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by gtnike
July 8th, 2021, 1:29 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Help-dying!
Replies: 4
Views: 1926

Re: Help-dying!

I cannot imagine how much water you would have to put on bermuda to overwater it when it's 100 degrees outside. I don't think that is your issue. I think it's primarily shade caused by that bush because the shape of the dried up area appears to mirror the bush. Does the sun set behind that bush? You...
by gtnike
July 7th, 2020, 8:53 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: bringing back bermuda
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: bringing back bermuda

wow! there is grass under there? any idea how long it has been covered up? If it has been that was all season, I don't think you'll get it back.
by gtnike
July 7th, 2020, 8:50 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Where to buy Zorro (or other fine leaf) Zoysia plugs
Replies: 6
Views: 2722

Re: Where to buy Zorro (or other fine leaf) Zoysia plugs

I love zoysia but in your area, why not go with bent grass since it's for a putting surface?
by gtnike
June 2nd, 2020, 2:06 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Please help with Meyer Zoysia
Replies: 2
Views: 348

Re: Please help with Meyer Zoysia

So I don't come here as often as I used to, but sorry to see your question un-answered. I plugged my lawn same as you, but I'm further south so my results will have been different. That said, right now you don't need to do anything. You won't have a zoysia lawn this year. Likely the earliest you wil...
by gtnike
June 2nd, 2020, 2:00 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Wide blade Zoysia needs help
Replies: 2
Views: 336

Re: Wide blade Zoysia needs help

I disagree, I plugged zoysia in my old house, and there was a patch of bermuda between me and the neighbor that I just assumed would be there forever. Not true, the zoysia eventually took it over and even overtook the neighbors yard up to their driveway. The key is don't cut it low. I cut my Zoysia ...
by gtnike
June 2nd, 2020, 1:55 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Bermuda height
Replies: 3
Views: 697

Re: Bermuda height

Not an expert, but my understanding is you should cut it as low as possible. That's why reel mowers are preferred for bermuda over rotary because you can cut it lower. I would suggest you cut part of the lawn low and watch the results. The beauty of bermuda is even if you make a mistake you won't ki...
by gtnike
May 16th, 2020, 10:01 am
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Please help with Zoysia question
Replies: 20
Views: 2309

Re: Please help with Zoysia question

I did a similar project in 2011, although in TN so a bit warmer. My recommendation is do nothing. Milo won't hurt and is good for the soil. Just don't expect to see much action this year. You'll think it failed and then next year your plugs will come in much bigger. It is a slow process for sure but...
by gtnike
August 28th, 2019, 10:33 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: New to Bermuda
Replies: 5
Views: 595

Re: New to Bermuda

My dad has SA but I'm not familiar with it. You think it will look good growing alongside Bermuda?
by gtnike
August 15th, 2019, 7:29 am
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Back with a new Bermuda project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: Back with a new Bermuda project

wow I wouldn't have thought so either because it does look so uniform. this is also right below our septic drain field so it is well-fed weeds.

Ok that explains why the weed-b-gon didn't work, I need the version with crabgrass control. Will give it a shot. Thx!
by gtnike
August 14th, 2019, 9:42 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Back with a new Bermuda project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: Back with a new Bermuda project

thx Andy! been catching up, good to see some familiar names.
by gtnike
August 14th, 2019, 8:55 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Back with a new Bermuda project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Back with a new Bermuda project

It's been such a long time I tried going to the old bestlawn site! To bring everyone up to speed I renovated my lawn from fescue to zoysia in 2011. Here is that thread. https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3725&hilit=zoysia+fescue+to+zoysia Once the zoysia took over there wasn't mu...
by gtnike
June 10th, 2017, 5:45 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011
Replies: 94
Views: 14783

Re: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011

Yeah definitely! Cboling do you ever propagate your own plugs? I did that a lot in the first few years to speed things up.
by gtnike
June 9th, 2017, 11:36 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: A river ran through it - TN renovation
Replies: 35
Views: 1150

Re: A river ran through it - TN renovation

Hey EM, who are you getting your sod from? I have a a friend whose dad is the owner of mountain valley sod and they have zoysia. Also I put some updated pics in my reno thread if you want to have a look at where you will be in a few years! Mine has pretty well looked the same for the past few years,...
by gtnike
June 9th, 2017, 10:56 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011
Replies: 94
Views: 14783

Re: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011

Here is my hellstrip. Right at the bottom I am having a major poa outbreak because the shade from the house on one side and a giant evergreen in my neighbors yard limits the sun. But if I can find time to knock out the poa, the zoysia is really doing quite well considering the limited sunlight. http...
by gtnike
June 9th, 2017, 10:41 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011
Replies: 94
Views: 14783

Re: Fescue to Zoysia renovation, Middle Tennessee - 2011

I don't know how long to update a reno thread, but one of the members doing a similar reno asked for updated pics, so I will go ahead and post these here for anyone considering a similar venture. First off the lawn is as "done" as a lawn ever can be. I have 2 large oaks in the back which if they eve...
by gtnike
June 4th, 2017, 1:01 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Bermuda growth issues around driveway
Replies: 5
Views: 559

Re: Bermuda growth issues around driveway

So to clarify the grass had looked fine but had been bad since the drought? If then that eliminates an underlying cause. One thing I would make sure you aren't over watering. Something else, have you tried an organic fertilizer like milorganite? That might help the soil, I had similar issues on a sl...
by gtnike
June 4th, 2017, 12:41 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: A river ran through it - TN renovation
Replies: 35
Views: 1150

Re: A river ran through it - TN renovation

I don't think they are dead, but I will say over watering is a common problem with zoysia. I would probably only water every few days unless it rains. Temps are perfect for zoysia right now! Will definitely post some updated pics once the rain stops. Lawn is looking great, just threw some milo out t...
by gtnike
June 1st, 2017, 1:56 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: A river ran through it - TN renovation
Replies: 35
Views: 1150

Re: A river ran through it - TN renovation

Sorry for being late to the party, I think I can help you as I did the exact same thing you are doing now, about 20 miles down the road from you! Here is my reno thread from 2011. I should take some pictures when I get home. Especially right now, my lawn is in great shape, well, about 90% of it. The...
by gtnike
April 19th, 2017, 1:35 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Warm Season Shade Grass
Replies: 15
Views: 1286

Re: Warm Season Shade Grass

Isn't Zoysia a possibility? There are different varieties so its important to get the right one but they are a little bit more shade tolerant. Zoysia might be "more" shade tolerant, but it isn't really shade tolerant and will compete with the bermuda. I have TTTF in my shady spots and plan to leave...