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Q: Why won't grass stay in shady areas of my lawn, even though I use shady grasses?

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Grasses are plants that require a certain amount of light to survive. Plants use light to process and create food. Some grasses do better than others in shady areas because of the way they grow. Deep shade grasses grow flatter and can take in more light than a plant that grows straight up and down. Even shady grasses require sunlight for at least 1/3 of the day. If this requirement is not met the plant will begin to suffer and die back.
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What is causing the yellow areas in my bahia lawn grass?

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There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation.
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Grasses When should Buffalo and Blue Grama Grass be planted?

Frequently Asked Questions: High Country Gardens
Ornamental grasses provide visual interest and structure to the winter garden and the decomposing leaves feed the soil. You can cut back most ornamental grasses in the fall or in late spring unless a specific variety notes to be cut a specifically during one of those seasons.
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Turf/Grasses What type of Grass do you have?

FAQ - Welcome to Niagara Golf
Legends on the Niagara has bent grass tees, fairways and greens. Whirlpool has a mixture of poa anna and bent grass throughout the course.
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What turf can I grow in shady areas?

Clifton Park Turf Supplies - FAQ
Couches are not shade tolerant. This includes Queensland Blue couch, Aussiblue, Greenlees Park , Legend, Santa Anna, Wintergreen, CT2 and any of the other green couch varieties. Couches need a minimum of 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight per day or lightly filtered sunlight for most of the day. Sweet Smother is the most shade tolerant turf grown in south east Queensland required 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
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What can I do to grow sod in shady areas?

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Select the most appropriate sod for your conditions (see varieties chart). The turfgrass should be mowed 1" higher height than your grass growing in full sun to allow more grass blade to absorb sunlight. When grown under a tree, remember your turfgrass is competing with the tree for water and nutrients, higher fertilizer and watering rates may be necessary. Also, thinning out tree limbs throughout the tree and allowing more sunlight to filter through may be beneficial.
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What is the best grass seed for a shady area?

O.K. Hatchery FAQ
A blend of fine fescue, bluegrass and certain varieties of perennial rye can tolerate a fairly shady area. However, dense shade may require ground covers or shade type perennial plants. More important is cultural practices such as irrigation and more frequent light applications of fertilizer to make up this loss taken by trees.
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Which grass seed is best for a shady spot?

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None, really. That’s not exactly true, but then they haven’t developed an Astroturf seed yet. There is no true shade grass; all grasses like some sun. However, the best of the bunch that can get along with less sun than the rest is Poa trivialis. Kentucky 31 tall fescue, Zoysia, Japonica, Zoysia matrella, Astoria bent, Highland and Penncross bents, as well as creeping red, Illahee, and Chew-lugs fescue, all will tolerate light shade.
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Is there any way to get rid of the undesirable grasses in the lawn?

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That is a very difficult situation. There are no herbicides which will control the undesirable grasses such as quackgrass without killing the lawn grass. If these grasses have taken over complete areas of your lawn, they can be killed by spraying with Roundup.
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Can I grow a bent grass lawn from seed or must I use plugs?

Your Backyard Garden & Backyard Gardening: Lawns FAQs ...
Positively and without a doubt you can grow it from seed. Be my guest. Astoria, Highland, Penn-cross, or Seaside bents all can be grown from sown seed. Before tackling a bent lawn, though, make sure you understand that they take a ton of work and a special mower. What do you mean all? There’s perennial or annual. If you’re talking about brand names; they’re improved varieties of the same two.
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What kind of sod will do well in sunny and/or shady areas?

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Any grass will grow in full sun. Zoysia's and St. Augustine are known for their tolerance of shade. El Toro Zoysia has a moderate shade tolerance. Emerald has a fair to good shade tolerance. St. Augustine is more shade tolerant than zoysia. It needs a few hours of filtered sunlight to survive. If there is no sunlight or very little, you may want to consider a ground cover, such as ivy. If you are not sure, get professional advice.
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Why won't my servlet compile? Q: Can I use a constructor in my servlet?

Code Style: Java servlets frequently asked questions (FAQ)
A servlet is a normal Java class, so when there are no custom constructors, there is an implicit default constructor with no arguments. Servlet containers typically use the Class.newInstance() method to load servlets, so you must be careful to add an explicit default constructor if you add non-default constructors.
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What types of grass should I use in the product?

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Use a species that is both deep rooting and hardy. Generally a Blue/Rye/Fescue mix in northern climates and Zoysia, Fescue, or Bermuda types in southern climates.
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Q-5. MOLES ARE IN MY LAWN, GARDEN, GRASS, GOLF COURSE OR FIELDS. WHAT OTHER MOLE DAMAGE IS THERE?

