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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| runners | 3/16/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I have a fairly new front yard. A couple of yrs old, I have runners all over my yard and they are ... A: I am not sure what you want to do. Do you... ...Want to mow less frequently? ...Want to water " ... | ||
| Problem Growing Grass | 3/16/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I have a very large maple tree on my front lawn that provides wonderful shade but does not allow the ... A: Well, this is pretty simple. There's too much shade under the tree. It's pretty much that simple. ... | ||
| Poa Annua | 3/16/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I live in Columbia, SC and have a St Augustine lawn. Many weed products for southern lawns are for ... A: You could try using preemergent herbicides in the fall before the new annual bluegrass infiltrates. ... | ||
| SCOTTS GRUB MIX | 3/16/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I NEED TO USE SCOTTS GRUB MIX EVERY SPRING.ITS VERY EFFECTIVE IN CONTROLLING GRUBS. BUT, WHAT ARE ... A: My standard reply is, "There are no safe chemicals; only safe ways of using chemicals". I am not ... | ||
| Grass | 3/16/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: Why is my grass greener and taller over my underground power line compared to the rest of my lawn. ... A: That would be far more likely due to the soil that was placed over the line after it was buried. ... | ||
| Chinch bugs | 3/16/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: How do I know if the brown spots on my St. Augustine grass are chinch bugs or fungus? Thanks, ... A: You can eliminate bugs by doing a 2x2x2 'soap flush' on random spots on the lawn. Mix 2 ounces of ... | ||
| Wet Lawn | 3/16/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I live in the north east. We have protected land on our property that in the spring is like a pond. ... A: By "protected land" I suppose that you mean land that has to be specially treated; or perhaps I ... | ||
| landscaping | 3/16/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I'm in NE Ohio.....I heard of a mixture of products that will help your grass to grow. It had in it ... A: What you have described is a "Home Brew" of products that are claimed to have positive effects on ... | ||
| organic lawn food | 3/15/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I'd like to take an organic approach to feeding my lawn up here in Boston, MA. What do you suggest? ... A: Truth be told, entire books have been written in response to this question, so I simply can't begin ... | ||
| How to identify Floratam | 3/15/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I live in Columbia, SC and have a St Augustine lawn. Many weed products for southern lawns are for ... A: There's no real way for a non-professional to tell Floratam from other St. Augustine varieties. I ... | ||
| Sugars | 3/15/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I am reading up on how to convert to an organic lawn. The sugar referred to for use in organic lawn ... A: Brown sugar is used because the crystals are coated with molasses. Yeasts and other beneficial soil ... | ||
| growing grass... 'trying to" | 3/15/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We live in Chicago and have a nice size yard. 3 years ago when we move din we had sod laid all over ... A: Unfortunately, 1 hour a day of sunlight just isn't going to do it for you. It's a bit like asking ... | ||
| When is the earliest i can seed a new lawn? | 3/14/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We just filled in a large area behind our house in Western Mass. that was a swail in order to level ... A: If you seeded now, it would come in, but it would take a while as the soil temperatures aren't high ... | ||
| Mayer Zoysia | 3/14/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I have a nice Zoysia back lawn, but right now, I have patches of blue grass, tons of onion sprouts ... A: I am sorry but I cannot recommend a weedkiller. The reason is that I need to know the scientific ... | ||
| Rye Grass Problems | 3/13/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We built a house in Aug 08, tilling the back yard and planting rye grass for an initial support ... A: You do not need to scrape away the Ryegrass, as it will break down on its own. You certainly can ... | ||
| aerating in NC | 3/13/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I live in Raleigh, NC. A rather warm climate in the summer. When should I aerate my lawn? In the ... A: Seeding without aerating seems pointless to me, since the seed wouldn't be getting down to the soil. ... | ||
| troubleshooting | 3/13/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: We have had this problem with our grass turning yellow in areas right after green up. so we started ... A: Cutting the lawn close at the first mowing of the year is only part of a larger program. The mower ... | ||
| Lawn Care | 3/12/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I am trying to renew my lawn. One gardener insists I must go through a long process of complete ... A: Just as many chefs will have different approaches to making a similar dish, so will different lawn ... | ||
| onion grass | 3/12/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: Is there a product out there which I could spray on my onion grass to get rid of it? Sincerely, Ron A: This is the first time I have heard about onion grass and all the references about it seem to come ... | ||
| How to stop various types of weeds from growing | 3/11/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: every spring I get all these different types of weeds growing in my front and backyards. How do I ... A: Weeds are persistent and will keep coming back. You'll just need to make it more of an annual ... | ||
| Rye Grass Problems | 3/11/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We built a house in Aug 08, tilling the back yard and planting rye grass for an initial support ... A: What type of Ryegrass did you plant? There are two types and they could not be more different. ... | ||
