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Fri, Sep 2, 11 at 13:01
| So I've mowed the new sod for the first time,updated pics below (current day is at the bottom)..
I'm noticing some brown spots which I'm assuming is just scalping (although I mowed correctly, no more than 1/3 off) but I want to make sure there is not another issue (we've had a ton of rain at night) There are a few spots like this, should I take action or be worried?
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| Also, quick question... The landscaper put lime and fert under the sod, should I fertilize again it soon? |
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- Posted by Texas_Tifway 8 East Texas (My Page) on Sat, Sep 3, 11 at 11:08
| They look like scalps from a lawn mower. You don't really need to worry about them, all you need to do is spot water them and they will come back. I had this exact same problem with mine but over time they will go away. How tall are you mowing yours? |
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- Posted by like2grow_n_mow none (My Page) on Sun, Sep 11, 11 at 15:55
| I just got some Tifgrand along with my dad. Your problem looks like Army worms. My dad got them first. I have never seen nor heard of them. They wiped out all of my dad's. Army worms suck..lol! You can get a grainular application that will take care of them. |
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- Posted by MCO_TG(MCO_TG@mail.com) onWed, Sep 21, 11 at 19:04
| @ like2grow_n_mow.... Where did you get your tifgrand. I had the same problem, entire lawn was completely eaten by armyworms. I had to use about two years worth :( of chemicals to kill them. |
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| Hey guys, thanks for the replies. Luckily I don't think I have army worms, sadly I do have a lot of unevenness in the yard and that's causing scalping to occur when I mow. Thinking about leveling with sand next spring when it starts to green up... |
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