Need Help!!

[Dominicano]

Guys,

This year my lawn has developed a weed problem. I've attached a few pics so you can take a look and maybe help me out :dizzy:. The lawn has not been fertilized in a long time and I'm thinking this is why the weeds are over populating the grass. What is the best way to take care of this?? I continue to plug these things out but they keep on coming back.
Should I spray some sort of Weed B Gone first and fertilize the yard?? Anything would help!

Thanks!

[RAlmaroad]

Dom:
Classic!!! Trust me; things are really out of control for you as a homeowner. I do not want to belittle your abilities, however your lawn needs more than that Weed Gone useless stuff. Your lawn should have had pre-emergent control applied way back in February for our part of the world. Now you have a big big weed problem that needs a special mix to clear up those weeds. Do this: Call a professional licensed applicator to take care of it for this year. It needs fertilizer really bad. He will help you there. What kind of turf do you have. I think it is centipede. If so let him know or he should know at first sight. Marietta should have some great people. I know of a few that are members here. Good luck and really with that pretty neighborhood you should hire a pro. Else, you'll be on "Desperate Landscape" as a result from your neighbors complaining. Just Kidding.

[Dominicano]

Dom:
Classic!!! Trust me; things are really out of control for you as a homeowner. I do not want to belittle your abilities, however your lawn needs more than that Weed Gone useless stuff. Your lawn should have had pre-emergent control applied way back in February for our part of the world. Now you have a big big weed problem that needs a special mix to clear up those weeds. Do this: Call a professional licensed applicator to take care of it for this year. It needs fertilizer really bad. He will help you there. What kind of turf do you have. I think it is centipede. If so let him know or he should know at first sight. Marietta should have some great people. I know of a few that are members here. Good luck and really with that pretty neighborhood you should hire a pro. Else, you'll be on "Desperate Landscape" as a result from your neighbors complaining. Just Kidding.

I hear you RAlmaroad, but I'm sure there is something that I may be able to do for the time being. Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to hire any one to come out and treat it. Where are the experts that can give me some more advice for this problem...come on guys..:)..and by the way, I wouldn't mind being on 'Desperate Landscapes':laugh:...they do great work!

[ted putnam]

First closeup weed picture is Fireweed. I am dealing with that right now on a major scale...all lawns that I have pre-emerged. Pre-emergence doesn't work on Fireweed because it germinates in the thatch layer then sends roots into the soil. The pre-emergence is in the soil. The only way to kill it is post emergently with a selective herbicide. As a homeowner, Weed-B-Gone would be the product of choice for you. It would kill this and 98% of the other broadleaf weeds(dandelions,chickweed,etc..) in your lawn if sprayed correctly. You need a sprayer(handcan,backpack) with a fan tip nozzle. If mixed according to label instructions you should be able to make one swipe over the weed and this will kill it. This would not control any grassy weeds, (crabgrass,nutgrass,dallisgrass, etc...) You also need to apply some sort of pre-emerge to prevent more weeds in the future. A crabgrass preventer will work on a wide range of weeds, not just crabgrass. It also needs fertilization and mowing. The best weed prevention is a thick stand of turf, in your case bermuda. Mow it at 1.5-2 inches regularly and feed it every 6-8 weeks. Good Luck

[Dominicano]

First closeup weed picture is Fireweed. I am dealing with that right now on a major scale...all lawns that I have pre-emerged. Pre-emergence doesn't work on Fireweed because it germinates in the thatch layer then sends roots into the soil. The pre-emergence is in the soil. The only way to kill it is post emergently with a selective herbicide. As a homeowner, Weed-B-Gone would be the product of choice for you. It would kill this and 98% of the other broadleaf weeds(dandelions,chickweed,etc..) in your lawn if sprayed correctly. You need a sprayer(handcan,backpack) with a fan tip nozzle. If mixed according to label instructions you should be able to make one swipe over the weed and this will kill it. This would not control any grassy weeds, (crabgrass,nutgrass,dallisgrass, etc...) You also need to apply some sort of pre-emerge to prevent more weeds in the future. A crabgrass preventer will work on a wide range of weeds, not just crabgrass. It also needs fertilization and mowing. The best weed prevention is a thick stand of turf, in your case bermuda. Mow it at 1.5-2 inches regularly and feed it every 6-8 weeks. Good Luck

Thanks Ted! I really appreciate your input. These things are driving me crazy!:dizzy:

[Mscotrid]

Definitley need to fert, squirt and seed.

