[Hoghead22]

Got the first mow a week after I put down 5 tons of sand.

 

[dofdk3]

I guess this means the sprigs are taking? 😬

 

[dofdk3]

So when do I mow? Maybe it’s too soon, but I’m having sporadic grow in at this point:

 

[Kledbetter]

Wait as long as you can stand it. It won't scalp because your not shading itself out as this point so just let it go. I try to wait at least 3 weeks and if you can stand it 5 or 6 just so you don't rip up any new stolons/roots

 

[itsmejson]

Reset HOC to .6”

 

[itsmejson]

Ya mine does as well. Keep them trimmed. At least twice a year make them almost vertical and cut them up as high as you can until it feels comical! You can manage it its just not fun!

The trees are starting to take off in size this summer! I’m reading summer isn’t the best time to trim these oak variety. Since your in TX, what time of the year are your trimming your trees to keep them condensed?

 

[Kledbetter]

The trees are starting to take off in size this summer! I’m reading summer isn’t the best time to trim these oak variety. Since your in TX, what time of the year are your trimming your trees to keep them condensed?

You could do them now and be fine as long as you keep them well watered. I tend to try to do them in May/June and again in Nov/Dec. Best to avoid early Spring due to potential Oak wilt and other issues but otherwise send it. Summer is not a bad time and I am going to do mine in the back in a couple weeks.

 

[Redtwin]

@itsmejson I've always been told to trim trees in the fall or early winter after all the bugs have died off.

 

[Dono1183]

An additional point on trimming live oaks, be sure to to use wound dressing on your cuts. It helps protect against oak wilt and other not fun diseases in your tree. Takes no time flat and comes in a rattle can. I use treekote on my trees regardless of time of year.

 

[SWB]

I put down a 4th fertilizer app this morning. It’s the first time in 20 years I’ve done this. Normally June, July & August and I’m done for the season. We’ll see how it works out.

 

[itsmejson]

An additional point on trimming live oaks, be sure to to use wound dressing on your cuts. It helps protect against oak wilt and other not fun diseases in your tree. Takes no time flat and comes in a rattle can. I use treekote on my trees regardless of time of year.

Thx for the tips everyone. Will stop by HD and pick up that can to use.

Really want to keep these oaks tamed because my front yard isn’t very big

 

[dofdk3]

Double cut at 0.5”. Sprayed AMS and Sulfentrazone. Still recovering from an aggressive sand level. This is 3 weeks. Sand spots have to be at least 1” deep with sand. Very pleased with how well my mower rolls now.

 

[Achessor]

I’m testing different Bermuda grasses to see which ones perform best until next spring. Then I’m cutting out my builders grade sod and installing it. I have too much time on my hands.

 

[dofdk3]

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I’m testing different Bermuda grasses to see which ones perform best until next spring. Then I’m cutting out my builders grade sod and installing it. I have too much time on my hands.

One is clearly outshining the others unless they are all on way different timelines.

Which cultivars do you have there?

 

[PNW_George]

Wanted to get the lawn mowed before it hit 90 degrees F.

 

[ag_fishing]

Mowed a bit. Think Pgr expired, but I wasn’t able to spray that or Celsius for the spurge. Pre emergent going down next weekend. At this point of the year, is it pretty much a waste to spray spurge anyways?

I’m moving to Isoxaben next spring to try and help with the spurge

 

[Kledbetter]

Mowed a bit. Think Pgr expired, but I wasn’t able to spray that or Celsius for the spurge. Pre emergent going down next weekend. At this point of the year, is it pretty much a waste to spray spurge anyways?

I’m moving to Isoxaben next spring to try and help with the spurge

You'll never go back. Isoxaben is a game changer for spurge

 

[ag_fishing]

You'll never go back. Isoxaben is a game changer for spurge

I’m changing it up and going to Simazine/Isoxaben for spring apps. Specticle flo for fall

 

[PNW_George]

Wanted to get the lawn mowed before it hit 90 degrees F.

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I don't know why or how I posted in the warm thread, I'm cool season

 

[ag_fishing]

Round one of specticle flo down this evening. Went with the 6oz/acre rate so I can do a second split app of 6oz/acre again mid-late October. Still need to do a round of Celsius/certainty and the pgr since it rebounded