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10-13-2013, 10:10 AM
DSM4Life

landscapers/grass experts

The front lawn looks good but recently I been noticing this grass and/or weed growing into it. It starts from the corner where the grass meets the driveway and I am unable to tell what kind of weed it is if it is even a weed at all. Its mixed with grass and feels also like a vine like weed. You can see it mixed with the other grass and where I pulled a few out. Any ideas? Im trying to find something to kill it without harming the surrounding grass.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2rw2ixf.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/i399vd.jpg
10-13-2013, 10:50 AM
Hazard

Maybe like a crab grass? They sell weed and crab grass killers that won't affect your lawn
10-13-2013, 11:11 AM
Cuz

Bermuda grass. But I don't know how to get rid of it. I would have to research it myself
10-13-2013, 11:51 AM
austinite

That ain't no bermuda. Might be a bit mixed but that's mostly st. Augustine in the pic.
10-13-2013, 12:20 PM
Mp859

Yeah st Augustine. We have that at my place. It's super nice when it is green and will choke out and other weeds from growing in it. But it browns in the winter and looks like crap.
10-13-2013, 12:25 PM
austinite

Just get some high Nitrogen content ganuals.
10-13-2013, 12:25 PM
--->>405<<---

Hire a lawn guy.. :)
10-13-2013, 01:46 PM
DSM4Life

I tried the weed and feed for crab grass and 100 other weeds. No luck. I might call a lawn guy.
10-13-2013, 06:43 PM
AD

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Originally Posted by DSM4Life

I tried the weed and feed for crab grass and 100 other weeds. No luck. I might call a lawn guy.

to fix the lawn?
10-13-2013, 06:49 PM
Hoggage_54

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Originally Posted by DSM4Life

I might call a lawn guy.

http://www.lowbird.com/data/images/2...4747146621.gif
10-13-2013, 07:09 PM
austinite

lmfao H!
10-13-2013, 08:10 PM
--->>405<<---

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Originally Posted by DSM4Life

I tried the weed and feed for crab grass and 100 other weeds. No luck. I might call a lawn guy.

that should be a guaranteed to get the problem solved the first time.. :)
10-13-2013, 08:46 PM
kelkel

Where on earth do you find this stuff Hoggage! Outstanding. I laughed just as hard the second time watching it....
10-13-2013, 09:18 PM
kronik420

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Originally Posted by DSM4Life

The front lawn looks good but recently I been noticing this grass and/or weed growing into it. It starts from the corner where the grass meets the driveway and I am unable to tell what kind of weed it is if it is even a weed at all. Its mixed with grass and feels also like a vine like weed. You can see it mixed with the other grass and where I pulled a few out. Any ideas? Im trying to find something to kill it without harming the surrounding grass.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2rw2ixf.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/i399vd.jpg

you need to mow your lawn
10-13-2013, 11:16 PM
lovbyts

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The best way to kill any weed in your lawn you can not easily pull is to choke it out with good/new grass. aerate the soil either by renting an aerator or you can simply get some of those shoes that have 3in spikes. Yeah they look goofy and you look like a dork but just use them when you mow and it will help. Then get some GOOD, high quality seed (cheap seeds have weeds) and reseed or over seed your lawn. Put either a thin coat of good top soil (1/2") or peat-moss to help the new seeds to germinate.

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10-14-2013, 12:15 AM
almostgone

If you can get an annual rye/fine blade fescue mix sewn before the temps drop too low in your area, that may choke out/overgrow it. Not sure which zone your location is, but annual rye will pretty much grow on top of concrete if it gets sufficient water.

AG
10-14-2013, 12:20 AM
almostgone

As far as quality grass seed, I generally have better luck with the grass seed purchased at the local feed store vs. the stuff purchased at a chain store.

AG
10-14-2013, 05:09 AM
DSM4Life

I think I found out what it is:
Centipedegrass

Centipedegrass vs St. Augustine grass | Walter Reeves: The Georgia Gardener
10-14-2013, 07:52 AM
kelkel

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Originally Posted by lovbyts

The best way to kill any weed in your lawn you can not easily pull is to choke it out with good/new grass. aerate the soil either by renting an aerator or you can simply get some of those shoes that have 3in spikes. Yeah they look goofy and you look like a dork but just use them when you mow and it will help. Then get some GOOD, high quality seed (cheap seeds have weeds) and reseed or over seed your lawn. Put either a thin coat of good top soil (1/2") or peat-moss to help the new seeds to germinate.

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Please, please do the above and post pics.....