[ted putnam]

Dominicano, no seeding will be necessary with bermuda. With fertilization,watering and regular mowing, thin areas will fill in. By mowing regularly, you force the bermuda to grow sideways instead of up. The runners will spread and meet each other. Before you know it, thick, green turf.

[gorknoids]

"Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to hire any one to come out and treat it. Where are the experts that can give me some more advice for this problem...come on guys."
I find that hard to believe. It doesn't look like your neighbors are surviving on a paper route and eating at the soup kitchen.
Our time is money. Would you expect to get free, reliable legal or medical advice from a forum?
Skip a couple rounds of golf and hire someone with knowledge and ability fix that skanky yard of yours before the neighbors drum you out of the association.
:hammerhead:

[ted putnam]

"Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to hire any one to come out and treat it. Where are the experts that can give me some more advice for this problem...come on guys."
I find that hard to believe. It doesn't look like your neighbors are surviving on a paper route and eating at the soup kitchen.
Our time is money. Would you expect to get free, reliable legal or medical advice from a forum?
Skip a couple rounds of golf and hire someone with knowledge and ability fix that skanky yard of yours before the neighbors drum you out of the association.
:hammerhead:

:clapping::laugh: I was kinda thinking the same thing when I saw the pics. Looks like a nice neighborhood. I gave the advice anyway. This guy may have the intestinal fortitude to do it! Most don't if and when they've figured out they've bitten off more than they can chew! Once he starts spraying with a hand sprayer and pushing that spreader around, he'll understand why LCO's charge what they do and he'll probably be glad to pay it and skip the headache. Most people pay more for their cable TV than they would to have a nice lawn!

[gorknoids]

Just like every other PITA who insists that their LAST lawn guy drove 60 miles round-trip to mow 3 acres for $25.00.
If he wants a presentable lawn, he needs to step up and hire a professional.

BRB, I have to go finish this root canal on myself......

[bill8379]

Our time is money. Would you expect to get free, reliable legal or medical advice from a forum?
That's exactly what a forum is for.:dizzy:

[k911lowe]

mow short,fertilize,water deep.cut lawn at short at least once a week or more.

[Ric]

That's exactly what a forum is for.:dizzy:

Bill

IMHO I think the advice on forums are over rated by the general member. A real professional legal Forum would discuss the differences in Chapter 982 as opposed to Chapter 1087 of the civil code. Here we are discussing WHAT IS A CIVIL CODE.

[bill8379]

I think the advice on forums are over rated by the general member.
Most realize not to believe everything you read but, Forums are my favorite way to get practically any information. This forum is particularly helpful in respect to so many things related to lawn care it's amazing.

If I want computer advice or info, I go to Anantec etc.

As for this,

A real professional legal Forum would discuss the differences in Chapter 982 as opposed to Chapter 1087 of the civil code. Here we are discussing WHAT IS A CIVIL CODE.

I'm not real sure what you're getting at. The guy just wanted to know how to fix his lawn and I think it's a perfectly legit question to be asked on a forum. I think some of those guys are angry they are not getting any phone calls themselves.:laugh:

You see, I think he was inferring that that asking for information on a forum is wrong and he should phone a pro and put himself in his hands. But lots of people like to putter around their yard.

[HandyHomeMedic]

Just like every other PITA who insists that their LAST lawn guy drove 60 miles round-trip to mow 3 acres for $25.00.
If he wants a presentable lawn, he needs to step up and hire a professional.

BRB, I have to go finish this root canal on myself......
Dude, you're f'ing hysterical!

