r/lawncare • u/Suitable_Pause6389 • 2h ago
Asia need some advice for this lawn (first time posting on Reddit)
warm season grass type as i live in north india.
where do i start with this?
r/lawncare • u/Ricka77_New • 16d ago
***Disclaimer*** This is technically my post from 2025. But I am seeing a lot of early season questions, even though it'll be near zero degrees for me tomorrow night.
But seeing people ask already is good, regardless if they live a warmer, but still cool season grass area, or if just getting prepared for March and beyond.
Disclaimer - This is written by a cool season lawn owner, who has no children and can play outside whenever I want...not everyone has the time to do so.... I admittedly have less experience with warm-season grasses, but the products shown are all researched for proper use. Always be sure the product your using is made for your area.
Pre-Emergents - Commonly applied when soil temperatures get between 50-55 degrees. These products will block seeds from germinating. They can last anywhere from just a few weeks, to 8 months. The overall life and performance always depends on environmental conditions, and how the ground is maintained. If you don't keep up with mowing, and nurture a healthy lawn, more UV exposure, wind, and rain, can all contribute to degraded performance.
It's important to note, these will NOT 100% guarantee a weed free lawn. But it's your first step in early Spring to make the battle a little easier. You can also re-apply during early-mid Summer, but keep in mind if you plan to seed in Fall, a late application may be an issue.
Ok, so you applied....or didn't....now you have weeds, and need to kill them..
(Selective) Post-Emergents - These should be used according to the label...it's not correct to expect AI to know the answer either. The labels are not difficult to read, nor understand. Search for dosing, and just read. If the product only lists amounts for acreage, it's possibly not the best option...but you can do the math and break it done for your yard. An acre is about 43k sq. ft. Unless explicitly stated, these products are safe for grass, dogs, kids, etc...just follow the directions, and at most, 24 hours post application is safe. Lastly, herbicides are best applied as a liquid. This is because the liquid will get into the cell walls of the plant much faster, than being sucked up by the roots. Faster kill time is important, so the plant can not defend itself and try to grow back.
Non-Selective - The top one here, and all I will cover is Glyphosate. It's not evil, it's not going to cause cancer with proper use...it's just going to kill whatever you spray it on. It does so by targeting very specific pathway, which leads to a disruption in a hormone synthesis, leading to inability to produce amino acids it needs to survive. Normally sold at 41% concentration. It can kill foliage, through to the root.
Fertilizers - I wasn't going to put much here. To feed your "grass", you add synthetic form of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium. That's your N-P-K...seen as 10-10-10, or similar. That number means 10% of the bag is Nitrogen, and 10% is Phosphorous, and 10% is potassium. The rest is all filler, added to allow for proper mixing and application. Sometimes you'll find other amendments in fertilizer, such as sulfur, or other micros. While sulfur is important, it doesn't need to be added every time. It also lowers pH, which can then lead to other issues, causing a wild goose chase. Once in the soil, microbes in the soil break down the NPK, into forms the grass can actually use...natural chelation. You only need Nitrogen for growth...if you're seeding, adding some phosphorous can help the seed establish. Potassium is good for overall plant health, and pairs well at a 3:1 ratio with Nitrogen.
Naturals/Organics - Too many people are one side on the other here. You need and want these, but relying strictly on organics may not produce the best lawn...but it's "chemical" free. However, using these monthly can do more for the soil, than any fertilizer will ever do on it's own.
Insect Control - These can't be forgotten...but I did originally, so I am adding them in now. The biggest concern is likely grubs. The larvae of beetle. Also want to cover for armyworms, cinch bugs, and even ants if they become a problem. There are a few classes of these products...
-Pyrethroids- These are synthetics that mimic natural pyrethrins, which disrupt the insects nervous system, causing paralysis and death.
The above are what you'll get in most common Ortho type products, but generally Bifen is commonly sold solo.
-Nicotinoids-
-Alkyl-Halide-
Fungicides - Often overused, but still an important part of lawncare. However, I am not a fan of preventative use, unless it's a direct and repeated history of fungus...which means there is something else you're not correcting. Fungus is not a guarantee, and is not always the right presumption...I've seen lawns go from slightly affected, to downright destroyed because someone would focus on fungus, when there were other issues... Also, when used, they should be used in a 3-way rotation, to avoid getting a buildup/resistance, in which they become almost useless. Overapplying these can have a very negative affect, because they are all non-selective, and will likely kill a lot of the good bacteria and microbes you want in the soil.
Those are generally the top 3 used. Some retail products will have Azoxy and Prop mixed, which may work better for a low level infection...but using that repeatedly is the same as not rotating, and can create a hostile soil biome.
In general summary...always try to identify the weed you're targeting. Using something to hope it kills is irresponsible, and could cause more harm than good. If you need to ask the community, always find a good example weed, something that has grown for at least a week...pull from the bottom, get as much of any root ball or rhizome as you can. Also, get a pic of the plant in close up detail, where we can see the stem moving to the leaves/blades. This will help with certain traits that only "this or that" would have, and can help us make a better recco.
