Indians. Do not apply herbicides unless grass and weeds are actively growing and lawn is not suffering from drought stress. 3) seeded bare spots, but nothing grew; did it twice. Note: Centipede lawns doesn’t take to well to large amounts of Nitrogen though – – so, heavy Compost users, don’t smother and kill your centipede lawn(s). The grass is still brown as it March 4th. Weed and feed is difficult with centipede grass, because the grass does better with a late application, but weeds are more affected by an earlier application – giving a narrow window of time for good results. Lime may be put on any time during the year. We can’t answer all the questions we receive due to the high volume (2 million+ monthly visitors! At the coast, a second fertilization in August may help. We love when the community shares great information with each other. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO GET THE YELLOW GREEN? One fan may have the answer to another fan’s question, and we think that’s awesome. Selected questions receive a moderator’s answer, as the comments form states. His extensive hands-on experience and understanding of the industry make him the go-to source for all things having to do with the home – from advice on simple repairs, to complete remodels, to helping homeowners prepare their homes for extreme weather and seasons. It does not tolerate traffic, compaction, high-phosphorus soils, low-potassium soils, high pH, excessive thatch, drought, or heavy shade. Cooperative Extension prohibits discrimination and harassment regardless of age, color, disability, family and marital status, gender identity, national origin, political beliefs, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. It’s April 8th in Cameron, NC and my centipede grass is still mostly brown. If you suspect nematode damage, contact your county Extension Center about soil testing. The BEST time to plant centipede seed is in late spring / early fall after soil temperatures are 70+ degrees and all danger of freeze or frost is past. I seen a lot of lawn care companies out spreading fertilizer and even spraying lawns. It is a low-maintenance, general-purpose turf. My yard has been sodded with centipede grass and some weeds have started growing , what can I spray to kill the weeds but not harm the grass. This is iron chlorosis which could be due to a higher than acceptable soil pH range for Centipede (5.0-6.0 is ideal), applying too much nitrogen in spring, fertilizing too early in spring, irrigating too early in the spring, or all the above. There was a minor drought during that time we moved. Thanks for all the help! Mowing
I just started the pre-emergent in march. Check for and control any white grubs (see White Grub Control in Turf, AG-366). Fertilize with 1⁄2 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet in mid-June using a high potassium fertilizer like 5-5-15 or 8-8-24 (the third number gives potassium content). Weed Control
I started using the right fertilizer two years ago and yard looks good. Now, we’re trying to establish a centieped lawn in the front yard since we had it graded and redesigned. Also, should I plan to apply before it rains or after? I am only asking, because it is being sold as the proper thing to do for centipede grass by Lowes salesperson, other people I talk to have told me to use 17-17-17. It is the end of March in NW AL and my centipede lawn has lots of weeds. I have centepe grass and Phillips garden center in Tupelo, MS told me to use 15-0-15 fertilizer and use a pre-emergent weed killer every 90 days to prevent weeds. We’ve never had problems with weed and feed before. I don’t see many weeds yet the lawn is one year old. As I said previously, there’s a Science to taking care of your Centipede lawn. Centipede does not like phosphorus. Mow grass to 1 inch. Our backyard sat under water in the fall for about four days during the flooding. Please advise. NEVER burn off centipedegrass to remove excessive debris. This is somewhat confusing because – in the literal sense – 2lb.s of nitrogen is not the same as 2lb.s of 15-0-15. Sandy soils often require 1⁄2 inch of water every third day if rainfall is insufficient. and I have centipede grass. TIming really all depends on your area, but a good rule of thumb is to wait until the weather is warm but when the daily high is still below 85 degrees fahrenheit. All rights reserved. I have the same question as Frank Miller from March 4th of 2015. Centipede grass does not need to be fertilized before the month of June and if it is harm can be done to the lawn. A couple of weeks ago I applied fertilizer for the first time. The more compacted your soil, however, the more aerating will benefit Centipede grass. We provide questions to Danny Lipford, America’s leading home improvement expert, on a weekly basis. “When is the proper time to apply fertilizer to centipede grass? Fertilization Fertilize with 1½ pounds of 0-0-60 per 1,000 square feet 4 – 6 weeks before the first expected frost to promote hardiness. DO NOT fertilize centipedegrass at this time. It does need a little bit of Nitrogen & Potassium. I have a centipede lawn and have tried to find 15-0-15 fertilizer (which you recommend). I fertilized in July and lime in August. Check for and control any white grubs (see White Grub Control in Turf, AG-366). Little goes a long way…..teaspoon per gal. Fertilization
