Preparing Your Lawn for Spring -- Tips from the Houston Grass Podcast

26/02/2025 22 min Temporada 4 Episodio 2
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring -- Tips from the Houston Grass Podcast

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Preparing Your Lawn for Spring: Tips from Houston Grass PodcastIn this episode, Michael Romine from the Houston Grass Podcast discusses the effects of recent cold weather on grass, particularly Bermuda and Palmetto St. Augustine. He covers inspection tips for winter damage, brown patches, and thatch build-up. Michael advises on spring fertilization, including the use of Nitro-Phos fertilizers and pre-emergent treatments. He also talks about the appropriate time for lawn scalping, pre-emergent application, and different types of fertilizers for various grass types. The episode wraps up with insights on Palmetto and Cobalt St. Augustine grasses, their availability, and recommendations for shade-tolerant options.00:00 Introduction and Current Weather Update00:48 Grass Greening and Soil Temperature01:19 Palmetto St. Augustine and Scalping03:07 Winter Damage and Yard Inspection03:57 Brown Patch and Fungicide Options04:26 Thatch and Scalping Tips06:29 Spring Fertilization and Pre-Emergent08:06 Weed and Feed Fertilizers14:40 Scalping the Yard18:40 Spring Hours and Grass Projects20:02 Palmetto and Cobalt St. Augustine22:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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