Hi,
My zoysia lawn has basketball size "Brown spot"s.
I was going to treat with a liquid fungicide, but would like to know if it will be affective since it is November here in Atlanta.
Please let me know if this fungus can be treated when the zoysia is ready to go into its dormant state.
Thanks J.
Most fungus problems in the yard will show themselves in the summer as explained in our LAWN FUNGUS CONTROL article. Here in Atlanta, you'd be best served by treating when conditions are most active. This can happen as early as April and as late as October. By November, we're almost always too cool and too dry though this year has been quite moist. Still, I don't see any real benefit that can be had by treating now so I say wait till next year.
However, there are two other "maintenance" concerns I have which most definitely need to be monitored and could have a big impact in your yard. Getting these "right" now would go a long way to ensure your zoysia has it's best chance of defeating the fungus next year. In most all cases, lawns become susceptible to fungus, insects and weeds when the soil under the grass gets out of whack. As our SOIL PH CONTROL article explains, the most important thing you can do for your soil is to keep it at the balanced PH level. Only then will everything else you do have a chance to work properly. November through February is the best time to adjust this PH if it's unbalanced. If you haven't been monitoring this level, now is a great time to start. Get a good PH METER and thoroughly check the soil. Make sure it's up around 7.0 and if not, now is time to get it adjusted using one of the products listed in our article.
The second major problem we see here in town in our lawns is related to grubs. They commonly infest most any turf and one of the more common "symptoms" of a grub infestation is when you see grass "browning" in patches that resemble a fungus. Have you been doing any treatments to keep them minimized? Read our GRUB CONTROL article and if you haven't recently treated, do so now. Winter is a good time to apply granules to the turf and get this problem corrected so come next spring, you'll have the best chance at keeping lawn fungus under wraps.
In summary, don't worry about treating your zoysia now as we move to the winter months here in Atlanta. What does makes sense is to check your PH and get that in check. Additionally, it's a good time to treat for grubs. Take care of these concerns now, from November through February and by next March, you should be all set to deal with any lawn fungus that shows up in April or May.
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Do you have anything for in ground sprinkler systems for fertilizer?
Thanks C.
Absolutely. We have LIQUID FERTILIZER which can be pumped through the irrigation system and done automatically. Use our IN LINE SIPHON SPRAYER to enable the system to "draw" fertilizer when in use.
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Greetings. My bermudagrass lawn is suffering from Brown Patch. I have 3 small dogs that run free in the yard and I would like to know if your LIQUID FUNGICIDE ITEM # 953329 is effective against Brown Patch and pet safe? Thank you.
First, all our LAWN FUNGICIDES are pet safe when used properly. Take the time to watch our "concentrate safety video" which you can find on our PRODUCT SAFETY VIDEO PAGE. The first video near the top of the page discusses how to properly store, handle and apply any concentrate we carry. You should find all the answers to your questions in this presentation including discussion on how to treat where pets will be active. If you are still concerned or have more questions, give us a call toll free at 1.800.877.7290.
And product 953329, which is LIQUID DACONIL, will work on Brown Patch. If you have a small area to treat, this should handle the job fine. If you have a large lawn, consider one of the larger sizes as this will prove to be most economical in the long run.
Additionally, be sure your SOIL PH is in balance before beginning any treatment routine. As explained in our SOIL PH CONTROL ARTICLE, this is a huge problem that many people don't know even exists. One of the most common variables that will lead to lawn fungus is a soil PH that is low. Once you are sure you're PH is Ok, then you can proceed with treatments knowing full well your effort will provide good results.
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hi, can i use lawn green to mask some yellow burn spots in my lawn from dog? i need to get a shade darker then your video showed. Can i just adjust the concentration when mixing or do you have a deeper green color??
thx so much
Dogs urinating and deficating in the yard will cause burn spots to appear on your grass. These spots are a sign that something acidic was present and dog urine falls into this category.
First, be sure your soil is Ok PH wise. As explained in our SOIL PH CONTROL article, dogs and other animals active in most any yard will cause it to drop in PH which in turn can lead to many other common problems. If you haven't tested your PH recently, we strongly advise you get a PH METER and start keeping track of this vital component critical to good turf management.
Once you are sure you're PH is Ok, you may proceed with fertilizing, insect control and TLC treatments such as that provided with some LAWN GREEN applications. Ideally suited for masking burn spots and other small unsightly areas of the yard, LAWN GREEN and YARD SMART are easy to use and can be adjusted to match most any color turf.
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can you tell me if it is safe to apply fungicide with a liquid fertilizer at the same time, in the same application? I have heard from some neighbors that nitrogen will feed the fungus and make it worse if you apply a quick releasing nitrogen source, but I have never thought of applying a fungicide with it at the same time? I am in florida and have a st augustine lawn, i need to add some color with a liquid fert. but i need to knock out the fungus as well, or at least apply some to my lawn as a preventive, would it be safe to apply these at the same time without damage? I am using the contact fungicide.