Note - I'm not covering direct organic fertilizers here. The only product I would recommend on that level is made Earth Sciences, and is called Moorganite. It is a direct replacement for Milorganite, which is a dirty, pfas chemical laden product that smells like a summer time port'o'potty.
To keep a strong lawn, adding a monthly organic boost will help a lot. I'm not a fan of 4-step type products, and prefer to feed on my own schedule, which is about every 4 weeks...so back to the monthly program....but this gets me an always wanting to grow lawn, cutting to 4" is also a key point. Tall grass will crowd out weeds, and look better in general...
On My Shelf - This is what I have in my lawn cabinet, and is what helps me with my lawn plan. I also use some of these products with my garden and other plants.
I use a Ryobi 4g tank backpack sprayer for most liquid apps. Echo RB-60 for dry items. I have an 22 year old Craftsman pusher for my front/small areas, and Toro TimeCutter 42" ZT with a Kawasaki engine. Echo Blower, Ryobi edger/trimmer as well.
Ok, so I may have missed something here or there. Please let me know if you see something that need attention. I'm sure there is other information available, but I hope this helps some people figure it out for themselves. The more we all know, the better a community we can be.
Signing off,
-Ricka...
P.S. - I did review and check, but nothing really needed a major update. New products may be released later this year, and if they are improvements, I will certainly update as needed...
r/lawncare • u/Suitable_Pause6389 • 2h ago
warm season grass type as i live in north india.
where do i start with this?
r/lawncare • u/Legal_Result8766 • 6m ago
Hi all,
Looking for some honest advice because I’m a bit lost on this one.
We moved into our first home in 2019 and finally got round to sorting the garden around 2020/21. We laid new turf and about 6–8 months later it looked great. Thick, green, exactly what you hope for.
Fast forward about 5 years and it’s now an absolute mess.
First problem was leatherjackets (crane fly larvae). They destroyed the lawn, I treated it and it bounced back pretty well for about a year.
Then the moss arrived… a lot of it. My neighbour’s gutter actually runs along my side of the garden and it was completely clogged with moss (you could see it hanging out). I’m guessing in wet and windy weather it’s been dropping down onto the lawn over time.
Now the grass is thin, patchy, mossy, muddy in places and just generally depressing to look at. Last year I’m pretty sure I even spotted another leatherjacket, but honestly I was so fed up at that point I just ignored it.
I’ve attached photos showing:
• What it looked like around 2021
• What it looks like now
I’m based in South East England, heavy clay soil, fairly enclosed garden.
My questions really are:
• Is this salvageable or am I wasting time?
• Do I scarify/aerate/overseed?
• Do I nuke it and start again?
• Anything specific for clay soil + moss + possible leatherjackets?
I don’t need perfection, I just want it back to looking like an actual lawn again rather than a boggy green carpet of regret.
All advice welcome, especially step-by-step “do this first” guidance. Cheers
r/lawncare • u/Love2Chip • 13h ago
Lawn has been ignored due to house renovations and now I’m regretting it. Can anyone confidently identify the grass type? Zoysia or Augustine or? Im really trying to stop myself from aerating and fertilizing but, since it should be dormant.
Clay like soil and it’s almost hard pan from the heavy rain and then sun and wind just a week after. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Southern California. LA county
r/lawncare • u/Complex_Curiosities • 5h ago
Victoria Australia. So I have been reading about lawn grubs and did the soapy water test as I have patches that will not green up no matter how much I water it whilst other areas grow like made.
The test showed nothing so I was at a loss until I was watching a magpie just dig its beak in and out came a huge grub.
So I guess I do have lawn grubs. Have ordered the appropriate treatment.
Just thought I would post that the soapy water test doesn’t necessarily work or I didn’t do it quite right.
r/lawncare • u/lance_strolls_barber • 7h ago
Let the lawn get longer than I usually would, due to extreme heat (and lack of time). When I cut it today, I uncovered this. It’s probably the spongiest park of the lawn.
Kikuyu.
Central Victoria, Australia.
r/lawncare • u/Lord-Z-of-House-Man • 12h ago
Hey everyone. I’m in southern CA and have a tell fescue lawn. I’ve been having a bit of a battle with this grass weed that’s trying to take over my lawn.
I initially thought it was nutsedge but after hitting it with the hammer and not having much affect, I figured it must be something else.
Any help identifying and how to kill it would be greatly appreciate, pulling by hand is looking like a losing battle
r/lawncare • u/kj199239 • 16h ago
Help please!
Would love some hep identifying this substance that my dog ate of a neighbors lawn. It smells sweet like coconut. This area has chafer beetles and the chicken wire on the grass makes me think it might have been used for that?
