September 15 - A Very Important Date per Sunbelt Turf Farm

Sunbelt Turf Farm reminds you of an important date!

As the calendar turns through the month of September, Sunbelt Turf Farm would like to remind you that September 15 is an important date in your lawn care maintenance.

Pre-emergent herbicides for winter weeds should be applied to your lawn by September 15.  Pre-emergent herbicides are designed to be applied before the weeds germinate.  This is an effective method of controlling weeds.  Pre-emergent herbicides establish chemical barriers that prevent prevent weeds from growing but will not kill established plants.  The protective barriers break down in six to eight weeks, therefore proper timing of the application is important in order to be effective.

Remember to check all labels thoroughly, be sure that the product can be used on your specific turfgrass and that it will control the weeds you are trying to manage.

Call us at Sunbelt Turf Farm for more information on how to control pesky weeds in your turfgrass!

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.

Taking Care of Bermuda Grass

Taking proper care of your Bermuda grass with proper mowing and watering will help it grow strong and healthy and moreover it will help the grass to sustain heavy traffic or difficult weather conditions with ease so that it remains green throughout the year. It is a well-known fact that Bermuda grass requires little but timely care. And if you provide it with that then you can bet to have the most beautiful lawn.

You can take care of the Bermuda grass in your lawn using the following helpful tips.

 

* When using a fertilizer in your lawn it is better to use a fertilizer spreader to spread it evenly throughout the lawn. If you apply weed and feed use a drop-type spreader at the edge of flower beds for accurate application. A broadcast spreader can throw weed killer into the planting where it may cause damage.

* You can limit the wear of the lawn in winter when it is dormant. You have to understand that the worn spots usually become prime places for weeds.

* Take care that you never mow too close when Bermuda is not actively growing or you can invite problems with weeds. In case the lawn is experiencing drought, mow less often and raise the mowing height up to 2 inches.

* If more than a 1/2-inch layer of thatch is present (thatch is dead stems and debris that accumulate at the soil's surface), thin and clean your Bermuda with a power rake in spring or early summer after new growth begins. You can have this done professionally or do it yourself with rented equipment.

This is crabgrass.......

GRRRRR. Crabgrass gets its name because it sprawls from a central root low across the ground. It can become a problem quickly because it is able to grow vigorously in hot, dry conditions. Before dying in the fall, a single weed can distribute thousands of seeds which will be ready to germinate in spring. Crabgrass is a problem, but you can rid your lawn of the weeds easily with a good plan. Call us at Sunbelt Turf Farm for more information on how to control this and other pesky weeds.