General Care
Guidelines for Established
Lawns
Mowing
The settings below are
appropriate in the spring and fall. In June, July and
August, raise the mowing height one inch to cool the turf
plant and reduce stress, except the buffalograss, which can
remain at the low mowing height.
|
Grass Species |
Mower Setting in
spring/fall |
Mow When Grass
is: |
|
Kentucky Bluegrass |
2
inches |
3
inches |
|
Turf-Type Tall Fescue |
2
1/2 inches |
3
1/2 inches |
|
RTF® Water Saver |
2
to 2 1/2 inches |
3
to 4 inches |
|
Turf-type Buffalograss |
2
to 3 inches |
3
to 4 inches |
|
Zoysia |
2
inches |
3
inches |
Fertilization
|
Grass Species |
Fertilization Approximate Dates |
|
Kentucky
Bluegrass |
May 1st, June 1st, September
1st,
and October 20th
|
|
Turf-Type Tall
Fescue |
May
1st, August 15th and October 20th |
|
RTF® Water Saver |
May
1st, August 15th and October 20th |
|
Turf-type
Buffalograss |
June
1st, July 1st and an optional August 1st |
|
Zoysia |
June
1st, July 1st and an optional August 1st |
In early spring a
combination product that contains pre-emergent weed control
may be applied to prevent weeds from emerging in your yard.
Follow label directions.
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Watering
|
Grass Species |
Amount
and Frequency |
|
Kentucky Bluegrass |
1/2 inch to 3/4 inch
twice per week
|
|
Turf-Type Tall Fescue |
1-1/2 inches to 2
inches
every other week
|
|
RTF® Water Saver |
1-1/2 inches to 2
inches
every other week
|
|
Turf-type Buffalograss |
Only if plant shows
stress
|
|
Zoysia |
1 inch every other
week
|
The best time to
water is early morning, so less water is lost by
evaporation. The worst time to water is in the
evening because the lawn stays wet all night, which
encourages disease development. Lawns watered too
frequently tend to develop shallow root systems which
may make them more susceptible to grub damage and
heat/drought stress.
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