How much fertilizer are you feeding this lawn?

 

I fertilized probably a total of 3 times in the last 5 months? One of those was a Milorganite feeding.

 

I think more nutrients might help. I feed my Bermuda grass with AMS monthly during growing season. It's worked out so far

 

I would suggest a fert that is quick release. Like straight urea or a 10-10-10. Milorganite is pretty slow feeding. And mow more frequently. Like 2x per week. Just a little off the top each mow will help it thicken up.

 

Update: hurricane Helene just dumped 10 inches of water into my lawn. I have been fighting fungus and bugs all summer and I know dormancy is coming.

See the photos attached. Looking for recommendations and advice. I think fungus is still active even after two rounds of Propiconazole and one of DiseaseEX (applied about two weeks apart).

I am considering either Headway G for the whole yard or a combo of Fertilome F Stop granules for the less infected spots and liquid for the main patches.

I have treated repeatedly for army worms as they have also been particularly terrible this year.

Advice welcome and appreciated!

 

@mikecreates86
#1. Your mower blades need to be sharpened. You have very ragged cuts.
#2. With 15K of turf you need to spray your fungicide if you want to save money. I would recommend a tow behind sprayer if you have a riding mower. If you do not I would recommend a 4 gallon electric backpack sprayer. This is what I have:

Flowzone Typhoon 3- 4 Gallon Backpack Sprayer

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Cost effective fungicide if you do not have dollar spot is:

Abound Fungicide

By providing reliable disease control from all four major fungi classes, Abound extends retention of healthy green leaves until late in the season, allowing plants to better reach their full genetic yield potential, producing higher yields and premium crops. With broad-spectrum activity, Abound...

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Eagle 20EW

A systemic, protectant and curative fungicide for disease control in established turfgrass, landscape ornamentals, greenhouse and nursery ornamentals, apples, stone fruits and grapes.

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Bifen I/T

Bifen I/T is a professional use insecticide/termiticide that can be used to control pests indoors and outdoors on residential, institutional, public, commercial and industrial buildings, lawns, ornamentals, parks, recreational areas and athletic fields.

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Yes. You still have a fungus and I would treat every 14-30 days until you have it under control.
#3. If you want your grass to fill in you need water(tree is soaking it up), sunlight(tree is problem), and nitrogen. I would recommend a soil test and using nitrogen(4-8 lbs per 1000K sq ft) next spring and summer. Forget milorganite. You need to feed a steady supply of faster acting nitrogen.

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Actually your turf does not look that bad except under the trees. You will not get bermuda to grow under the shade. Trim those trees. Good luck!