Mole Control: Trapping, Removal, and Prevention
Mole activity in your lawn, golf course or fields can mangle water lines, which can lead to expensive flood damage. Mole activity may break cables, which can affect phones or any other utility you receive through underground lines. Moles destroy sprinkler systems by uprooting sprinkler heads and warping underground water lines. Mole tree damage is a huge concern. Their burrowing can expose tree roots, girdle and clip trees—all great ways to kill a tree in your yard or golf course.
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What is the best grass seed for my lawn?

O.K. Hatchery FAQ
In St. Louis, we are in the transition zone between ideals for northern and southern grasses. Tall Fescues are best adapted for our area where there are extremes of cold winters and hot summers.
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I have a mossy part in my lawn. How do I get the grass to grow?

Phoenix Flower Farm
Maybe you shouldn’t. If grass can’t compete with moss, it may not be the best location for it. We sell many good shade ground covers. If you’re determined to grow grass, remember:
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Can I put rocks across my lawn to keep cars off my grass?

Genesee County Road Commission: Maintaining safe, cost-effic...
Sometimes residents place rocks along the roadway in front of their homes to keep vehicles off their lawns. This is done primarily on residential streets that don't have curbs. These rocks can be real safety hazards. If a vehicle leaves the roadway, rocks won't stop these out-of-control vehicles, just damage them and possibly injure the occupants. A rock could be hit by a vehicle sending it flying and possibly injuring residents.
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How much drought can lawn grass take?

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Guess I can't give an absolute answer to that question. I'm sure that without water the grass would eventually die, but so would all the other plants. It is normal for our lawns to go dormant during hot dry periods of weather.
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I want to overseed my lawn for winter green grass. What should I use?

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Perennial rye is the best choice for Texas. It isn't truly perennial here due to our intense summer heat. It generally dies away by mid- to late May. Its seed costs more than annual rye, but it more than makes up for it in improved germination and much finer texture (better appearance and much less frequent mowing). Plant the seed at the rate of 8 to 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet in mid-September. Sow half going east-to-west, overlapping with the rest going north-to-south.
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Q:If drugs become available through regulated means, won't that mean that more people will use?

Drug Action Network
A1: No. In Holland where both Marijuana and Heroin are legally available, they have HALF the percentage of Marijuana users as in the US, and a THIRD the percentage of heroin users. A2: If heroin were legal tomorrow would you shoot up? No, neither would I. The people that would use heroin already use it, and obtain it through the black market.
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How long should we stay off the lawn after treatment?

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If your lawn only received a Scotts granular fertilizer application, you can begin lawn activity right away. If, however, a liquid weed control was applied, please stay off the grass until the liquid has dried. Depending on the temperature, humidity, and wind, drying should take from one to several hours. Refer to your treatment invoice for application details. As always, contact our office if you have any questions.
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Can I use it without the stay?

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ManuTrain comes with a thermoplastic stay that can provide extra stabilization. Use of the stay depends on your condition. Please refer to your medical professional.
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What about cutting my grass. Won't this scare them away?

A Bird's Home
No, not at all. Yes, they'll initially fly away, but soon return to your house. After enough times of your mowing under them, they'll realize you aren't any threat and will actually begin to just sit there and watch you. It's kind of funny to watch them when they sit on the house to first watch you coming and then pivot to watch you going. And then, before too long, you'll be totally ignored, just like I am. No matter. The noise doesn't bother them.
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How do I decide if a semi-shady area will allow grass to grow?

Frequently Asked Turf Questions
a rule of thumb, even St Augustine needs about 4 hours of full sun per day to do well. Less sun will cause deterioration of the quality of the turf, more weeds, etc
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What kind of grass do I have in my lawn?

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Kentucky Blue Grass, which is 1/8 of an inch wide, has a V shaped blade, darker green than any other grass and the growth is aggressive through rhizomes (roots underground). Kentucky Blue Grass goes dormant during a drought. Perennial Rye Grass, which is 1/8 inch wide with a pointed tip, dark green but lighter than Kentucky Blue Grass and it is shiny on one side, this will not fill in naturally like Kentucky Blue Grass.
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What is the best grass variety for my lawn?

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quot;Selecting the Right Grass for your Kentucky Lawn" by A. J. Powell Jr. discusses specific varieties, including their qualities, adaptations, and problems. This article, AGR-52 is in PDF format.
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Question: Who do I call about a lawn that has tall grass or weeds in it?

City of Waverly
Answer: We follow City Code on this issue. The Parks and Recreation Department takes calls from concerned individuals about grass that is over 1' tall or weeds that are on a property that has not been properly maintained. A certified letter is sent to both the property owner and the occupant. A timeline is given for the situation to be remedied. If it is not, the Parks staff or a private contractor mows the area and the property owner is billed accordingly. Refer to City Code link http://city.
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Should I leave grass clippings on the lawn or bag them up ?

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Here in Newfoundland you should bag your clippings and start a compost pile. This prevents any build up of thatch in your lawn and the composted grass clippings cam be later applied to your lawn as an organic fertilizer.
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