First and foremost, the most important thing you can do first is to check your PH. As explained in our PH CONTROL ARTICLE, an improper PH will many times prevent grass from using fertilizer properly which in turn can lead to fungus and other turf problems.
Once you know the PH is 6.5-7.0, you should first try to identify just which kind of fungus you have active. Some fungus, like Dollar Spot, tends to thrive in yards with a low PH and low nitrogen levels. Brown Patch tends to thrive in lawns with low PH and high nitrogen. More about this can be found in our LAWN FUNGUS CONTROL ARTICLE but for the most part, an abundance of nitrogen should only be a problem if in fact you have done just that: over applied or put out too much fertilizer. Since most any fertilizer label has recommended amounts to be used, it can be determined if you have over applied or not as explained in our FERTILIZER EXPLAINED ARTICLE.
So to answer your question, since only a few lawn fungus problems are associated with too much Nitrogen, it's not likely that this is the reason for the problem. That means you should be able to apply both at the same time with no major problem or consequence. However, if you believe you have overdone the fertilizer applied during the past 2 months, applying the fungicide first and then following up in a 3-5 days with the LIQUID FERTILIZER would be the best way to go.
Good luck and green grass to you and yours!!
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I noticed the local golf course is using some liquid fertilizer and their grass always looks so green. Is this something I should consider doing too?
The type of fertilizer you use can impact your grass. If you're not happy about how your grass is growing, I suggest you review our online article about GREENER GRASS to see if you can identify something you need to do. Though fertilizer is important, you must first start with a proper SOIL PH. Once you're certain that's Ok, proceed to the fertilizing options.
You'll see we do have some LIQUID FERTILIZER listed and in fact it does work quite well. You might want to get a small amount and try using it on a section of your turf to see if you like how it performs. As we explain in our on line article about fertilizing, Liquid Fertilizer does require more work than traditional granule forms. For this reason it's the best choice for everyone. If you learn it's something you don't mind applying all summer long, I'm sure you'll be happy with it's performance and learn that liquid fertilizing is in fact a great way to get the most visual reward from your turf.
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I've been very happy with your products for pest control. I noticed you carry lawn products too and I'm wondering what you recommend for fertilizer. I have fescue grass and every summer it gets really hard to keep nice and green. I think I may have to change fertilizers but I don't know what to get. What do you suggest?
First, I suggest you read our on line FERTILIZER CONTROL article which explains all you really need to know about how to keep your grass looking great.
Second, be sure to check the PH as explained in the above article; if the PH is wrong, you won't stand a chance at getting a nice yard. SOIL PH CONTROL is one of the biggest reasons people fail in getting the results they want when it comes to their yard.
Lastly, understand that every yard is different and though they all need nitrogen, the amount and best time to apply it are things that are only learned over time. By working on your yard year in and year out, you should be able to figure out a schedule that will include PH control, insect control and fungus control. By keeping these in check you should be able to regulate the fertilizer and grow nice green grass. But this will take some time. In most cases, it will take a good 2 years for people to get the end result where they want it and ultimately will depend on how much time you devote and how much water you have available. Unlimited chemicals and time won't help if you don't have water!!
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Hello,
I am considering the use of 8 gallons of your Lawn Green Spray and your sprayer. I want to suggest using this on a condo lawn to save money on gardeners and water. I intend to cut the lawn short, stop the watering until it turns brown and is completely dry. Then I would apply your product at a rate of 1 gal per 500 feet.
My question is: How long will this treatment last? I am living in Phoenix, Arizona, with summer temperatures in the 100 + range daily. I won't hold you to any figure, but, I would appreciate your experience with the product in hot areas of the U.S.
Our GREEN LAWN PAINT will typically last 20-40 days. In dry climates, it's usually lasts longer than here, in the Southeast due mostly to the excessive rain we can get. I would say to expect 30 days and if it lasts longer, adjust treatments as you see fit.
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I just had 11 pallets of Fescue laid in my yard and I'm wondering what will be the best fertilizer for this new lawn. I haven't done anything yet and have heard some of the liquid fertilizers are pretty good and maybe best for new turf. Any suggestions?
The first thing we always suggest when it comes to lawn care is that you get a good handle on the soil PH where you want to grow grass. SOIL PH is vital and if you don't have a SOIL PH METER, get one and make sure the soil is balanced before you attempt to do anything else.
Once you know the PH is Ok, apply some LIQUID FERTILIZER following the rates we have listed in our FERTILIZER CONTROL article. There is no doubt this formulation will promote healthy green grass and get vital nutrients into the soil and readily available which is important when laying new turf. Ideally the soil should have been prepared prior to laying the sod but now that it's in place, we'll have to make any needed ajustments with the grass already installed. Hopefully the lawn PH is Ok and if so, a treatment with the Liquid Fertilizer will provide some much needed food and nutriets for sure. At this time it would be wise to keep it moist and protected so don't let anyone walk over it excessively till you know what the PH is.
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