joey2002 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Dandelion festival here this weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm not a lawn guy, but we had zoysia at my old house when I was growing up. That grass took forever to green up in the Spring, but when it did it was awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I'm not a lawn guy, but we had zoysia at my old house when I was growing up. That grass took forever to green up in the Spring, but when it did it was awesome. Its an awesome grass, I have a client that has zoysia in the back and front yard pretty cool contrast this time of year, come end of May its an absolute carpet, never needs to be watered and is very invasive. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Dandelion festival here this weekend... Nice the leaf is amazing in salads and my grandfather used to make dandelion wine, super strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsnow Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Its an awesome grass, I have a client that has zoysia in the back and front yard pretty cool contrast this time of year, come end of May its an absolute carpet, never needs to be watered and is very invasive. Love it! If it's so good why isn't it used more widely(I assume it is available to buy somewhere). Intrigued by your use if invasive. How si? Would love something to help crowd out he hateful knotweed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 If it's so good why isn't it used more widely(I assume it is available to buy somewhere). Intrigued by your use if invasive. How si? Would love something to help crowd out he hateful knotweed. It stays brown until late May, I do not know many people that want a brown lawn in late May in our area, its a creeping grass. Its drought tolerant and is like a rug during mid summer, I will post some pics at how lush and delicious the lawn is this summer. Unfortunately come September the grass once again goes dormant in our zone and starts to brown out. I cut it through October and do a light overseed with perennial rye for my customer, I love the dormant striped out look but, its not for everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 zoysia yeah baby! In one month this will absolute creamatorium perfection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It stays brown until late May, I do not know many people that want a brown lawn in late May in our area, its a creeping grass. Its drought tolerant and is like a rug during mid summer, I will post some pics at how lush and delicious the lawn is this summer. Unfortunately come September the grass once again goes dormant in our zone and starts to brown out. I cut it through October and do a light overseed with perennial rye for my customer, I love the dormant striped out look but, its not for everyone Yeah, it's a warm season grass and it's not easy to establish up here. I don't know of many people who have it N of the South Coast due to that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It stays brown until late May, I do not know many people that want a brown lawn in late May in our area, its a creeping grass. Its drought tolerant and is like a rug during mid summer, I will post some pics at how lush and delicious the lawn is this summer. Unfortunately come September the grass once again goes dormant in our zone and starts to brown out. I cut it through October and do a light overseed with perennial rye for my customer, I love the dormant striped out look but, its not for everyone Only 3 or so months of green? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Only 3 or so months of green? lol. 12 months of green is preferable to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Only 3 or so months of green? lol. Some of the greenest grass is in September when the sun is less harsh on the grass and we get more rain. LOL, he should know this being an expert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowMan Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 My wife and I purchased a house last November and are new to lawn care. The front lawn is in good shape, as it much of the back. However, the side yard is awful, crab grass, moss, dirt, etc. I was thinking about renting a rototiller so I can turn over the soil and start fresh. I then plan to put new seed down and then fertilize. However, I was hoping someone would be able to layout the proper steps I should follow. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Some of the greenest grass is in September when the sun is less harsh on the grass and we get more rain. LOL, he should know this being an expert? huh? We are talking about zoysia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 My wife and I purchased a house last November and are new to lawn care. The front lawn is in good shape, as it much of the back. However, the side yard is awful, crab grass, moss, dirt, etc. I was thinking about renting a rototiller so I can turn over the soil and start fresh. I then plan to put new seed down and then fertilize. However, I was hoping someone would be able to layout the proper steps I should follow. Thanks for the help. http://www.lawnsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 huh? We are talking about zoysia? Is that a grass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolland Death Band Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Zoysia is hideous and invasive. We are talking property values dropping and lawsuits from neighbors with that crap. Saw it happen in my younger days working in lawn care service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Zoysia is hideous and invasive. We are talking property values dropping and lawsuits from neighbors with that crap. Saw it happen in my younger days working in lawn care service. Sounds good to spread around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Pumped to mow and trim for the first time this weekend . Can't wait. Magical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Pumped to mow and trim for the first time this weekend . Can't wait. Magical Enjoy, there is nothing like it just mowed for the 5th time I believe, want to go out and do grass angels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Is that a grass? yes and its wonderful, thick and luxurious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Enjoy, there is nothing like it just mowed for the 5th time I believe, want to go out and do grass angels!Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Enjoy, there is nothing like it just mowed for the 5th time I believe, want to go out and do grass angels! How much lawn do you have? 1000sf or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 How much lawn do you have? 1000sf or so? 10 minute mowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 10 minute mowing lol. No wonder these guys "love" mowing so much. These postage stamp, flat patches of grass take about as long as it does to take a crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 lol. No wonder these guys "love" mowing so much. These postage stamp, flat patches of grass take about as long as it does to take a crap. Mowing sucks, I would rather spend my time at the golf course or maintaining the garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I want to go out and do grass angels! Have fun with the ticks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinch1989 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 My wife and I purchased a house last November and are new to lawn care. The front lawn is in good shape, as it much of the back. However, the side yard is awful, crab grass, moss, dirt, etc. I was thinking about renting a rototiller so I can turn over the soil and start fresh. I then plan to put new seed down and then fertilize. However, I was hoping someone would be able to layout the proper steps I should follow. Thanks for the help. Top soil is the key to a good lawn. Need at least a few inches of it for a sustainable nice lawn. Till it, rake it, skim with a few inches of top soil, good seed, starter fert, hay, water daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 I live to mow and mow to live Call me mo-mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.