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Posted by Bill on August 27, 2008, 10:49 am
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> Hi, I have a question about my lawn..
>
> I have noticed that on my lawn I have been having lots of dry
> patches... An 'expert' came over and said I have bent grass- since
> there were once many golf courses in the area at one time. They
> suggested that we aerate the lawn and then overseed with a blend of
> grass seeds.. Does this seem like the right approach to deal with
> bent grass?
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> My questions
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> 1) They also recommended applying lime- would that help the lawn?
> would it help bent grass?
> 2) They recommended nutsedge treatment-- is that crucial to do?
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> Finally I have a 5 application lawncare program.. Early Spring, Mid
> Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall
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> if one has bent grass do they need all 5 or not?
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> Thanks
> KOS
Get a soil test and decide yourself. Lawncare program reminds me of
B.T. Barnum. Not to demean but lawn culture is alien to me. Guess you
live in an area where lawns are of import.
<http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=nutsedge+treatmen
t&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8>
Herbicide stuff.
Bill with a small weedy lawn.
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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA
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