OT: Turf Grass Managers help please.

[mcdawg22]

I have a centipede lawn in the panhadle of FL. When we moved into the house last Nov. We had a ton of henbit, what can I do to stop it and keep the lawn healthy? PH is @ 7.5

 

[Cohendawg]

Henbit is pretty easy to take care of if its what I'm thinking of. Fertilome weed free zone should knock it out.

 

[ultra dwarf]

You need to lower your pH to about 5.5, probably with aluminum sulfate. Its a big change, it may take some time to make that big of a change. For henbit and many other winter weeds, I would recomend a good pre-emergent herbicide program offered by a reputable lawn care service. Henbit is easier to prevent than to control with post applied herbicides. Good Luck!

I would also add your pH is a little alkaline but not to much for bermudagrass!Better choice of grass! I really don't like centipede because of its color, disease susceptiblity, and just generally looks like crap even on its best day! Can't cut it like a golf course! Again I say Good Luck!

http://store0701.wordpress.com/2010/01/17/proper-centipede-lawn-care/

 

[msudeltadawg1971]

it is your best friend when spraying a yard. Look up turf, page 100, it list preemergence and post emergence with the grass it can be sprayed on.

http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1532.pdf

 

[MedDawg]

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