Still laughing at Hoggage's post. Epic.
10-14-2013, 07:54 AM
almostgone

Kinda thought that was centipede, but wasn't positive enough to post up. It is pretty common here in the South. About the only way I slowed its' growth was to overseed with a heavy annual rye and fescue mix in the fall after the temps stayed under 60° F or thereabout. Centipede grass really doesn't make a bad lawn if the whole yard is centipede.
If it is only a small area tear up the centipede grass and all of its' runners, work the dirt, and reseed.

AG
10-14-2013, 05:31 PM
Shol'va

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Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

http://www.lowbird.com/data/images/2...4747146621.gif

REPOST>>>l
10-14-2013, 05:36 PM
Shol'va

I have an acquaintance who knows all about grass.

http://www.drugwar101.com/blog/wp-co...bisfarmer1.jpg

See how he has outgrown his county with his lush green grasses?

http://travel-write.com/images/raperswilen.jpg
10-14-2013, 07:10 PM
RaginCajun

Looks like Bermuda grass to me.

You will have to pull it out, fertilize really well, and plant some grass/lay sod.
10-14-2013, 07:27 PM
Cuz

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st. Augustine vs. Bermuda
10-14-2013, 08:32 PM
DSM4Life

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Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

Looks like Bermuda grass to me.

You will have to pull it out, fertilize really well, and plant some grass/lay sod.

Yes I was looking at that as well. WTF.
10-14-2013, 08:43 PM
austinite

I bet Haz can mow your lawn real nice.
10-14-2013, 08:46 PM
Hazard

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Originally Posted by austinite

I bet Haz can mow your lawn real nice.

Ahhhhh you took it there.....

*sigh*
10-15-2013, 05:03 AM
DSM4Life

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinite

I bet Haz can mow your lawn real nice.

Will he lay his seed?
10-15-2013, 05:08 AM
lovbyts

Get back on track...

If you dont want to pull that stuff by hand or just over seed and forget it, pretend it's not there then you can do like I am doing for my new house which is 80% weeds. Kill it all. Spray roundup or whatever on it once a week for at least a month. Kill EVERYTHING then wait another month and make sure nothing grows especially weeds and start over using good quality grass seed.

Again it's advisable to at least break up the surface with a metal rack or you can have it done for you and put down new seed and cover with a thin layer of top soil or peat-moss.
10-15-2013, 05:18 AM
DSM4Life

It's a smaller area so this weekend I might dig it up, top soil then seed.
10-15-2013, 06:24 AM
RaginCajun

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Get back on track... If you dont want to pull that stuff by hand or just over seed and forget it, pretend it's not there then you can do like I am doing for my new house which is 80% weeds. Kill it all. Spray roundup or whatever on it once a week for at least a month. Kill EVERYTHING then wait another month and make sure nothing grows especially weeds and start over using good quality grass seed. Again it's advisable to at least break up the surface with a metal rack or you can have it done for you and put down new seed and cover with a thin layer of top soil or peat-moss.

I want to see those spike shoes!
10-15-2013, 06:28 AM
lovbyts

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Originally Posted by 00ragincajun00

I want to see those spike shoes!

The straps suck and I made my own that work much better. I have only used them a few times but seem to do the job.

http://www.biggranite.com/wp-content...ator-Shoes.jpg
10-15-2013, 09:12 AM
Hazard

Step on a rock and watch one of them go right through your foot lol
10-15-2013, 09:17 AM
Honkey_Kong

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovbyts

The best way to kill any weed in your lawn you can not easily pull is to choke it out with good/new grass. aerate the soil either by renting an aerator or you can simply get some of those shoes that have 3in spikes. Yeah they look goofy and you look like a dork but just use them when you mow and it will help. Then get some GOOD, high quality seed (cheap seeds have weeds) and reseed or over seed your lawn. Put either a thin coat of good top soil (1/2") or peat-moss to help the new seeds to germinate.

Attachment 144899 Attachment 144900

Peat moss is probably best since it drains very well. It'll prevent molds from forming.
10-15-2013, 09:28 AM
marcus300

That's gay weed, its quite common ;)
10-15-2013, 11:17 AM
lovbyts

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Originally Posted by Hazard

Step on a rock and watch one of them go right through your foot lol

No lol. I have stepped on plenty of rocks and to my surprise never broke a spike.
10-15-2013, 12:34 PM
DSM4Life

You can just rent the machine from Home Depot which is cheap.
10-15-2013, 12:35 PM
DSM4Life

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Originally Posted by marcus300

That's gay weed, its quite common ;)

In that case maybe I'll just pray it away.

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