Mow your bluegrass at the desired height; anywhere from 5/8 to 2.5 inches tall.
WATERING
Don’t over water. Bluegrass needs about one inch of water per week, taking into consideration rainfall.
FERTILIZATION
Apply pre-emergent herbicide. This will cut down on summer weeds.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Apply fungicide (if needed). If you have had a fungus or disease in your bluegrass in the past or have quite a bit of shade in the yard, you should apply a systemic fungicide to prevent future outbreaks.
When mowing never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade. If you remove more than that, you will stress the grass and it may go brown for a short time. If returning from vacation, you may have to mow multiple times to get the grass back to the desired height. Wait about three to five days between each mowing.
WATERING
Do not over water the grass. Bluegrass only needs about 1” of water weekly. Water for longer periods of time, less frequently, and in the early morning hours. Take rainfall into consideration.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Treat with a broad-spectrum insecticide (if needed). If you use a granular variety, water the lawn immediately after application to help get it into the soil.
During the fall mowing will occur less often – keeping your bluegrass lightly higher will encourage deeper root growth for the winter.
WATERING
Water less as temperatures drop – too much water will lead to disease.
WEED CONTROL
If you haven’t had past problems with winter weeds, you can forgo herbicide in the fall. If you do get winter weeds, apply a pre-emergent herbicide for prevention.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Apply fungicide. This will help the grass enter colder months in a healthier condition.If you have had fungus before, you may need multiple applications in affected areas.
Mow your bluegrass at the desired height; anywhere from 5/8 to 2.5 inches tall.
WATERING
Don’t over water. Bluegrass needs about one inch of water per week, taking into consideration rainfall.
FERTILIZATION
Apply pre-emergent herbicide. This will cut down on summer weeds.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Apply fungicide (if needed). If you have had a fungus or disease in your bluegrass in the past or have quite a bit of shade in the yard, you should apply a systemic fungicide to prevent future outbreaks.
When mowing never remove more than 1/3 of the leaf blade. If you remove more than that, you will stress the grass and it may go brown for a short time. If returning from vacation, you may have to mow multiple times to get the grass back to the desired height. Wait about three to five days between each mowing.
WATERING
Do not over water the grass. Bluegrass only needs about 1” of water weekly. Water for longer periods of time, less frequently, and in the early morning hours. Take rainfall into consideration.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Treat with a broad-spectrum insecticide (if needed). If you use a granular variety, water the lawn immediately after application to help get it into the soil.
During the fall mowing will occur less often – keeping your bluegrass lightly higher will encourage deeper root growth for the winter.
WATERING
Water less as temperatures drop – too much water will lead to disease.
WEED CONTROL
If you haven’t had past problems with winter weeds, you can forgo herbicide in the fall. If you do get winter weeds, apply a pre-emergent herbicide for prevention.
FUNGUS/INSECT
Apply fungicide. This will help the grass enter colder months in a healthier condition.If you have had fungus before, you may need multiple applications in affected areas.
About 1 inch a week total irrigation spring & summer
Water deeply, frequently, and in early AM
WEED CONTROL
Pre-emergents prevent weeds from germinating
Post-emergents kill weeds after they germinate
A thick, lush lawn is the best deterrent to weeds
DISEASE CONTROL
Overly wet grass + shade = fungus problems
Apply systemic fungicide to prevent fungus outbreaks
Use multiple fungicide applications to treat affected areas
INSECT CONTROL
Use a broad spectrum insecticide that controls chinch bugs
For a once-a-year treatment, July & August are good months
If using a granular insecticide, water in after applicatiom
Look for insect damage on grass blades and/ or roots
A WORD OF CAUTION FOR NEWLY SODDED LAWNS
A pre-emergent contains a chemical that prevents a weed from putting down roots. Because it is a root inhibitor, it can also negatively affect your new lawn, which is trying to establish itself by putting down roots.
If you successfully killed and removed your old lawn, including all the weeds in it, your newly sodded lawn should have relatively few weeds. It is suggested that you hand pick weeds out of your newly sodded lawn for the first season.
