I put the preemerge down this morning- worse case if I lose effectiveness I’ll just spray during the summerWhen is "too early" to detatch and put crabgrass preemergent down?
I put the preemerge down this morning- worse case if I lose effectiveness I’ll just spray during the summerWhen is "too early" to detatch and put crabgrass preemergent down?
Ideally, you want to get it down when soil temps are around 50-55 degrees. In Ames right now we have been hovering around 46-48 degrees so not quite there yet. I usually do it between April 5-15th depending on soil temps. Most lawn companies do it too early because they have too many yards to treat.My issue is that those companies often don’t use the “best” timing for your lawn, they do what’s best for them and if their in your neighborhood.
I swore by Scotts stuff until last year when the bags went over $80 for the 10,000 sq foot. Being that I need to cover about 20,000 sq feet... it added up. I switched to the Fleet Farm brand and had the exact same, if not better results. I was buying Scotts from Home Depot where the stuff sits out in the elements and clumps up. FF is inside and I've never had a clump.What product does everyone use? I have started using Menards brand and had decent results and the price is pretty good. Was using Lesco and it seemed decent but was on the expensive end. I thought about trying the Scotts Triple Action because it would have a Weed-n-Feed aspect to it which is usually a later application.
Question, I have always used straight bluegrass seed. Is their a better alternative? Something that mingles well with bluegrass and doesnt look different early or late in the season or during dry periods. Those are the times different varieties look crappy intermingled with bluegrass. I hate the wide bladed stuff or peculiar looking grass or fescues for that reason. I have awesome soil if that is a consideration.
That's what finally turned me off from using lawn companies. They have more customers than labor to serve them properly so you get them applying product at the wrong time.
Fleet Farm Superior product. It’s the same chemistry as Scotts and half the price. I normally use 2.5 50,000 sq. Ft. Bags- I’m able to do my whole yard for the price of one Scotts bag and it’s a higher qualityWhat product does everyone use? I have started using Menards brand and had decent results and the price is pretty good. Was using Lesco and it seemed decent but was on the expensive end. I thought about trying the Scotts Triple Action because it would have a Weed-n-Feed aspect to it which is usually a later application.
I use Bomgaars store brand CRABGRASS preventer. My soil tests indicate low N every year. P & K good. I use the crabgrass preventer for the nitrogen, I apply it April and late May. It can be found at our local Bomgaars in off season times for 9.99 per 1000 sq/feet. I look at the price every time I go in the store.What product does everyone use? I have started using Menards brand and had decent results and the price is pretty good. Was using Lesco and it seemed decent but was on the expensive end. I thought about trying the Scotts Triple Action because it would have a Weed-n-Feed aspect to it which is usually a later application.
Should check for a Lesco supplier in your area. SiteOne Landscape Supply. They sell to yard care companies. They'll most likely sell direct to public. I use one and have a Lesco spreader. But I also use a lot of product on my yard.I had been using the Lesco 0-0-7 stonewall preemergent from Lowe's but apparently they don't carry it anymore.
Outside of the pre emergent I use the Menards lawn food for all other apps and it's been solid.
I"m giving this company a try this year, I hope to get my lawn back to looking halfway decent!![]()
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You might need to wait longer than that and end up watering the hell out of it in June/July to get it to take well.Very new to growing grass here. so any info is helpful!
I bought the Menards 4 step. From what i have found it says to wait several weeks after putting the 1st step down to put Seed in. My lawn has many bare spots already this spring and am wanting to try and grow grass asap. Anyone know what the best timing for trying to seed while on the 4 step fertilizer? (I also did seed last fall oct/nov) Any insight would help!
I would just put down fertilizer without crabgrass preventer as the first step if you plan on seeding grass. The reason you have to wait with crabgrass preventer is that it prevents crabgrass from germinating, which will also stop the new grass seed from germinating and it will not grow.Very new to growing grass here. so any info is helpful!
I bought the Menards 4 step. From what i have found it says to wait several weeks after putting the 1st step down to put Seed in. My lawn has many bare spots already this spring and am wanting to try and grow grass asap. Anyone know what the best timing for trying to seed while on the 4 step fertilizer? (I also did seed last fall oct/nov) Any insight would help!
I use Bomgaars store brand CRABGRASS preventer. My soil tests indicate low N every year. P & K good. I use the crabgrass preventer for the nitrogen, I apply it April and late May. It can be found at our local Bomgaars in off season times for 9.99 per 1000 sq/feet. I look at the price every time I go in the store.
Best to wait until mid September to seed. In the spring you have a pre emergent that will kill any type of seed that starts to germinate. Its also harder to control weeds with a new grass as the weed control can cause issues with the new grass that has started. You will also have to user a lot of water in the summer to keep the new grass healthy. This makes fall the best time with cooler temps, usually more rain, which the grass seed will germinate and thrive off of.Very new to growing grass here. so any info is helpful!
I bought the Menards 4 step. From what i have found it says to wait several weeks after putting the 1st step down to put Seed in. My lawn has many bare spots already this spring and am wanting to try and grow grass asap. Anyone know what the best timing for trying to seed while on the 4 step fertilizer? (I also did seed last fall oct/nov) Any insight would help!
I went ahead and did it in CR this morning. Probably a little early, but with the rain I figured it was worth a shot.would now be ok to put down pre-emergent crabgrass?
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I would say so. You want the two inch soil temp depth to be around 50 degree and the 4 inch depth is 50 degrees in Polk County.would now be ok to put down pre-emergent crabgrass?
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