[Thor865]

Figured I'd start one like everyone else and it'll at least give me a history to look back on and reference.

New construction bought 1 year ago. Fescue seed and couple weeks ago I had landscape company install in ground irrigation hunter mp and rotors and Tifgrand sod ~ 6000sqft. I'm in transition area so as of now it has rooted well to underlying soil. Can't pull up by hand.

I have weed issues between seams as is expected.

It hasn't greened up totally but is showing good growth despite the hot and cold days we've had the last two weeks.

Some questions I have for timeline.

I planned on first mow, weed spray, milorganite application this week.

I will start at .75 hoc. Sod is currently 1" average.

What should my spacing be between the mow, weed, and milorganite application?

 

[w0lfe]

What I do, is fertilize and water one day, the next day weed spray, and then wait at least 2 days to mow.

 

[Thor865]

Temps for next week. Shouldn't be any more snow and or cold nights close to freezing


Picture of backyard as of last week

 

[Reel Low Dad]

Fellow knoxvillian. Welcome. I would personally skip the milorganite since it is still unseasonably cool here and go with some ammonium sulfate at 1lb per 1000 sq ft for the first application. I alternated between milo and synthetic applications last year and it worked well.

Also I have plenty of prodiamine to spare so if you want some we can meet up and I will give you some. Also it's nice having another Knoxville Bermuda lawn @thegrassfactor will be pleased.

 

[Thor865]

Sounds good. Prob won't do Prodiamine until recommended which I'd assume is a summer app and then fall app?

And yes good to have some Knoxville people in here. Def helps. But FYI I'm from Kentucky and yes Go Cats!

 

[Reel Low Dad]

When your ready for it I have some so just let me know. Im from an Indian reservation in western New York so I don't follow much college. Instead it's "Go Bills" with 16 weeks of disappointment.

 

[thegrassfactor]

When your ready for it I have some so just let me know. Im from an Indian reservation in western New York so I don't follow much college. Instead it's "Go Bills" with 16 weeks of disappointment.

Much like me being a Vol fan 😂

Good to see brethren in KVegas. We should get together for some adult beverages and spam the forum with sloppy pictures.

 

[Thor865]

Much like me being a Vol fan 😂

Good to see brethren in KVegas. We should get together for some adult beverages and spam the forum with sloppy pictures.
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😂😂😂

 

[Thor865]

I was looking for everyone's input. Should I spot spray weeds in my new sod or blanket (Celsius) it is quite a lot around fence and threw seams. Didn't know if blanket would be fine or if I should spot spray since I have new sod (didn't think Celsius would harm it either way)

 

[thegrassfactor]

Blanket spray it. Edit: I'm a dumbass, I saw the picture

 

[Thor865]

Blanket spray it. Edit: I'm a dumbass, I saw the picture

So don't blanket? Not sure what you mean by you saw the picture? lol

 

[thegrassfactor]

Do. Lanket it. I asked if it was 70% green. I forgot I looked at the picture. It's close enough.

 

[Thor865]

Do. Lanket it. I asked if it was 70% green. I forgot I looked at the picture. It's close enough.

Gotcha thanks!

 

[Colonel K0rn]

When your ready for it I have some so just let me know. Im from an Indian reservation in western New York so I don't follow much college. Instead it's "Go Bills" with 16 weeks of disappointment.

Much like me being a Vol fan 😂

Good to see brethren in KVegas. We should get together for some adult beverages and spam the forum with sloppy pictures.

Sure you're not already hitting those adult beverages? My FIL is a Vol alumni. I really enjoy golfing with him, he's gonna be down here next month for 10 days. I'd love to take him to go see TN play a collegiate game sometime this year.

 

[Thor865]

Currently the sod is doing great I think. This is about average for the whole yard.

 

[Colonel K0rn]

Have you put down a starter fert yet?

 

[Thor865]

I put down starter when sod was laid. And milorganite today.

 

[Colonel K0rn]

I put down starter when sod was laid. And milorganite today.

:thumbsup: Just keep it moist, and you'll be sitting pretty!

 

[Thor865]

I put down starter when sod was laid. And milorganite today.

:thumbsup: Just keep it moist, and you'll be sitting pretty!

True true. I'm watering 3 times a week now. Laying off it as much to get roots to go deeper but it's all rooted. Couldn't pull it up if I tried

 

[Thor865]

Well after 5 straight days of rain and another tomorrow. I am excited that it will be mid 70's - 80's in Tennessee for the forseable future. I will post pics when I'm all greened up. Going for .5 hoc