[Ric]

Most realize not to believe everything you read but, Forums are my favorite way to get practically any information. This forum is particularly helpful in respect to so many things related to lawn care it's amazing.

If I want computer advice or info, I go to Anantec etc.

As for this,


I'm not real sure what you're getting at. The guy just wanted to know how to fix his lawn and I think it's a perfectly legit question to be asked on a forum. I think some of those guys are angry they are not getting any phone calls themselves.:laugh:

You see, I think he was inferring that that asking for information on a forum is wrong and he should phone a pro and put himself in his hands. But lots of people like to putter around their yard.

Bill

I enjoy LS but my point is the same questions about should I walk forward or backward when spraying, are very boring to me. Who cares if you walk sideways when spraying?? IMHO we should be discussing The Redox potential of the chemical being sprayed. As for homeowner question, I see nothing wrong in helping them.

[humble1]

"Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to hire any one to come out and treat it. Where are the experts that can give me some more advice for this problem...come on guys."
I find that hard to believe. It doesn't look like your neighbors are surviving on a paper route and eating at the soup kitchen.
Our time is money. Would you expect to get free, reliable legal or medical advice from a forum?
Skip a couple rounds of golf and hire someone with knowledge and ability fix that skanky yard of yours before the neighbors drum you out of the association.
:hammerhead:

yup what you said:clapping:

[bill8379]

Bill

I enjoy LS but my point is the same questions about should I walk forward or backward when spraying, are very boring to me. Who cares if you walk sideways when spraying?? IMHO we should be discussing The Redox potential of the chemical being sprayed. As for homeowner question, I see nothing wrong in helping them.

I know what you mean, exactly what you mean in fact. After three years of "It's really HOT!" or "Gas prices are too high" threads, I know exactly what you mean. "What mower should I buy" or "Hey It's ME!! BigW, this is what I did this week" But I try to get through the chaff and copy/paste exceptional advice into a word document when I find it.

Same thing with a book, 90% of it is crap.

You shouldn't even want people to be shy about asking stupid questions. Because, I walked backwards last year and it's a pain. I actually never even thought about walking forward onto wet grass because I want as little contact with Trillion as I can. Rubber boots will do the trick, wind at your back. I suppose I could learn by trial and error but I choose to ask on a forum. It was a good question to ask, for me at least.

There's room for amateur questions and professional debate, after all if there was no professionals here, the rest of us couldn't learn from them.

[mngrassguy]

Guys, What is the best way to take care of this?? I continue to plug these things out but they keep on coming back.
Should I spray some sort of Weed B Gone first and fertilize the yard?? Anything would help!

Thanks!

What do you mean when you say you "plug these things out"? I hope you are not pulling weeds out with a "plugger". Like Dr Phil says, "Hows that workin' for ya"? Do yourself a favor and toss that thing out.

As far as hiring a pro, it would cost you the same to do it yourself if you were to buy the same products. Weed b gone is still better than doing nothing. Read and follow the label.

[Dominicano]

"Unfortunately, I don't have the funds right now to hire any one to come out and treat it. Where are the experts that can give me some more advice for this problem...come on guys."
I find that hard to believe. It doesn't look like your neighbors are surviving on a paper route and eating at the soup kitchen.
Our time is money. Would you expect to get free, reliable legal or medical advice from a forum?
Skip a couple rounds of golf and hire someone with knowledge and ability fix that skanky yard of yours before the neighbors drum you out of the association.
:hammerhead:
I knew it was just a matter of time before some one ignorant like you were going to respond. I'm not trying to get a freebie at all! Just because the property looks nice doesn't mean I'm rolling in money! Don't know what the neighbors are surviving on but I know what I'm surviving on!...but of course, I don't have to explain my self to you! I've been a member of this forum for a while and seen folks that like to help out without always asking for something in return...unlike you. That's why Lawnsite is a great tool to get advice for things like this. I had some one take care of this last year but can't do it this year. Next time you stop in a threat and have nothing constructive to say.. KEEP IT MOVING! :hammerhead:In the other hand, this forum has a few people like you. Since time is money, you should probably stop coming to the site and stop "wasting" time here...since you that concern. I'm sure you have better things to do than to answer a question or two. But I'm sure you find the time to ask question when you need something. Enough about you, I would like to thank everyone who try helping some one in need! Because of you all is why Lawnsite does so well and is a great resource of information.
and by the way goirknoids - I don't play golf! Not my style.

