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CThomp
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 Posted - 04/18/2007 : 21:53:33
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I don't like lawns. But my wife wants some variety of lawn once we're back in the house.
So...of course...I will do my best.
Once again...I don't like lawns. I like gardenning, shrubs, trees, and such but not lawns.
I don't mind mowing becuase I like the exercise.
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I don't want to water...pretty much ever. If I had a irrigation well it'd be different BUT I find it wasteful to spray drinking water all over my lawn. I plan on a few rain barrels and what not but for the most part I don't like to water. At all.
I also refuse to fertilize. Unless it's some variety of 100% organic fertilizer that won't run off into the Caloosahatchee and F-up my fishing.
So what is the best lawn grass for me? My lawn get lots of sun but not full sun all day.
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CThomp
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Posted - 04/19/2007 : 21:05:24
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Okay guys really. I need help with this. Maybe not immediately but soon enough I guess.
D@mn lawns,
Did I mention I don't like lawns? |
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coon
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 13:32:58
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Check out Zoysia. nice stuff.
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CThomp
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 15:29:48
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| Can you buuy zoysia anywhere locally? |
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CThomp
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 15:33:08
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| Also, my soil quality isn't exactly great. Can I add just some kind of bagged soil here and there to it just to improve it a bit? Maybe some fish guts fertilizer or something? |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 16:26:29
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| I believe there is a zoysia farm near Arcadia. Zoysia is nice but I heard it's tempermental. |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 16:33:45
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| I mean the grass, not the company. |
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CThomp
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 19:47:10
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I did some research and I guess there are a few varietyies of zoysia. The two for S. FLorida are call Empire and Jamur.
Now i've just got to figure out how to make my soil a bit better. |
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CapeChick
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 22:44:34
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I have a book on Florida gardening. If I remember correctly, they don't recommend Zoysia. I will look it up & get back with you.
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CapeChick
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Zimbabwe
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 22:54:32
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C.T. here is what the book has to say about the different Florida grasses:
BAHIA
"Gardeners who want a good-looking lawn with minimal care should plant Bahia Grass. It's one of Florida's most drought tolerant turf types, tough enough to support the backyard foodtball game. Bahia has become the multipurpose turf used for home lawns, athletic fields, parks and roadsides. It has the advantage of growing well from seed and is also easy to establish as sod. There are two major varieties: "Argentine" has a wide-leaf blade with the smallest number of seed heads & resists yellowing during the spring season. There is also some indication it is more mole cricket tolerant. "Pensacola" Bahia Grass produces a narrow blade and is the least expensive to start from seed but it does have a tendency to yellow during spring and produces an abundance of tall seed heads.
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"Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is –whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature.
Rachel Carson
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CapeChick
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Zimbabwe
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Posted - 04/20/2007 : 23:04:18
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BERMUDA GRASS:
Is a high maintenance lawn, doesn't tolerate shade. If you still want info on this one, will send.
CENTIPEDE GRASS:
Gardeners like the turf's good green color, ability to grown in light shade and good drought tolerance. Sensitive to cold.
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS:
"Must have irrigation during drier weather". So much for that one.
ZOYSIA GRASS
Gardeners can ask for no finer lawn that Zoysia Grass. It grows a bright-green carpet that, once established, can beat out weeds and withstand wear. It's also drought tolerant but during dry weather a lawn without adequate water does turn brown. (So does Bahia). Zoysia is cold hardy and resistant to high salt levels. The most popular varieties include "Meyer, "Amazoy", "Emerald" and "Cashmere". All are available as sod or plugs. They offer a medium to fine textured turf with good green color. Several varieties of Zoysia may be marketed in Florida for home lawns. The big problem with Zoysia is the thatch development. Mechanically remove the thatch as needed."
There you have it: Now you can make an informed decison! :.) You can also call places like E.C.H.O. for hints about planting native grasses, trees & shrubs.
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"Until we have the courage to recognize cruelty for what it is –whether its victim is human or animal – we cannot expect things to be much better in this world. We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature.
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 04/21/2007 : 13:11:18
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| Till some manure into your dirt. We do that in our garden and planting beds and it works well. |
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CThomp
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Posted - 04/22/2007 : 20:04:28
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Thanks everybody!! Calling ECHO is a great idea.
I was thinking about the cow manure thing as well. My soil is the same as everyone elses around SW FLorida. Sandy well drained dirt. |
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HVAC Girl
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Posted - 04/25/2007 : 09:10:05
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| I just saw an ad in Southern living for Empire Turf. They call themselves Florida's first greatly improved zoysiagrass. Website EMPIREturf.com |
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