The Grass Doctor

Grass??????????? I just moved and we have been working on the yard. We had it flattened so now we dont have any Grass. I need to put some down and there are alot to choose from. My soil isnt that great though. So I need something that will pretty much grow anywhere. Anybody have any ideas on what kind I need?

grass......? if u spill coca-cola or pepsi on ur grass will it harm it?

How to restore a centerpede grass lawn? My front yard is centerpede grass which has not been cared for a long time. The grass is thinning, and many spots dying. Right now it is very dried and brown (as it should be because it's just early spring). My question is how to restore this grass? I want to buy centerpede grass seed and and re-seed the lawn but how do I do it? Just spray the seed over the old grass or do I have to till and rake the lawn up before apply the grass seed? Thank for your help.

Grass it taking over my flower bed, what can I do to get rid of it? Apparantly the home builder that I bought my house from did not put down some kind of weed or grass guard underneath the soil where my flowers and hedges are. Now grass is completelly taking over the bed. It looks terrible, I pull it often but it grows so fast I cant keep up with it. I heard using a grass/weed killer in your flower bed will kill your shrubs, hedges, and flowers too. Is there any help for me?

How do you get rid of crab grass? My yard started out with nice green grass, but over the years it has become overtaken with crab grass. Is there a way to get rid of the crab grass so that the good grass can grow again? And how cam I protect my grass from turning into crab grass? What is crab grass? Is it a weed?

What kind of grass to use if allergic to rye and bermuda? I want to plant grass but my daughter is allergic to bermuda grass and rye grass. Is there any type of grass that would be ok to plant?

What should I use to grow grass in my yard where there are patches missing? There are patches of grass missing in my front yard from the previous owners having a huge pot with plants in it sitting on the grass. There is some grass growing back in that area but there are also those scary looking weeds too. What should I use to grow new grass there but kill the weeds that are trying to grow there? Also, in my back yard there is a circular patch of grass missing around my tree. It looks like it either doesn't grow well there because when the leaves grow on the tree there is too much shade or the previous owners dogs would not allow it to grow by doing their business there. What can I use to grow grass in that shady area?

If i pull grass, does the grass turn yellow, if so how long will it take to turn yellow? I need to put something green on a poster. One side with yellow grass and one side with green grass. when i pull the green grass out, will it stay green?

How does grass do when transplanted to another area of the yard? If I was to dig up some grass from one place in our yard and transplant it somewhere else, what would you guess the outcome would be? I am going to dig up an area for a garden. There is a sloped area that used to get washed out, so there's no grass there. I fixed the "washing out" issue. Is is possible to move the grass there or is it just a waste of time? Any special measures I should take?

What type of grass and when should I plant it? I just bought a house that has lots of tree's in the front yard but no grass. I would like any suggestions on what type of grass I should plant in a shaded area and do I need to wait for spring or can I plant grass seeds now? I live in Texas and it is just beginning to not hit 100 everyday. Thank you for any suggestions.

What type of grass does Murietta High School have in their stadium? I have a high school level marching band competition this Saturday, I was wondering if anyone knows what type of grass Murietta High School has in their stadium. Examples: Astroturf, grass, lumpy ground with a couple patches of dead grass...etc. If anyone can give me information about this, it would really help me out. Thanks. :-) Murietta high school is in Riverside County, California, United States.

What is good grass to plant under a evergreen? I just bought a house with evergeens that grew to the ground. I have cut the branches up to 8 feet so they look like a mushroom now. I have raked out about 10 years of pine needles from under the trees. What combination of grass and fertilizer will grow under the trees? I know the pine needles kill grass, thats why I removed them. What fertilizer will counter the effect of the needles? Will "shade grass" work? Will I have to water more often? I need to know the process from front to finish. I have all neccesary tools including a rototiller.

Can I switch grass from my backyard to the front? I don't really care about my backyard's grass but it's really green and lush...my front yard however is the one I care more about and the grass is dying and I need to revive it before April 24.... It is possible that I can switch the grass around? Would it be faster than trying to revive it? Will it stay green once the front yard is replaced?