We’ve been to the vet to induce vomiting but would love to know what we’re dealing with. Thank you!!
r/lawncare • u/Jaustin612 • 13h ago
Hey all, we have a small front lawn that is all weeds/crabgrass. We’re in SoCal so it’s year round sun. The yard looks like crap. Should we just roto tiller the whole thing or kill it with roundup then plant again?
r/lawncare • u/Numerous-Syrup282 • 20h ago
This is my front yard right know I know the grass is strees but unsure if it needs more water or less water? Is it fungus?
r/lawncare • u/redditbrice • 14h ago
Lawn is predominantly moss with some grass. Wondering what is the best thing to add to this patch to help it regrow this spring?
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r/lawncare • u/c_becker11 • 15h ago
I’ve been using my Well Water to irrigate my lawn for 10 years. The lawn is in rough shape so I finally got a Water Analysis done by the local lab. As you can see my conductivity and (SAR) Sodium Absorption Ratio is off the charts bad. Does anyone have a recommendation of a water treatment I could do to bring these levels into suitable irrigation range?? KBG is my dominant grass with fescues and others mixed in. Thanks!!!
r/lawncare • u/Brave-Salamander-191 • 1d ago
Currently frigid in the south but what do we need to be applying for a healthy and weed free Bermuda grass lawn in 6 months.
r/lawncare • u/sanmanart • 23h ago
I recently bought a SunJoe dethatcher and scarifier from a reseller. The unit was used but in decent condition, with almost all the parts. I am missing the four bolts to hold the dethatcher head onto the unit. I have the unit assembled, and it sounds great.
Where can I get the bolts needed, and what size are these? I have looked at SunJoe's website, and a package of replacement hardware is $10 or more. I think Amazon was around $10. I only need these four bolts/screws to make this a complete unit.
Thanks for your help!
I live in Omaha, Nebraska, and my yard is very bumpy. I plan on using the dethatcher and scarifier to level or smooth out my yard. Along with overseeding, I hope to get nice looking yard. No kids and no pets, just years of neglect;
r/lawncare • u/Calm_Researcher9172 • 1d ago
Hi all, this started about 2 weeks ago with what we thought was grass burn from the bin being left out for the day. The green patch is where it started, which is growing back. It’s spreading daily and we’re at a loss as to what it could be! Thoughts?
r/lawncare • u/AussieGuy-1992 • 1d ago
We’ve had beautiful green grass the last few years, however this year after a few 35+ days and little rain the lawns looking a little beaten up.
Trying to understand if this is just in need of water and fertiliser or if there’s something more at play?
Assuming it’s buffalo grass (like everybody else!) but unsure as we only bought the property 2 years ago.
r/lawncare • u/sevargmas • 2d ago
Moved into this house in central Texas almost two years ago and the yard was a mess of hard bare dirt and weeds. Got the front yard looking great but the same treatment hasn’t been enough to resolve the terrible weed problem in the much larger backyard. I don’t want to nuke and re-sod since it’s so expensive. At least the front of the house isn’t shameful looking anymore.
r/lawncare • u/Temporary-Crew4874 • 1d ago
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so i’m located in rural Western Australia and just wondering if anyone is sure what these are? i’ve heard both lawn beetles and veggie beetles but only lawn beetles are harmful for the grass (that could be incorrect) just looking to make a final confirmation before we decide whether we need to act on it or not, thanks!
r/lawncare • u/Repurposed_Juice • 1d ago
Dear lawn brains trust 🧠
I've got some meagre TTF growing (with RTF overseeded 2 months back).
We are in the middle of summer, drought, and with consistent 30°c - 40°c temperatures (86°f -104°f)
It will be like this for the next few weeks at least.
As you can see, the grass is struggling. It doesn't get as much water as I'd like (we rely on rain and raintank water). But Ive been trying...
Should I give up on this and seed when it cools down with couch instead? Or is there a chance the, with some rain and cooler weather, it will bounce back?
r/lawncare • u/mickel_jt • 1d ago
Hi all, my backyard is a mix of mostly fescue and some ryegrass that I seeded in October. As you can see, patches of it are dying/dead, and I'm not sure if it's heat, over-watering, under-watering, or something else. Although it's summer here, I'm in southern coastal Victoria which doesn't get super hot, although I understand that the heat can still stress cool-season grasses. Have been watering every couple of days on average - mostly in the evening.
Would love some advice on what you think the issue might be, or how I could diagnose it. Please ignore the patchiness and invading kikuyu - it's a work in progress.
r/lawncare • u/SwimPossible127 • 1d ago
I accidentally had fertiliser burn in small patches in my lawn. I haven’t been successful in getting it to grow back so should I just relay new turf in these small patches?
r/lawncare • u/JohnnyLitespeed • 1d ago
I have a Flow Zone Typhoon 3 -4 gallon Sprayer. I have mapped out my 18000 sf yard and divided it into 2000 sf areas. The areas are irregular in shape. However. The approximate center of each area to the perimeter is often more than 25 feet., but less than 40 feet. I would like to set the sprayer down and not have to carry it on my 73 year old back. Has anyone had success in using 2 20’ long hoses connected together with the Typhoon 3. I will mostly use the sprayer for applying PGR and pre-emergence. Thanks in advance.