Lawn
There’s Still Time to Dormant Seed Your Lawn
By Sam Bauer
For over a month now I’ve been receiving questions that go something like this, “I know I missed the best time for seeding my lawn which is mid-August to mid-September. Can I still seed even though it’s October and temperatures have been mild?” My response is always the same, “Just wait, dormant seeding in November will be your best option.” It is very true that if temperatures are warm during the month of October, you could get some seed to establish prior to winter, but temperatures are unpredictable and could change drastically within a day.
New “Purchasing Turfgrass Seed” page available
Purchasing Turfgrass Seed
High quality grass seed can be difficult to source. For this reason, we have compiled a list (below) of vendors that distribute turfgrass seed in Minnesota. Please be sure to keep in mind the basic principles in purchasing turfgrass seed before deciding on a mixture for your situation. These principles are explained by Dr.
It’s time for preemergent applications
By Sam Bauer
For those of you who are wondering when to put your preemergent summer annual grassy weed herbicides down, NOW IS THE TIME. Soil temperatures are near 55 degrees in the upper profile and crabgrass will be germinating at 60 degrees. Any preemergent applications made after crabgrass has germinated will be ineffective. This application can be combined with fertility for increased density and spring turf greenup. Be sure to apply at the correct rate as directed by the herbicide and fertilizer label.