How do I make my grass beautiful and green? So, I live in South Texas, on the coast. We have carpet grass in our yard. Its a nice hardy grass and so we dont have problems with animal urine, but last summer and fall we got grub worms really bad and it ruined our yard. The grass grew really thin, buit we recently got rid of our grub problem. What is the best way to get our yard back into its previous condition of thick, green grass?

Is it better to mulch grass or to use regular blades and blow the grass out the side chute? I own a John Deere Z225 mower with a mulching kit and mulching blades. I mow 6 to 8 lawns a week and lately I've had a lot of problems with the cutting quality. I've had to mow over the grass twice because it's so long and afterwards there are still clumps. Is it better to take off the mulching deck and blow the grass out the side chute of the mower or will this make an even bigger mess? I'm tired of going over the grass twice. Also, if I were to take off the mulching kit, would I put the regular blades on?

Can I grow grass under a swing that doesn't get much sun anymore? There's a spot in my backyard that used to have grass growing but a couple of years ago I put a free-standing swing there. Now it blocks most of the sun during the day under the swing and the grass has stopped growing and has been taken over by clovers, which are now infiltrating the rest of the yard. I'd like to get rid of the clovers and have grass growing again. Can I do this and keep the swing in it's place?

How can you grow grass on sandy soil and is it possible to grow my own grass in these conditions? I Live in S. Florida and I need to grow grass for the home owners assoc. I would like to grow the grass myself and not purchase sod. Is it possible. Thanks

How come the infield grass doesnt die when it is covered with the tarp? when i cover my grass at my house with anything for like 10 minutes, the grass dies, yet at a ballgame, the grass is fine. why?

How does grass grow into a tapered point? This is just a question that creeped into my bored mind during the robotic chore of mowing my lawn. Obviously, when you cut the grass it is chopped off with a single horizontal blade which leaves a straight cut at the top of the plant. But by the time it's time to cut the grass again, the plant has grown into a point at the top.

How do I plant grass in compacted soil? My previous dog wore down the grass in my back yard along the fence line where she would pace the yard back and forth. The grass is completely gone and the dirt is compacted hard. We've given the dog away to a better home and need to repair the grass. Without having to buy a tiller to loosen the soil, is there another way to fix the problem? The path is about 18-24" wide and probably 120' feet long.

What is the best grass to grow in FL. I would like to have soft grass, is that possible? My grass now is half dead, and it's not soft. Is it possible to grow softer grass from seed?

How can I grow grass in yard with animals? We have a pretty good size backyard and two dogs. We are thinking of tilling the yard and redoing the grass. What kinds of grass are recommended? We have mostly sun area, but some shade. Also, they run the fence line so I am possibly looking for grass that can stand up to high traffic, etc. Anyone have suggestions on this? I live in WV in western part so mild climate.

I have a lawn with carpet grass. What chemical can get rid of the weeds but save the carpet grass? The weeds are a nuisance as they overtake the carpet grass and spoil the lawn. Some weed-killer kill all both the weeds and the carpet grass. Is there any chemical that can save the grass but get rid of the weeds?

Do I start all over with my Augustine grass or can it be restored? Central Florida-We bought the home in 2005. The St Augustine grass in the front yard was filled with weeds. We had a professional company spray to kill old grass and eventually plug the yard. They didn't remove any weeds or old dead grass. We kept them for 6 more months waiting for the yard to look better while paying them to spray the yard. We dropped them because the grass never looked any better. Now it is Spring again, the grass still looks terrible. Plugs never grew and many of them are dead. What do we do? Can this be fixed or do we start all over again?

How to edge between two different types of grass? I am working on landscaping my yard. In order to conserve water, we are using a local drought resistant types of grass. There will be a large (probably 30'x60') play area, featuring a grass with a long green season called Reveille. The rest of the lawn will be planted with a different type of grass which has a shorter green season called Legacy Buffalo grass. I am trying to determine how to create a border between the two grasses, so that they do not blend together. I want it to look natural. Any suggestions?

