My Bermuda Grass is weak/thin within some areas...Fertilizers? I have transplanted some Bermuda grass surrounded by by back patio and...
I have transplanted some Bermuda grass surrounded by by back patio and I have be nursing it for a few years now. I seem to be spotty and thin surrounded by some areas. My soil is very sandy. In the summer I wet it twice a day every other sunshine for about 15-20min respectively time. I will usually aerate in the untimely spring. I am in SC for what its worth. I also use mason sand to top dress my variable areas. Any suggestions to how I can get this grass to really pocket off?
Answers: EDIT( Manure is NOT a viable ability for lawn ferilizer, as the nitrogen content is LOW, and you would own to cover the grass with stimulant before you notice any real results, any competent landscaper know this)
First problem is you are aerating a warm season grass surrounded by the spring, this must be done when the grass has come fully out of dormancy, during the mid months of summer. Doing this too untimely, allows the cold air to come into contact near the roots and will cause summer patch(which results surrounded by large amounts of departed roots), of which the effects will not be seen until the subsequent season.
Usually takes 7 years for a thaw season to overtake the yard after plugging/planting.
Fertilization and watering should singular be done while the grass is actively growing, never during dormancy.
While watering, it should be done 2-3 times a week, at about .5-1.5 inch respectively. Always remember short watering times encourages shallow root develpment as the moisture accumulate near the surface. While longer period of irrigation allows the moisture to settle deeper into the soil, therefore encouraging a deeper root structure and a well again, hardier plant. Also, water rocky areas, with a substandard rate but for a longer amount of time due to runoff, this will allow it to soak in.
A triple 13(13-13-13) is not a viable fertilizer for grasses, but is more intended for small plants, similar to flowers and houseplants.
The best fertilizer is more like a 22-4-4, or 22-0-8.
Keep away from the sand and use a topsoil, silt mixture to pack in the shallow areas.
mason sand have no silt in it. try top soil, a correct dose of 13 13 13 fertilizer. let your grass grow to shaggy back first cut. then cut on a complex setting with your mower. you may inevitability to check watering in that nouns. just because you hose twice every other day ,does not share me how much that area is getting within inches.