Once again, thanks to all that took the time to help!:waving
::waving:

[Dominicano]

That's exactly what a forum is for.:dizzy:

EXACTLY!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[Dominicano]

Most realize not to believe everything you read but, Forums are my favorite way to get practically any information. This forum is particularly helpful in respect to so many things related to lawn care it's amazing.

If I want computer advice or info, I go to Anantec etc.

As for this,


I'm not real sure what you're getting at. The guy just wanted to know how to fix his lawn and I think it's a perfectly legit question to be asked on a forum. I think some of those guys are angry they are not getting any phone calls themselves.:laugh:

You see, I think he was inferring that that asking for information on a forum is wrong and he should phone a pro and put himself in his hands. But lots of people like to putter around their yard.
You see, I think he was inferring that that asking for information on a forum is wrong and he should phone a pro and put himself in his hands. But lots of people like to putter around their yard.[/QUOTE]
Well said bill8379! Not really sure why people get offended about questions being asked in a forum. That's the point of a forum! Although I also understand what Ric is saying, we shouldn't condemn people for asking "stupid" questions. If you come to a question that you feel you have no input for or think is silly, than you have the freedom to keep it moving and go to something else. I think you made a good point; these people are not getting enough calls so they want to vent on me when I ask a legit question! Anyway, I still love this site. The professional advice out weights the ignorant comments!!

[Frank Fescue]

the guy asked a question. and yes your time may be money, but at last check none of us were being paid to be on here. some come here because they like the talk of the trade, others come on for help. just because this guy is a homeowner doesnt mean he should be demeaned.

[kappa915]

Agreed Frank Fescue,

I find a lot of very useful information on this site, but too often I see people throwing their B.S. around to try and prove how much they know. This is a forum for information. It should be used to help each other not degrade them.

Domincano

Since I'm in North Georgia, here is what I believe is going on with your lawn from the pictures. The main weed present is pigweed (although many in the area refer to it as fireweed, american burnweed and poke weed) it is not controlled by a pre-emergent and therefore is best eliminated by a post-emergent spray. It generally pops up overnight and develops in late spring (6-8 week period) and is most common in yards with to much thatch (try dethatching or aerating). It also looks like your lawn has suffered from the drought from last year and probably a case of dollar spot or two; hence, the uneven greening up. Try to spray a post emergent spray on the weeds and apply a high nitrogen slow release fertilizer. Should help a bunch, but to be honest for the money you will spend on the product the smartest thing to do is call a professional for a program or at least a one time treatment. You'll be amazed at the results. General rates in our area for approx. 5,000 sq. ft. run from $29 to $39 per application.

Just food for thought. Good Luck!:usflag:

[bahamamills]

It was good to see some of you come to the rescue with this guy I was starting to feel like if you are not a professional you should not be here which is wrong. I could pay someone to work for me but I love doing it myself I have the equipment and will to do it.

Most of our parents were DIY and many of us were raised that way so don't be so quick to slam someone or question if they are licensed just for trying to work on their own lawn.

[Dominicano]

Agreed Frank Fescue,

I find a lot of very useful information on this site, but too often I see people throwing their B.S. around to try and prove how much they know. This is a forum for information. It should be used to help each other not degrade them.

Domincano

Since I'm in North Georgia, here is what I believe is going on with your lawn from the pictures. The main weed present is pigweed (although many in the area refer to it as fireweed, american burnweed and poke weed) it is not controlled by a pre-emergent and therefore is best eliminated by a post-emergent spray. It generally pops up overnight and develops in late spring (6-8 week period) and is most common in yards with to much thatch (try dethatching or aerating). It also looks like your lawn has suffered from the drought from last year and probably a case of dollar spot or two; hence, the uneven greening up. Try to spray a post emergent spray on the weeds and apply a high nitrogen slow release fertilizer. Should help a bunch, but to be honest for the money you will spend on the product the smartest thing to do is call a professional for a program or at least a one time treatment. You'll be amazed at the results. General rates in our area for approx. 5,000 sq. ft. run from $29 to $39 per application.