Is it better for cats to chew on an entire cat grass or to serve them in tiny pieces? Hi! I have bought a box of cat grass seeds and grown some grass sucessfully for my 2 kittens of 5 and 7-month old. When I gave the kittens the grass to chew on, one seems interested and the other ran away(!). And, the one which is interested took a loooong time to finish chewing one, if sucessful. I tried cutting the grass into tiny pieces and sprinkle them on top of their dry food. I know the kittens ate the grass as the grass are gone together with the food. But is chewing on the grass better then eating them directly in tiny pieces? Any advise? Thanks!

Can I freeze wheat grass that I grow so that I can enjoy it at a later date? I'm planning on making a very small garden this spring. I'd like to grow a section of wheat grass in the garden. Can I freeze wheat grass after cutting it, and then thaw it out in the winter and drink it? If so, should the juice be frozen or the actual blades of grass? Thanks!

I need grass seed that will grow quickly and in mostly shade what are my options? My yard has two trees and the ground is tilted and really shaded, I know with a little grass we will avoid having water build up in the back. So I need a grass seed that will grow quickly and in shade.

What is the best grass to plant for a sports field? We are just about to plant grass for a new rugby field and I was wondering a certain type of grass would be better to plant than say regular Kentucky blue grass. The field is located in central Illinois on the plains, usually with good rain year round (less in the summer of course). The follow up question would be is it too late to plant this fall (last week of October)?

How can I grow grass where my dog has killed the grass with her pee? I have re-planted grass seed where the original grass was killed in April 2008 and most of the seed has germinated and there is grass growing on the lawn now. However, there are still several patches of dirt where I have planted grass seed that no grass has grown in those areas. Why would the seed grow in some areas, but not all. What should I do differntly to grow the grass in the areas where it did not grow.?

Why does grass grow freely in parks, and sidewalks but I have to spend $100s each year to keep my lawn? It annoys me that each year I need to water, fertilize, triple mix, over seed, de-weed, etc. and it costs me $100s of dollars a year to just to HAVE grass! I don't want a freakin golf green! But in parks, sidewalks, and other public places, grass isn't taken care of (just mowed) and it grows freely! No fertilizer nothing! WHY?

How long does grass seeds grow and stay healthy in your lawn. Is grass seeds a temporary look? Because I tried it . It worked for two weeks . Then one day I look at my front yard and it was gone!!! Can someone please HELP ME!!!! I have now treated the yard for grub worms. And then I have replanted grass seeds. I hope this works . Can someone give me some advice?

does running on grass burn more calories or work different muscle groups than roads? I run cross country and it seems like I am a lot more tired after a workout on grass than a workout on roads. I know grass is softer on joints, but are there any other benefits? Does it burn more calories? Does it work different muscles? How many more calories does it burn?

If you plant grass seeds, how long should you wait to walk on it? I live in Santa Cruz, CA and I dug up the dirt in my backyard and threw down some grass seeds. The section I planted is growing great but I was wondering how long I should wait to walk on it and if there is a suggested watering amount. Any tips on growing grass in general are welcome too.

How do I get my grass to grow? all of my neighbors have grass, I don't. Its green, but it's weeds I guess? I can't afford a landscaper. what should I do to get pretty green healthy grass. And how long does it take to start growing. Also can i buy the roll down grass, like you see on tv.

What type of grass seed should i use on my lawn and how do i make it better? My lawn is completely out in the open with very small shade areas beneath the 4 trees. It's about 4 acres total and I live in Central New Jersey. Right now my grass is about 3 1/2 inches tall, really not that green, and scratchy. There are some spots where the grass is nice and thick and others where it is is just not growing. I just need some suggestions on what i can do to help me get a thicker fuller lawn that is a little better looking than the kind i have now.

What are some products that make your grass grow? There are a lot of places in my yard where there is dead grass and we want to plant new grass there. Plus, under our trampoline there is only dirt (6 1/2 ft x 15 ft.) and we want to plant some grass there, so are there any good products we can buy so that grass will grow in those areas?

How do I get rid of crab grass on my lawn? I have used Weed and Feed seeds as well as sprays designed for crab grass, but it still keeps coming back. Should I pull the crab grass out? Help, please! I really want to treat my grass, get it green and healthy. I have my lawn professionally cut on the regular, but this crab grass problem is terrible.

