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  • Herbicide Options for Managing Common Lawn Weeds in Maryland

    … March 20, 2024 Herbicides have been used to control lawn weeds since the 1950s. But the potential risks to … Glyphosate is typically used in preparation for total lawn renovation. These are usually not used on grass as they also … for a specific waiting period between application and overseeding.   Examples Common Name:   Dithiopyr;  Trade …

  • Seeding or Sodding - Lawns

    … Updated: August 17, 2023 There are varying degrees of lawn seeding that range from lawn establishment, total renovation, overseeding, and repairing bare spots. Laying sod is the …

  • Lawn Aeration

    … time to aerate warm-season lawns. Never aerate when a lawn is dormant. A general rule is to aerate only when … aerating if the soil is dry. Aeration can be done before overseeding. This procedure makes holes for the seed to fall … decompose in a couple of weeks. Related information Lawn Renovation and Overseeding Starting a New LawnLawn Aeration …

  • Bermudagrass or Wiregrass

    … in the fall and turns brown.  Bermudagrass or wiregrass in lawn. Photo: Kevin Mathias, UMD Reproduction This grass … herbicide) to spot-treat or renovate the entire lawn. Renovation should be initiated in mid-to-late August allowing … a Lawn in Maryland Lawn Alternatives Lawn Renovation and Overseeding Organic Lawn Care Common Home Lawn Weeds …

  • Poor Seed Germination - Lawns

    … Updated: March 2, 2023 Starting a  new lawn  or  overseeding an existing lawn successfully is a process. When a newly seeded lawn

  • Sod

    … install sod than with seeding. More expensive. An instant lawn and faster establishment. Limited choice of turf … Based on HGIC publication HG 102  Lawn Establishment, Renovation, and Overseeding. Related information Starting a New Lawn Lawn

  • Grass Seed

    … because they increase the genetic diversity of your lawn. Certain grass species and cultivars are more … to plant? Grass-type Lawn establishment grass seed rate Overseeding grass seed rate Turf-type tall fescue 6-8 lbs. … Based on HGIC publication HG 102 Lawn Establishment, Renovation, and Overseeding. Related information Starting a …

  • October Tips and Tasks

    … from sprouting prematurely. Lawns Time is running out for lawn renovation or overseeding. Grass seed should be planted by the middle of …

  • Vinegar: An Alternative to Glyphosate?

    … types of planting, e.g. field/bed/turfgrass preparation or renovation. It can be spot sprayed for general weed control … proper moving, and seeding/plant establishment and overseeding. Avoiding conditions that favor weeds (compacted … and number of applications required. For example, a lawn study (3) in NY found that acetic acid herbicides were …

  • March Tips and Tasks

    … application of fertilizer should not be necessary if your lawn was fertilized in the fall.  March is considered the second-best time to  seed your lawn  to make repairs, or to repair bare areas. The best time …