/full-13041-237058-img_0978.jpeg) Well done, sir!
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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08/10/24 11:25 AM
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/04/24 01:19 PM
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My front yard has been invaded by Kikuyu grass. Read up on it and just might let it go ahead and take over. Tired of fighting the all hassles of Saint Augustine. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/09/full-47849-240646-pennisetum_clandestinum_05a.jpg)
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/04/24 02:11 PM
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Can you post some pictures of yours? It's pretty rare to see Kikuyu around here. Have you had it a couple of years? If so what do the seed heads look like? Reason I ask is because I think you could have King Ranch Bluestem. It's very invasive and taking over a lot of TX. It's about to be Bluestem seed head season. You'll know it because it's seed heads will be about a foot tall and grow back to that length shortly after mowing. When it's not seed head season and if you're covered up with it, it will pretty much look like turf grass. It's very tough to control.
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/04/24 02:55 PM
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I have some Bluestem Derek but this Kikuyu started showing up about 2 months ago and is spreading rapidly. ![[Linked Image]](https://texasfishingforum.com/forums/pics/userpics/2024/09/full-47849-240656-20240904_0758061.jpg)
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/04/24 05:33 PM
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I'd let it take over then. Well you don't really have much of a choice lol. If you and your neighbors lawns butt up let him know his lawn is about to be Kikuyu too.
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 12:16 PM
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 02:25 PM
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Hey Derek, when is it time to put down organic corn gluten meal? My first time using this.
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 03:15 PM
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I'd do it now. I know Preen and Vigoro have come out with a packaged CGM product. Not sure how available it is. Quick search on Howard Garrett's site says 15-20lbs per 1000. CGM is 9-0-0. At his rates that is putting down 1.5lbs+ of actual nitrogen per 1000. That's a lot of N at once. I'll be interested in your results
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 04:02 PM
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I'd do it now. I know Preen and Vigoro have come out with a packaged CGM product. Not sure how available it is. Quick search on Howard Garrett's site says 15-20lbs per 1000. CGM is 9-0-0. At his rates that is putting down 1.5lbs+ of actual nitrogen per 1000. That's a lot of N at once. I'll be interested in your results Cool, now I just need to find some.
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 04:08 PM
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Lots of nurseries stock CGM in 40lbs bags now. I see it at mine every time I go. Should be easy to find. Check feed stores too
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 05:28 PM
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I'd do it now. I know Preen and Vigoro have come out with a packaged CGM product. Not sure how available it is. Quick search on Howard Garrett's site says 15-20lbs per 1000. CGM is 9-0-0. At his rates that is putting down 1.5lbs+ of actual nitrogen per 1000. That's a lot of N at once. I'll be interested in your results Cool, now I just need to find some. Green acres in Coppell has some listed on their site. Iโve never been to this store but pass it every day to/from work. I have no clue if this is a good price or not. https://idiggreenacres.com/products/natures-creation-174-corn-gluten
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 09:02 PM
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greenen
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"I donโt really care as long as it is all green and blends in pretty well."
Amen to that.
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/05/24 11:46 PM
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Grubex. $15 right now on Amazon. You won't need it until next year, but grab it at this price. GrubEx
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Re: TFF Lawn Care Thread
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09/06/24 02:28 AM
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Grubex. $15 right now on Amazon. You won't need it until next year, but grab it at this price. GrubExMissed it. Must have been a limited sale. Price is now $36.
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