What type of grass can I plant during the summer? I am wondering what type of grass I can plant during the summer. I live in Charlotte, NC and it is very hot during the summer months. I would prefer a grass I dont have to water the heck out of. It is July and I want to plant now simply because my yard looks so bad. I have two small maples in my front yard providing some shade but most of my yard is in direct sunlight. Any ideas?

What kind of grass seed should I use for a partial shade area just cleared of ground cover? I just cleared an area of ground cover (dead leaves). The area gets some sun but is often in the shade. It is primarily dirt now. Any tips on what type of grass seed would be good and what other things I would need to do to grow grass effectively in this area? Thanks!

Will my centipede grass grow back with a loose pile of dirt on it? We just had a pool installed and some of the sand and dirt was left on top of my lawn. I racked up the dirt and I can see the grass underneath and in between the dirt. Will centipede grass come up thru the dirt or do I have to rack as much as can up? Should I water it with the dirt on it so it stays moist?

Will weed killer burn the grass and how long will it take to show? So, my friends and I are planning to do a senior prank where we're going to burn a "Class of '08" on the practice field grass. I heard weed killer does the trick. Is this true? Is there anything else I can use? Also, once I apply the weed killer to the grass, how long will it take to brown/burn/be noticeable? If I do it tonight, will it show up tomorrow, as in will the people be able to distinguish the writing from the other regular non-burnt grass?

How to Get Grass to Grow in Red Clay? When we bought our brand new house, the builders filled the front yard with red clay and seeded with a mixture of Centipede and Rye grass. After the fast rooting grass died out, the other stuff will not grow in the red clay. I watered and maintained it as well I could, to no avail. I don't proclaim to be much of a caretaker, but I know that if you're trying as hard as I was, you should see some results. Anybody have any helpful tips or suggestions?

What kind of grass will grow in a drought? Most of the homes around here have lawns of Kentucky Bluegrass and they end up dying because of a low water supply and hot summers here in Colorado. If I were to start over and plant grass by seed, what is a good kind of seed to buy that will produce grass that grows well in low-water conditions and direct sunlight?

My grass is browing. A grass company comes out and apply services. Why is my grass going brown? I water and take care of my grass. I have tall fescue and kentucky blue grass. Is it worth to pay a company to come out, if this happens every year around summer time? Is there something I can do that affordable to get green again in 90 to occasion 100 degrees temp?

New Grass start to turn brown, what can I do? We replaced all the grass in the front yard with new grass last 2 day. We put fertilizer and water it. but the grass start to turn brown and the soil is dry. It is not enough water? And how do I water new grass? I live in South Texas, very hot in afternoon and cool in morning. I just water it, lot of water. But the root don't seem to get very wet. Do I need to water more? And how frequently do i need to water my grass?

How to turn an old garden into grass? I moved into a house with a huge garden in the back that I want covered up and replaced with grass. It is completely run over in weeds, and the soil is very hard and clay like. What is the best way to make it grass? Do I kill all the weeds first? and what is better, grass seeds or those pre-grown grass mats? I don't have any experience in lawn care. Thanks for the help!

Is it possible to grow grass over a concrete slab? Stupid question maybe, but I would like to know if it is possible to grow grass over a concrete slab? Details: I live in Baltimore City and have a very tiny and uninspiring concrete slab patio (enclosed by a fence) behind my rowhome. The concrete slab has a concrete border approximately 7 inches higher than the slab itself. Note: It's not feasible/affordable to break up the concrete and start anew. Just wondering if there is a way to put down a shallow amount of soil and roll sod grass over it? Is artificial grass my only option?

What kind of grass seed to plant in heavily shaded area? I live in Wisconsin and have an area in the front of my house that is heavily shaded. We would really like to plant some grass under the tree's, but don't know anything about making grass grow in the shade. Could anyone help me on this one?

What type of grass makes a deep blueish green color? I live in the midwest and there was a lawn near my place that has a perfect deep-blueish green. It's dense, thick like a carpet and almost fitted a well manicured Bermuda glass. I read from some that the blue hue color is caused by iron on the fertilizer. I used Kentucky blue grass with mixed fescue but not sure if the KBG is that kind of grass.

