Prevention is always better than cure. If a Sir Walter lawn is kept in a healthy and well fertilised condition, weed eradication is rarely necessary. If in the rare circumstance weed spray is required, we suggest that you first heavily fertilise when weeds are noticed, followed by at least two mowings in a three-week period. This will usually reduce the problem to a minimum. If spraying is still required, there are several herbicides that can be used. See similar questions...

Yes you can. If insect damage occurs, apply any turf-registered insecticide (eg Baythroid) following the manufacturers instructions. A common insect that damages lawns is Lawn Army Worm or Sod-web worm. If a large population of white moths are noticed of an evening around your home, be prepared to spray in the coming weeks. See similar questions...

Sir Walter can be mown at various heights ranging from 15mm to 50mm, however correct height can depend on personal preference and climatic conditions. Mow higher in shady areas. It is recommended to raise your mowing height prior to winter. Generally, a longer leaf will encourage a deeper root system, which is preferred to encourage drought tolerance. See similar questions...

Answer: To control weeds, you can over-seed your lawn twice a year (early spring & early fall) to help prevent weed growth. Mowing your lawn high (4-inches or more) shades out most weed seeds and prevents them from germinating, while also slowing growth (for less frequent mowing) and strengthening the immune system of the grass. Keeping your grass unstressed by providing proper light, water, and nutrients will produce a crop of very thick turf. See similar questions...

No turf will grow in complete shade. However, Sir Walter will grow in shady areas better than any other buffalo grass that we have trialed including Shademaster soft leaf buffalo. Generally 3 hours of direct sunlight or 4 hours of filtered light are required per day. Shade from Trees: The turf will require additional fertilizer and water to compete with the tree. Shade from Buildings: Sometimes these areas are damp and require extra drainage with sub surface 'ag' pipes. See similar questions...

Broadleaf weeds usually take up to 2 weeks to show signs of control. It is only possible to control weeds in the lawn, not eradicate them. Tougher broadleaf weeds may take multiple applications to show results. Broadleaf weeds can only be controlled if they are present and actively growing at the time of application. Fairway Green will use broadleaf weed control with each application when necessary for this reason. See similar questions...

SpeedZone® Lawn Weed Killer in the ready-to-use (RTU) gallon or quart will give visual results on most broadleaf weeds in just hours. See similar questions...

With a lot of substituting of inferior turf for Sir Walter in the industry, only deal with a licenced grower or nursery. Atlas Turf (License No. 201) will supply you with an invoice stating that your purchase is Sir Walter and supply a Certificate of Authenticity. See similar questions...

Deep watering encourages the deep rooted grass. Infrequent watering discourages shallow rooted weeds. Mowing high discourages weed seeds from sprouting. Keeping the grass dense is a priority - Bermuda will likely be denser if it is mowed low. Mow weeds off or hand pick. Never let weeds go to seed. For spot application on pure weeds, many people have reported great success with 20% vinegar sprayed as a foliar spray, not a soil drench. Vinegar can be found at organic garden shops and feed stores. See similar questions...

The best defense against weeds is a thick carpet of grass—so thick it doesn’t give the weed seeds a chance to sprout. That’s one reason why Scotts LawnService focuses on improving turf density. During the season we constantly look for new weed invaders and knock them out if they appear. First, we use only Scotts professional fertilizers—the best in the world and the same ones used on championship golf courses. See similar questions...

A beautiful lawn is a weed free lawn. Your Lawn Doctor operative can apply selective liquid herbicide spray to your lawn to control broadleaf weeds in the grass. Examples of just some of the weeds you may find in your lawn, which Countrywide Lawn Doctor can help to eradicate; See similar questions...

Determine if the cause is shade, poor drainage or poor nutrition. Undo the cause. (i.e. cut down the trees, improve the drainage and fertilize. See similar questions...

No you cannot. Buffalo grasses purchased in this manner tend to work out to be approximately 20 times the price compared with buying solid turf and planting it in a similar manner. See similar questions...

Titles are not awarded without reason, and membership in Asphodel does grant someone the right arbitrarily to take any title that they choose. Titles taken or awarded outside Asphodel may or may not be recognized as legitimate "foreign" titles, depending on individual circumstances and/or the issuing agency. If you have a good reason for using a title, and take the title seriously, we tend to respect that. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Yes, they are very good at eating weeds in certain crops. For some reason geese will eat grass and young weeds as quickly as they appear but will not touch certain cultivated crops. Two to four geese are needed per acre in row crops; more may be needed in beds. White Chinese and Africans are the best breeds for weeding because they are more active than other breeds. Place water troughs at far end of field so geese will work the entire field. Provide shade. Small amounts, 5 to 20 lb. See similar questions...

Since aquatic weeds do not feed from the water column, instead absorbing their nutrients directly from the sludge layer, they are not as immediately affected. Alken Clear-Flo? can be used to break down up to 60% of the sludge layer over a few months with the added benefit of eventually reducing water weeds. See similar questions...

Weed control for strawberries is very important for successful results. We recommend preparing your site the year before planting to remove perennial grasses and to reduce weed pressure. Before you plant read our section on Weed Control in our Strawberry Planting Guide and look for valuable gardening tips in Caring for Your Soil. See similar questions...