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Expert: James L. Crowder - 11/5/2009


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When is it to late to sow grass in Tennessee

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Hi Gary, Unless we get an unusually early cold spell, I consider the absolute last date to plant fescue in east TN to be Nov 1, middle TN Nov. 10th and west TN Nov 25th, but the earlier the better.  The sooner it get's established, the less likely a freeze will heave it out of the ground.  Ground temperatures may be warm enough for the seed to come up after these dates, but your success dwindles as the cold approaches.
Warm season grasses (bermuda, etc.) are planted May 1 - July 1.  Jim

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James L. Crowder

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I can answer questions about soils, soil amendments, drainage and proper planting. I can answer questions about insects and diseases, weed control, etc. I have extensive background in homeowner labeled pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) and their proper use. I can also answer questions about the growing requirements of specific plants.

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I have 40 years experience in the lawn and garden business split fairly evenly between the retail nursery business and wholesale distribution of consumer lawn and garden products. From 1990 to 2000 I co-hosted a weekly call-in talk radio program in Memphis, TN.

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Garden Writers Association

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Green Thumb Magazine - out of print

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40 years of learning everday.

Awards and Honors
Past president of the Memphis Horticultural Society. Past president of the Memphis Bonsai Society. Memphis Horticultural Society 2008 Horticultural Excellence Award

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