The person that received the advice from a Lowe’s salesperson mentioning to use 17-17-17…totally WRONG!! What could be the problem? Although usually occurring in April, the exact timing of the spring green up depends on the temperatures in your particular microclimate. People, I second what Brian mentioned. Watering
Thanks! Dealing with a lack of rain and very warm temps. If I apply “Weed-B-Gone” right before Winter subsides wouldn’t I be applying it to dormant lawn? Any hope here? too early to fertilize Bermuda in Raleigh NC? Apply twice during this time period. CentipedeGrass.com - BEST TIME. Then divide the total pounds of nitrogen (7.5lb.s) into the recommended square footage (15,000 sq.ft.) What can I do to kill the weeds and not hurt the grass? Thatch Removal
Lightly apply a nitrogen rich fertilizer once in the spring and again in the fall. I have mostly centipede grass on my lawn. I bag until fully green. You can also thatch the yard when full green. of a 50 pound bag of 15-0-15 covering 15,000 sq.ft. Thank You, Apply broadleaf herbicides as necessary to control chickweed and henbit. Use ½ to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 square feet of lawn each time based on soil type. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Topic Author. I hope this reassured everyone’s doubts. Clay soils ½ pound per 1000 square feet. What steps should I take to keep my lawn healthy. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Centipede grass doesn’t respond well to high doses of fertilizer. The grass then puts up taller shoots, up to 2 inches. What more can I do to rid the weeds and get a healthy lawn? They suggest using a high potassium fertilizer. Dear Sir, Finally, take care to not over apply nitrogen. April 5th, 2015 at 9:50 pm It take two years to develop, the key when planting Centepede grass is PATIENCE. Seeds germinate in 28 days, but establishment is slow. Good lighting is a must have in any home. A 2- or 3-inch blade spacing set 1⁄4-inch deep in one direction works best. Once you know your grass type, you'll be able to figure out exactly when your lawn needs fertilizer. what is the weed app for centipede grass, would like to see the answers to the above questions, thank you new subscriber. These products are usually applied as a granular and then watered in to the lawn. Thanks for visiting todayshomeowner.com! It’s seems the centipede grass in totally gone in these areas. I said all that to say this – please tell me what is the correct application. Overseeding your lawn in North Carolina is a great way to get a thick healthy lawn and fill in bare spots, but it’s important to find just the right time of the year to do it. APRIL 1, 2017 IN SENECA, SC AND WAS WONDERING HOW TO TREAT MY NEW CENTIPEDE SOD I HAD PLACED ON MY YARD LAST YEAR, IT’S STARTING TO TURN GREEN IN SOME PLACS AND OTHERS STILL BROWN.. HAVE LOTS OF OTHER KINDS OF GRASS GROWING.. We need to get rid of the weeds and I am sure it needs fertilize. The crop stays health, no grubs or having to deal with winter kill from using high nitrogen fertilizers. Also, can can I apply fertilizer to centipede in September or October,? I have a mature centipede lawn, but I have several problems, more pronounced this last year: Lime is good for Bermuda grass, but bad for Centipede grass. I live on the west side of Atlanta and temps have been in the high 70’s to low 80’s the last week and it looks to stay that way. To fertilize centipede lawns, apply 5-0-15 fertilizer at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Fertilizing any more than this can lead to problems with your centipede grass lawn. of nitrogen per 1000 sq/ft (ex: 3lbs. Patience and consistency should give you a beautiful, lush lawn. Fertilization
When Should You Fertilize Centipede Grass? Requires low nitrogen (1-1.5 lbs /thousand sq. We had a devastating winter and it destroyed much of my lawn. The timing of fertilizer application is critical for centipede grass. The temperatures are getting hotter and my yard is getting greener! Wait until June to apply fertilizer. Which fertilizer is best for someone with those conditions? Spray iron (ferrous) sulfate (2 ounces in water per 1,000 square feet) or a chelated iron source as needed. Too much nitrogen will cause a flush of growth susceptible to disease, and phosphorus will deplete iron levels. Atlanta, GA. Some areas we have Zosia. I resort to plugs because the soil at the back and sides of my house is a mixture of clay and sand. Generally, you’ll want to fertilize your grass a couple of weeks after the grass turns green, but before the temperature starts reaching above 85F. Location, terrain, soil type and condition, age of the lawn, previous lawn care, and other factors affect turf performance, so adjust these practices to suit your lawn. April 5th, 2015 at 9:50 pm I had alot of thatch build up starting out this year. When all of your grass is green and completely out of dormancy, apply 16-4-8 + Iron to Bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass. Ok, I can comment from experience. Or should I not and Just use Scotts turf builder fertilizer. Hey, Water generously 3-4 times a week in early morning only. The best time to fertilize centipede is late April or early May. There’s a SCIENCE to everything. If you fertilize too early in the season, the new flow of growth can be damaged by unexpected freezing. Centipedegrass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a slow-growing, coarse-textured, warm-season turf that is adapted for use in low maintenance situations.It is often referred to as "lazy man's grass" due to its infrequent mowing and fertilization requirements. Never apply fertilizer until after all danger of frost has passed. Centipedegrass DOES NOT like phosphate (phosphorus) – – the middle number has to be ZERO ( X – 0 – X ). Has no one figured out yet that this is no a place to ask questions? Follow March through May guidelines. of 15-0-15/ 1000 sq. