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.

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...

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...

Managed intensive grazing or mowing is often sufficient to control weeds. Goats or sheep are effective ''mowers'' for weeds like poison ivy, bittersweet, or leafy spurge. At Maple Lawn Farm, our flock of Cotswolds gradually eliminated poison ivy and bittersweet from our pastures, including infestations of bittersweet that completely covered stone walls. Mixed grazing, of sheep and cattle, or even sheep or goats with equines, can do much to control weedy growth. 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...

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...

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...

During the growing season, cultivate regularly around plants, but not more than 3 inches deep, because the root system of raspberries and blackberries is quite shallow. A tool called a scuffle hoe is helpful for this purpose. It is also helpful to mulch plants during the establishment year. Visit our planting guide and Weed Control for Brambles to learn more. See similar questions...

Rid the soil of weeds before you plant your rhubarb and follow our advice on Weeding and Special Considerations for the best results. See similar questions...

To insure a healthy and long life for your asparagus, you should tend to them as explained in our section on Weeding Asparagus. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Most annuals and biennials can be controlled by hand pulling or tillage. Biocontrols (pathogens, insects, herbivores, etc.) are available for several noxious weed species and can be used effectively in some large scale situations to reduce noxious weed populations, contact USDA-APHIS or the weed department for specifics. Competitive vegetation may be introduced or re-introduced to help control noxious weeds. See similar questions...

Milestone provides consistent and dependable control of noxious and invasive broadleaf species, such as musk thistle, Canada thistle, knapweeds, yellow starthistle and tropical soda apple. Field trials have shown that Milestone does so with little or no injury to desirable cool- and warm-season grasses. See the product label for a complete list of weeds controlled. See similar questions...

Sandbur is an annual weed that can be controlled like crabgrass through an application of a pre-emergence herbicide. In addition, a new herbicide, Imazaquin, sold under the trade name of Image, can also be used to control this weed after it has started to grow. Please read and follow all label instructions. See similar questions...