Centipede Grass Problem

[cantari]

Hi all.

These pictures are of centipede grass that was sod laid down about 3 months ago. Not sure if these pictures are taken well enough, but there are certain spots in the lawn that are dying it seems. There has been a lot of rain lately so moisture is not a problem.

Could this be Thatch as the lawn clippings are not collected up? If so, what can be done to remedy this? If not thatch, any other ideas?

Thanks a lot


Lawn2 by Cantari, on Flickr



Lawn1 by Cantari, on Flickr


Lawn3 by Cantari, on Flickr

[RussellB]

Was Bolster mixed in with the soil prior to installation? I'v had great success with this product. If not, what fertilizer was used?

[cantari]

Bolster was not mixed into the soil.

The fertilizer used was a 32-0-4 a few months after it was laid down.

[Ric]

Originally Posted by cantari

Bolster was not mixed into the soil.

The fertilizer used was a 32-0-4 a few months after it was laid down.

32-0-4 is certainly the wrong fertilizer for new sod. I strongly suggest to contact your county extention agent and find out which Professional landscape company he recommends you use, Fire the one you have because they don't have a clue if the are using 32-0-4 on new sod.

[cantari]

Thanks for the info Ric

[RussellB]

I hope this was a homeowner mistake. Things like that happen but a landscaper certainly should know better.

[cantari]

So do you think the fertilizer is the culprit? If so, just time to heal? Any chance thatch is involved as well?

[RussellB]

Looks like fert burn to me. I'd leave it alone and see what happens. It may come back strong but it will probably be next spring.

[cantari]

Thanks for everything Russell

[AllBrad]

spittlebugs?