How does grass grow into a tapered point? This is just a question that creeped into my bored mind during the robotic chore of mowing my lawn. Obviously, when you cut the grass it is chopped off with a single horizontal blade which leaves a straight cut at the top of the plant. But by the time it's time to cut the grass again, the plant has grown into a point at the top.

What kind of grass will stand up to my very active dogs? They have torn it up into a mud pit. I am going to keep them off of the yard until the grass gets established. I just need to know if one kind of grass is better than another.

Can grass grow with cedar chips? Thanks for your help all, the scenario is this, I'm living in an apartment with a backyard that used to be a flower and vegetable garden. We took over the irrigation system and the garden when we moved in. We want to make a small backyard with grass and flower beds. There was a whole floor of cedar chips about 20' x 20'. Question is, if I was to mix in the soil with cedar chips would it be possible to grow grass in that mixture? My first plan is to lay down an insecticide to get rid of the earwig infestation, then shortly after, start growing grass when the temperature dies down. Southern California, grass choice is Tall Fescue.

How does beach grass just grow back in the Spring? I have beach grass in my yard that I am researching, but I can't find any sources. It dies over the winter, but now little green blades are shooting up through it like there's nothing dead there. Can anyone give me any sites or straight info on beach grass?

My grass is dead my neighbor’s grass is green and long how do I get my grass like my neighbor's? I water my grass just as much as my neighbor's but mine is short brown and dead. How is it that their grass stays green, long, and alive and mine stays looking bad? What are they doing that I'm not? This was a question I was aksing for a hypothesis assignment. But thanks for trying...LoL

How do kill grass and weeds coming up between cement sidewalk blocks? It looks bad having all those weeds and grass coming up between the sidewalk blocks. I have heard about using bleach or salt or dish soap. I don't want to hurt the grass on the lawn, though. Doesn't anyone have any suggestions?

How do I get Zoysia grass established in my lawn? Does anyone know what my soil must have (i.e. amount of lime, nitrogen, etc.) for Zoysia grass to flourish? Is Zoysia best tropical grass or is there a better more easier to maintain running type grass for my rocky dry soil?

What's the difference between turf and grass when comparing varities of grass seed? I trying to figure out the best grass to plant in my backyard lawn, but some are "turf" and some are "grass." What's the difference?

What's the best way to grow grass and get rid of everything else? I bought my house last year and I'm going to start fixing up my lawn this year. The previous owner planted things all over the yard. Bushes, shrubs, small trees, lavendor, mint, various flowers, etc. All I really want is some nice green grass. Is there a way to kill everything and grow grass at time? Or do I have to dig everything up then plant grass? I already chopped down some bushes but can't get the stump out. Can I put stump killer on it and grown grass there or will it take a long time for anything to grow there again? Thanks

How long does standard grass seeds take to grow? I am in East England and would like to flattern my lawn and sow some new grass, how long does grass take to grow?

What is the best way to grow grass on a 50 square foot area? I need to know what the best type of grass to grow on a moss covered hill that is quite shady. Should the moss be removed? Also, keep in mind I have never planted grass before. Thank you.

Grass??????????????? How can I get grass to grow? I have a couple of patches that are just dirt now... also how can I make my grass greener??

How can I estimate the population of grass plants using the quadrat method? I have to estimate the population of grass plants in the shape of triangle... Can you tell me 1) the formula of the (POPULATION) of grass plants using the quadrat method and 2) how to measure the grass plants in the shape of triangle not square.

How long does it take grass to grow from seeds? 2 weeks ago, my yard was seeded with grass and fertilizer. How long will it take the grass to grow in full? I see patches of grass but not really any consistant growth pattern. I have been watering everyday but am thinking maybe I should get more seed to lay down.

What kind of grass can i plant for my indoor cat to eat? I tried the cat grass treat from Target and she loved it, but the grass died quickly. I'd like to plant something in a pot that she can eat, but i'm not sure what to plant. Thanks!