MOWING HEIGHT:

2"-3"; raise 1/2" higher during dry periods. Remove no more than 1/3 total height at one time.

WATER:

1" per week if no rainfall

FERTILIZATION:

Use any turf fertilizer. Follow label rate.

IDEAL pH RANGE: 5.5-6.5

Use dolomitic lime per soil recommendation. Can be applied any time.

AERATION:

Use a core aerator during active growth season.

DETHATCH:

Generally not necessary.

SEEDING, NEW LAWN:*

5-8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

OVERSEEDING, ESTABLISHED LAWN:*

3-5 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

SODDING:

Fescue sod is not available all months of the year.

WEED CONTROL:

Read product label carefully to determine which weeds are controlled and on which grasses the product can be used.

Spring pre-emergent:*

(Prevents crab grass, goose grass and other summer weed seeds from sprouting)

Broadleaf post-emergent:*

(Spot spray to kill broadleaf plants like chickweed, wild violet, dandelion, wild onion, etc.)

Grassy weed post-emergent:*

(Kills grassy weeds like crab grass, dallis grass, etc. Do not apply to drought-stressed fescue.)

Winter pre-emergent:*

(Prevents chickweed and other winter seeds from sprouting.)

*Read weed control product labels carefully. Some products cannot be applied to lawns that will be seeded within a few weeks. Do not apply herbicides to newly sprouted fescue until it has been mowed 4 times.

MOWING HEIGHT:

Common bermuda: 1"-2"; hybrid bermuda: 1/2"-1 1/2". Remove no more than 1/3 total height at one time.

WATER:

1" per week if no rainfall. Sod laid in fall or winter must not be allowed to dry; water as needed.

FERTILIZATION:

Use any turf fertilizer. Follow label directions and rate.

IDEAL pH RANGE: 5.5-6.5

Use dolomitic lime per soil test recommendation.

AERATION:

Use a core aerator during active growth season.

DETHATCH:

If thatch exceeds 1/2" deep, use a vertical mower with blades 1" apart, go over the lawn in only two directions. Topdressing with 1/4" soil is the most effective practice.

SEEDING, NEW LAWN:*

Unhulled seed: 5-8 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.
Hulled seed: 1 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.

OVERSEEDING, ESTABLISHED LAWN:*

5-10 lbs. ryegrass seed per 1,000 sq. ft.

SODDING:

500 sp. ft. per pallet.

WEED CONTROL:

Read product label carefully to determine which weeds are controlled and on which grasses the product can be used.

Spring pre-emergent:*

(Prevents crab grass, goose grass and other summer weed seeds from sprouting)

Broadleaf post-emergent:*

(Spot spray to kill broadleaf plants like chickweed, wild violet, dandelion, wild onion, etc.)

Grassy weed post-emergent:*

(Kills grassy weeds like crab grass, dallis grass, etc. Do not apply to drought-stressed Bermuda.)

Winter pre-emergent:*

(Prevents chickweed and other winter seeds from sprouting.)

*Read weed control product labels carefully. Some products cannot be applied to lawns that will be seeded within a few weeks or when making a transition to active growth.

MOWING HEIGHT:

1/2 "-1 1/2" This is THE most important practice for a healthy centipede grass lawn.

WATER:

1" per week if no rainfall.

FERTILIZATION:

Use centipede fertilizer twice per year. follow label rate. Wait to fertilize until 100% green.

IDEAL pH RANGE: 5.0-6.5

Lime is rarely needed.

AERATION:

Use a core aerator during active growth season.

DETHATCH:

If thatch exceeds 1/2" deep, use a vertical mower with blades 1" apart, go over lawn only once. Topdressing with 1/4" soil is most effective.

SEEDING, NEW LAWN:*

1/4 - 1/2 lb. best per 1,000 sq. ft.

OVERSEEDING, ESTABLISHED LAWN:*

Overseeding centipede with ryegrass is not recommended.

SODDING:

500 sq. ft. per pallet.

WEED CONTROL:

Read product label carefully to determine which weeds are controlled and on which grasses the product can be used.

Spring pre-emergent:*

(Prevents crab grass, goose grass and other summer weed seeds from sprouting)

Broadleaf post-emergent:*

(Spot spray to kill broadleaf plants like chickweed, wild violet, dandelion, wild onion, etc.)

Grassy weed post-emergent:*

(Kills grassy weeds like crab grass, dallis grass, etc. Do not apply to drought-stressed Bermuda.)

Winter pre-emergent:*

(Prevents chickweed and other winter seeds from sprouting.)

*Read weed control product labels carefully. Some products cannot be applied to lawns that will be seeded within a few weeks or when making a transition to active growth.

MOWING HEIGHT:

1/2 "-1 1/2"; raise 1/2" higher during summer heat. Remove no more than 1/3 total height at one time.

WATER:

1" per week if no rainfall.

FERTILIZATION:

Use any turf fertilizer twice per year. Follow labeldirections and rate.

IDEAL pH RANGE: 5.5-6.5

Use dolomitic lime per soil test recommendations. Can be applied at any time.

AERATION:

Use a core aerator during active growth season.

DETHATCH:

If thatch exceeds 1/2" deep, use a vertical mower with blades 1" apart, go over lawn in only two directions. Topdressing with 1/4" soil is most effective.

SEEDING, NEW LAWN:*

1-2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

OVERSEEDING, ESTABLISHED LAWN:*

Overseeding centipede with ryegrass is not recommended.

SODDING:

500 sq. ft. per pallet.

WEED CONTROL:

Read product label carefully to determine which weeds are controlled and on which grasses the product can be used.

Spring pre-emergent:*

(Prevents crab grass, goose grass and other summer weed seeds from sprouting)

Broadleaf post-emergent:*

(Spot spray to kill broadleaf plants like chickweed, wild violet, dandelion, wild onion, etc.)

Grassy weed post-emergent:*

(Kills grassy weeds like crab grass, dallis grass, etc. Do not apply to drought-stressed Bermuda.)

Winter pre-emergent:*

(Prevents chickweed and other winter seeds from sprouting.)

*Read weed control product labels carefully. Some products cannot be applied to lawns that will be seeded within a few weeks or when making a transition to active growth.