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: For more information on fertilizer, check out our Fertilizer 101 article. Should I use a weed and feed product?” – Bill. 2 years ago it seemed a little worse so I spot sprayed with roundup. Yet, I still have weeds, mushrooms and it is now June. Receive Email Notifications for New Publications. The best time to do that is right before Winter subsides. Does great and will not harm your centipede. Centipede – Fertilizing Centipedegrass is a warm season grass. Follow March through May guidelines. We had several weeks that the temps were perfect (70-80 degree) days. Please e-mail me concerning this. I live in Murrells Inlet SC and have centipede grass. Take my word for this also. Thanks for any advise you can give! The when should I apply fertilizer? I moved into a new construction home last Nov(16), and the builder applied NEW centipede sod as my lawn. I thought about burning the yard and see if that would help but just read not to do that. But if you forgot to fertilize your lawn last autumn, do it early this spring. Since Centipedegrass likes low nitrogen, apply 5-10-30 + Iron to it. Even gets dollar weed! ft. If your looking for a thick, lush darker green lawn, I suggest you invest in Zoysia or Bermuda grass. However,…… You will more than likely NOT find these in Lowe’s or Home Depot (tried them). have centipede grass, is full of dollar weeds, etc what do I put down to kill them without harming the grass, I also use milorganite, – it is now February. Backed by his 40-year remodeling career, Danny served as the home improvement expert for CBS’s The Early Show and The Weather Channel for more than a decade. Ground pearl damage appears as circular dead areas with only weeds growing in the center (see Ground Pearls, Entomology Insect Note 64). It is a post emergent so will only kill weeds after they are up. After having the yard sodded with centipede – I used the maintenance schedule as outlined by Clemson University as well as the recommendations of a landscapers supply business to treat my lawn. When to Fertilize Centipede Winter - December through Early February. My front lawn is mostly sunny. Keep it mowed to a height of about 2 inches. Last year it looked really bad from the roundup I used. Centipedegrass is susceptible to nematodes, ground pearls (an insect), and fairy ring (a disease). Tuffest1 Says: Continue mowing your lawn to 1 inch before it gets taller than 11⁄2 inches. — Read our Pre-emergent goes down again in late November/early December. Insect Control Follow March through May guidelines. I jumped the gun and put out 100 lbs of 16-4-8 on my centipede lawn. how is that 16 0 8 centipede weed and feed fer on new lawn one year old? We have had a very hot summer. I have the lime but I am reluctant to spread it. Trees and grass don’t mix. Yellow appearance may indicate an iron deficiency. Now that spring is here it looks like I am getting a fungus again as well as bare spots and moles. it did not have a pre emerge in the fall due to damage done the previous year from Bonus S by Scotts. Does grub control kill those as well?? How much 15-0-15 do I need to buy? ft. per growing season ). Help! I live in Summerville SC.temps have been about high 70s each day. For weeds I only use Bayer Celsius WG. I have weeds everywhere and applied a weed and feed in March when the temperatures shot up to 80+ for over a week. You generally can't even set a mower to mow that close. Any way to recover? March 1 – apply pre-emergent for weeds. Some maintenance programs provided by professional lawn care service companies differ from recommendations given here and are equally effective. He graded a hillside in order to build a cement driveway. In upstate SC, I use Milorganite when the grass is about 80-90% green in Spring, late Spring and June and GrubEx as a preventive in late June. Or should I not and Just use Scotts turf builder fertilizer. Centipede runners, though they may be 15 feet long, grow only about 1/8 inch tall. N.C. I have nice green centipede in my front yard. © 2020 Today’s Homeowner Media. In this calculation, I would need four (4) bags of 15-0-15 to cover 15,000 sq. NC State University and NC Make sure the middle number on your fertilizer is 0. It does need a little bit of Nitrogen & Potassium. I live in Summerville, SC. A&T State University. Fertilization
Pull any weeds that pop up. Lime will damage your centipede grass. I started works on Centepede plugs because there is high chances of development.so far im satisfied with the results. Anyway I’m aware the green season has started. Read our Although this grass is not easily susceptible to disease, it may require a little extra work when planted outside of its ideal conditions of acidic and sandy soil in warm or temperate climates. This generally takes 80+ consistent day highs in temperatures to achieve this temperature. I live in Murrells Inlet, SC. Any fertilizer with no phosphorus will work. A&T State University, in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee I live in Fayetteville, NC. Watering
