Ask The Expert

 

Our knowledgeable staff here at Garden-Ville are available to answer many of the questions you might have about gardens, landscaping, and trees. Many problems with plants, however, cannot be responsibly diagnosed other than in person. We're located in central Texas and may not be familiar with the details of gardening in very different climate or soil zones. One of the guiding principles of organic growing is adapting methods to the particularites of local soil and climate. With that in mind we'll do our best to answer your question, but if we can't we'll be happy to help you find the appropriate resources or professionals in your area.

Feel free to browse the topics below to see if we've already answered a question similar to yours. If you can't find the information you need, the question submission form is located at the bottom of the page.

  • I put down squares of St Augustine in late September (not complete coverage). These are starting to produce runners & I put down 7-2-2 & plan on putting down compost next week, but I have alot of clover, especially in the areas where there is no grass. What can I do about this? When is the best time to put down corn meal gluten? Is this OK for the grass? Someone told me it's too late now & to wait until 2 weeks before spring weeds come up, but I'm not sure exactly when that will be. Thanks.

    11/4/20083:00:57 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Corn meal, Lawn Questions

    The corn gluten meal is strictly a pre-emergent herbicide, so it won't harm any established grass. All it does it kill germinating seeds. We recommend two applications a year, one in fall and one in spring. It may be a little late for fall application, although our weather around here has been such that there may be seeds germinating right now. If you water in the corn gluten meal (which you should) it'll prompt some germination too. I would apply again in late February or early March.

  • Will plain corn meal have the same or similar effect on grass seeds or any other positive effect on lawn grasses.

    10/25/200811:21:01 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Corn meal

    Corn gluten meal is a preemergent herbicide that will prevent any kind of seed (grass, weed, or otherwise) from germinating. Corn meal itself is a fungicide, which can be very helpful for lawns, but will not kill seeds of any kind.

  • Hi Amy, I believe my yard is dying from take-all-patch. It has progressively been getting worse all summer. I have large areas of my backyard that are dead.I have read about using some type of Peat moss dressing, and that fungicides would not be that usefule at this point. I also read that a compost dressing would be better. What's the best solution at this point in time? It's so hot, but I am afraid if I don't do something quick, the rest of my lawn will die. Your advise is greatly appreciated.

    8/28/20084:08:30 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Corn meal

    Application of an organic fungicide like corn meal or garlic fungicide should help to slow the process down. In the fall when the temperatures start to decrease core aerate apply more corn meal and follow up with an application of compost. Repeat this process in the spring and apply a fungicide if the lawn shows any negative signs.  

  • Hi I live in Copperas Cove Tx, all the grass in my yard is bermuda grass, this year some of the grass died. I have a lot of weeds and a grass with long roots that I have to dig up with a pick in order to get rid of it, it will grow from pieces of it's root, don't know what type of grass it is.I used weed killer for the weeds, but this weed killer will not kill this grass . the only thing will kill this grass is grass killer, but I cannot use it because this grass is growing between the bermuda grass and I don't want to kill the bermuda .I notice a lot of green moss all over the yard even in places where the water runs off easily. How can I get rid of the moss and that ugly grass. Terrence

    6/3/20084:51:31 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Bermuda Grass, Compost, Corn meal

    You will need to build the health of the soil up to get your lawn back in shape, spot treat the yard with Natural Weed Control to kill off any unwanted grasses or weeds. After the weeds are dead aerate the lawn and spread a half inch thick layer of compost over the entire yard and follow up with a good organic fertilizer mixed with Bermuda seed. When the fall comes around broadcast a pre-emergent like corn gluten meal to keep any dormant weed seeds from germinating. Repeat the aeration and composting process as well as applying the pre-emergent for the next year or two and the Bermuda should take over the yard.  

  • I live in Longview, East Texas, I have a centepede yard, about 1,000 sq ft that is covered with take-all-patch. I have not used the organic method of yard care but am starting this year. What would be your suggestion for treating my yard and getting it back into shape once again? What compost would you suggest I use in that I am not close to one of your stores. The recommended treatment up to this point has been fall treatment of peat moss and spring treatment of fundcide which obviously has not been successful and appears to me has made it worse Your help would be appreciated.

    6/3/20084:46:47 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment

    Compost, Corn meal

    You will need to aerate and spread horticultural corn meal and compost on the lawn, any type of compost on the yard will do the trick, just make sure that the compost is cooked correctly or the ammonia content will kill off the grass. Repeat the process in the fall of this year and the spring of next year, the compost and corn meal will attack the fungus that is in the soil and will also build up the strength of the soil in the process.

Categories

Archives

Ask Your Question Here




Question?