Thursday, August 27, 2020

Lawn Tips for Late August

Once the weather cools down in September, you can seed or sod tall fescue grass.

UGA Extension Turfgrass Specialist Clint Waltz has these tips for your lawn for the end of August:

By mid-August, turf care begins to shift. Warm-season turfgrass is nearing the close of its establishment window, while it’s too early yet for establishing cool season turf. 
  • Split applications of fertilizer for warm-season turf continues through October, but it’s too early yet for fertilizing cool season turf. 
  • Continue to monitor for diseases, such as brown patch, dollar spot, or Pythium blight, affecting both cool- and warm-season turfgrasses. 
  • Insect activity may still be high. Monitor frequently for pests, such as chinch bugs, mole crickets, sod webworms, or grubs. 

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