| Lawn Repair | 3/10/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: Last year I got two large dogs and they have destroyed a section of my lawn where they play and ... A: That would certainly make sense if you want to get grass to grow back again. Constant traffic from ... | ||
| torpedo grass | 3/10/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: How do I kill torpedo grass? I have it in zoysia grass ,azaleas, roses and around crape myrtles. A: Fluazifop is a chemical that will kill true grasses like torpedo grass (Panicum repens) and not ... | ||
| weeds in centipede | 3/10/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I put in a new centipede lawn 3 summers ago. Most of it is doing well. One area where it was ... A: There could be a dozen different explanations as to why the grass isn't doing well in that area, but ... | ||
| weeds galore this year | 3/9/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: CJ, I live near Dallas, TX and had my yard under control last year but this year there seems to be ... A: There are several products available for selective weed control. Ortho's "Weed-B-Gone" is just one ... | ||
| Planting grass seed. | 3/8/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We had a new septic field put in last fall (Michigan)and a good portion of the backyard is bare. My ... A: Well, it should go without saying that for the grass to grow, the kids and pets will need to give it ... | ||
| mulch on lawn | 3/8/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We live in Austin, Texas and have bald spots on the lawn. We don't want to put dirt on the lawn ... A: Well, it won't outright kill the grass, but it certainly won't help at all either. If you are ... | ||
| fire-burned lawn | 3/8/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: Our neighbor accidently set our lawn on fire. We live near Tampa and have St. Augustine grass. We ... A: It will come back. Long ago and far away it used to be an acceptable practice in the rejuvenation of ... | ||
| Replacing half dead bermuda with fescue -- will fescue take over..hopefully? | 3/7/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: Good Afternoon....I was just reading the post regarding the gentleman that moved to Athens GA and ... A: I have to be honest. The Tall Fescue is going to be a tough battle for you, and I recommend caution ... | ||
| wild green onions | 3/7/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: We have centapede grass, which is brown and dormant still. Every year we have problems with green ... A: These are really persistent, and you usually just have to try to kill them as they pop up. One of ... | ||
| corner lot in Florida | 3/7/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: Residents walk their dogs all alongside our lawn and allow them to urinate - what can we put - spray ... A: If I found a foolproof answer to your question, I would not be here, writing this. Seriously, you ... | ||
| weed with stickers | 3/7/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I live in North Texas and we have 3 acres. We have a severe problem with some type of weed I can't ... A: I suspect that you are dealing with sandspurs (Cenchrus spp). Effective control starts with ... | ||
| clay,dry soil | 3/7/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: How do I get grass to grow in my yard with dry, clay soil and some trees that shade it? A: Whether you choose seed, sprig or sod, that clay soil will require some tilling. Seed will require ... | ||
| bermuda | 3/7/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I have bermuda grass that was sodded two years ago by the people that built my home. I hate bermuda. ... A: I think that in order to actually get rid of the Bermuda, you'll need to do exactly as you dreaded. ... | ||
| prep for new bahia sod | 3/6/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I live in central Florida. I just killed all of the weeds and tilled my lawn. I am getting ready for ... A: It looks like you are dealing with a hydrophobic condition. What is needed is a wetting agent, ... | ||
| Lawncare | 3/6/2009 | Ronald B Persaud |
| Q: I have a shaded back yard and it previously was healthy with green grass. After a year of neglect ... A: Shaded and one year of neglect; moss is growing. Seems that the shade has increased or water has ... | ||
| lawn | 3/6/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: The backyard lawn doesn't seem to have a root system. Every year it doesn't look healthy, and it ... A: I have 2 suggestions. Generally a poor root system indicates poor drainage and/or too much shade. ... | ||
| new lawn | 3/6/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: moved into a new house in morganton,nc 28655 in november.would like to know when is the best time to ... A: It sounds to me like something tough would be ideal. Full sun and clay soil can make for pretty ... | ||
| Old Pasture Yard | 3/6/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: Our yard has never been desirable. We have no shading trees so our yard gets plenty of sun. Our ... A: As with many questions I receive, I just have to take an educated guess here since I can't actually ... | ||
| Weeds | 3/6/2009 | C. J. Brown |
| Q: I have read that putting sugar on the lawn and watering helps to control weeds. Does this technique ... A: No, sugar will do no such thing. I'm still surprised at how many people believe and pass along this ... | ||
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C. J. Brown
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Expertise
I can answer questions on cool and warm season grasses, soil problems, irrigation, insect, grub, weed and crabgrass control. I can also help with cultural practices such as mowing, aeration, dethatching, and leaf management.
Experience
Co-Founder and owner of Teed & Brown, Inc. www.teedandbrown.com.
Lawn Care Columnist as "The Lawn Coach" www.thelawncoach.com
Organizations
PLANET
Publications
Danbury News Times "HomeStyle" Magazine
Tinytown Gazette, MA
The Picket News, MD
Manchester Press, IA
Macomb Observer, MI
Metro Observer, MI
Bottom Line Personal
www.TheLawnCoach.com
Education/Credentials
Penn State University - B.S. in Turfgrass Science
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