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Expert: Ronald B Persaud - 7/1/2009


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how long do you leave the straw on new grass

Answer
You may leave the straw in place provided that it has not been applied too thickly. It is even beneficial to allow the straw to decompose in place because it improves the soil.
If the straw layer is too thick, it can impede the growth of the grass seedlings. You will have to judge. If you must remove some of the straw, use a long-handled rake and a very light touch. Work from the perimeter because you do not want to trample the tender seedlings.

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Ronald B Persaud

Expertise

Florida (Central and South) lawns maintenance and troubleshooting.

Experience

Work experience in Garden and Technical Sales (Ace Hardware and Lesco). L&O Spray Technican/Horticulturist/Tree permitting (Local Municipality). Commercial Landscape Maintenance (Condo complex and Shopping Mall)

Organizations
Past member Florida Landscape Maintenance Association (Pinellas County).

Publications
On the 'Gardenweb' under the pseudonym "Ronalawn82"

Education/Credentials
CPO certified (L&O) Florida. Hons. Graduate: Eastern Caribbean Farm Institute (now Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry), Trinidad WI.

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