Just food for thought. Good Luck!:usflag:

Thanks for the advice Kappa! I really appreciate it! :waving:

[zemzabob]

Man I love working in my yard and when I found this place I loved it, now I have a place to learn from professionals, and that has been working out great Intel I seen this tread I mean come on the first few post were so uncalled for. If you don't want to help then don't, but don't hammer someone cause they asked a question and you think they have money to pay to call someone. Whats up with that? I mean what if he lost his job like so many people have in the last few years including myself, happened to me last year doing great now but for a minuet it was hard times, and I live in a nice big upscale subdivision. Look a forum is for info to all and you may even make some good friends as well I mean I have lots of questions about my yard, now it makes me a little more hesitant about asking them, in fear that one of you know it alls may chime in and flame me.

Grow up people.

[Dominicano]

Man I love working in my yard and when I found this place I loved it, now I have a place to learn from professionals, and that has been working out great Intel I seen this tread I mean come on the first few post were so uncalled for. If you don't want to help then don't, but don't hammer someone cause they asked a question and you think they have money to pay to call someone. Whats up with that? I mean what if he lost his job like so many people have in the last few years including myself, happened to me last year doing great now but for a minuet it was hard times, and I live in a nice big upscale subdivision. Look a forum is for info to all and you may even make some good friends as well I mean I have lots of questions about my yard, now it makes me a little more hesitant about asking them, in fear that one of you know it alls may chime in and flame me.

Grow up people.

Not to spill out my problems on any body but that's exactly what happened to me a few months back! (You definitely hit home on that one) I was one of the hundreds of people laid off in my company. Corporate America is so unpredictable! Taking about getting caught off guard! I was not expecting it at all. So you can definitely identify with me in regards to tough times!
Don't feel bad asking questions on this forum, there are TONS of great people that would love to answer your question for nothing in returned. I've received great advice already in regards to my 'weed' problem from great professionals. I'm telling you man, I love this site and thank you all again for helping out. Especially the PM I've received thus far! :clapping::usflag::usflag:

[zemzabob]

Not to spill out my problems on any body but that's exactly what happened to me a few months back! (You definitely hit home on that one) I was one of the hundreds of people laid off in my company. Corporate America is so unpredictable! Taking about getting caught off guard! I was not expecting it at all. So you can definitely identify with me in regards to tough times!
Don't feel bad asking questions on this forum, there are TONS of great people that would love to answer your question for nothing in returned. I've received great advice already in regards to my 'weed' problem from great professionals. I'm telling you man, I love this site and thank you all again for helping out. Especially the PM I've received thus far! :clapping::usflag::usflag:

Just keep your head up it gets better hope everything works out for you.

[Dominicano]

A few pics on what the lawn looks like today (a few pics before and after I cut the grass today). I treated the lawn with Scott's 2 Weed Control and cut it low several days after treatment. It's been couple of weeks now and I have not seen weeds at all:cool2:!! I just need to get the grass looking green now. Thanks Chris!:clapping::clapping:And thanks to all that pitched in and helped!:clapping:

[Hogjaw]

Wow, now results like that alone should be enough to get us up out of bed every morning and want to go to work.

Good job all.

[Ric]

A few pics on what the lawn looks like today (a few pics before and after I cut the grass today). I treated the lawn with Scott's 2 Weed Control and cut it low several days after treatment. It's been couple of weeks now and I have not seen weeds at all:cool2:!! I just need to get the grass looking green now. Thanks Chris!:clapping::clapping:And thanks to all that pitched in and helped!:clapping:

Dominicano

Change up the mowing pattern, your railroad tracks are showing.

[HandyHomeMedic]

Hey -- strong work! Like night & day. Nice!