Can ironite be used on it to make the yellow come back greener or will it damage it? I JUST PAID A LOT OF MONEY TO SOD MY YARD WITH CENTIPEDE. Now almost the entire yard is brown and sandy. I have a few yellow spots. Watering
Most soils in North Carolina are acidic and often require the application of lime to sweeten the soil. I live in near Myrtle Beach, SC. I live in Jackson, GA on a lake. This publication printed on: Dec. 28, 2020, NC Be careful not to set the mower too low, as it might scalp the lawn. NEVER burn off centipedegrass to remove excessive debris. By the way it’s centipede sod. Does lawn need to be wet or dry when you apply 15-0-15 to your lawn? 14 posts • Page 1 of 1. Among the concerns I have is a concern regarding the correct amount of 15-0-15 to apply. AG-381. Mowing
Applying fertilizer in late August or early September, however, will add nutrients that help the grass to overcome summer stresses. Hi, Dennis! on 3/4 acrea. My question is because the sod is only 6mths applied should I panic, or how to treat that particular area? My backyard is centipede in its sixth year of establishment. Not only is lighting functional, but it also creates a mood and atmosphere in any room. Centipede is a very unique turf type. I live in Conway, Sc. As I said previously, there’s a Science to taking care of your Centipede lawn. Power rake (vertical mow) to remove thatch (the layer of undecomposed grass) in late May if it is thicker than 1⁄2 inch. I live on the outskirts of Conway, SC where we get very little rain. Centipede grass is a warm-season turf grass, which means its growing season begins in late spring and lasts through the summer, then it goes mostly dormant or brown for the winter. Apply fertilizer once in early summer and once in late summer. I’ve already noticed the beautiful green is appearing. Submit a soil sample for analysis every 3 years to determine nutrient requirements. We thought we had an early Spring and fertilized. of 15-0-14 per M). When dogwoods are in full bloom, apply preemergence herbicides to control crab- grass, goosegrass, and foxtail. Use a phosphorus-free fertilizer such as 15-0-15, with only about 2 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 square feet. My fault for not raking the pine straw. I live in Eastern NC and its early April. Took us two seasons. On the other hand, if your area is known to be very sandy where you have to heavily water your lawns, you can fix that by dropping some bags of cheap $1.xx bags of topsoil from Lowe’s….you don’t have to buy Scott’s brand….it’s all the same, don’t be fooled – – get the cheap bags of topsoil….once again it’s all the same. Another application of slow-release fertilizer in late October to early November will promote earlier green-up in the spring, without the … Centipede grass is a common choice of turf for lawns in the southeastern U.S. They just want you to buy from there of course. Sandy soils often require 1⁄2 inch of water every third day. Looks okay but yellowish. My centipede grass has to depend on a layer of gumbo clay which is about 6 inches below the topsoil for moisture during the dry season. I live in Gwinnett County, GA, and have tried Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Family Tree Garden Center in Snellville, GA, and none carry it. And when should I apply the correct fertilizer? Apply lime or sulfur ONLY if the soil test recommends it. Renovation
my centipede lawn look yellow and green please help me. DO NOT lime unless a soil test recommends lime. We sure don’t want to mess it up. If you suspect nematodes talk to your Extension agent about submitting a soil sample for analysis (see Problems on Centipedegrass, Plant Pathology Information Note 241). Centipede should be mowed to a height of 1 inch and should not be allowed to grow more than 1½ inch tall. Follow March through May guidelines. ”. You may have to visit an Ace Hardware, or some kind of country, farm store. Actively growing centipedegrass needs 1 inch of water each week. Fairy rings appear as circular green or dead areas that continue to enlarge for several years (see Diseases of Warm-Season Grasses, AG-360). Pre-emergent herbicides control summer annual grassy weeds such as crabgrass. When is the best time to apply “Pre-Emergence” to the lawn. That was 2 weeks ago and it doesn’t seem to have done any good. In fact – one has to determine how much nitrogen there is in 1lb. Centipedegrass is sensitive to certain herbicides (for example, 2,4-D), so follow label directions and use with caution. I have had to replace my front lawn for two years. But I also want to feed my lawn too. Warm season grasses slowly green up in the spring, and don’t need fertilizer until about two weeks after they’ve started to green up. Ok, I can comment from experience. But more than that, thank you for not having the page covered with ad’s…. The problem is we have experienced a very early spring in the south. I was told by the contractor that seeded my already centipede lawn that I need to spread 25 bags of pelletized lime right away on the lawn. I live in NC my lawn is centipede grass I have bare spots and lots of weeds. If you want your grass a little dark green in July, throw a little ironite on it and water in. I am a bit desperate. General comment about centipede grass…. 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