Ten pointers on keeping good lawns / Nordan's Grass Farms.

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TEN PCINTERS ON KEEPING GOCD IAWNs
There are ten points to observe in keeping a lawn in good condition,

1. The lawn should be fertilized in the nroper season - when the
grass beoo wes thin or unthrifty. aA commercial fertilizer of 5-10-5
(or sinil. Pf} on.lp. is isu recommended. ‘That ne ans 5 percent nitrogen,
10 percent phosphoric acid, and 5 percent potash. A, good standard is
20 pounds per 1,CO00 square feet. Because in some regions other types
of fertilizers may be nesded, it is wise to consult local and State
authorities. In thecool humid regions, applications should be made in
early fall and very early spring. In warm humid regions applications
should be made in spring and carly summer when the grass is-growing
actively. Fertilizer may .be distributed by some- of the fertiri7zerem™™=
distributors on the market. Care must be used to prevent skipping
aml overlapping. Another © od way is to broadcast the fertilizer by
hand. If that method is used, the fertilizer should be divided into
two lots. The first lot sheull be distributed while walking length-
wise of the area and the sem nd lot should be broadcast while walking
crosswise of the area, to insure a thorough and uniform coverage.

as S011 tests are the basis unon which the need for. lime should be
determined. Ganerally speaking, soils in the eastern United States
Peghne Vine,

Ground limestone is the cheapest form of lime. It is usually © nsider-
‘ed to be equal in-value to other kinds.

Lime. can be applied at any season - late fall or early spring are good
tines.

3. Frequent mowing with a sharp, properly adjusted mower will keep a
lawn looking neat. Mowing also promotes tillering and spreading of
the grass. plants. ;

> Height of- mowing depends upon the species of lawn grass, Stoloniferou
_ (ereeping or spreading) grasses - Bermuda, Zoysia, centipede, St.
_ Augustine - will withstand dose mowing if they are kept fertilized,
They may be kept mowed at 1/2 to 1 inch.

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#, .Watering is the itaintenance practice that is most often done
mcorreculy.. te few rules are simple enough.

Do soak the ground thoroughly at infrequent intervals when the grass
begins tc suffer from drought, Water just often enough to keep the
plants clive.

Do not sprinkle lightly every day "just to cool things off". Light
sprinkling encourages shallow root systems and helps crabgrass more
than it does the permanent grasses. It mes more harm than good.

Many of the grasses of the cool humid region go through 2 dormant
Ho period in midsummer. If they are forced into active growth, the
plants may actually be injured.

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“ten Pointers on ecole Good Lawns

a ol ths lawn in the spring helps to firm the soil that has been
oosened by the heaving action of frost. The ground should be moist,

& not) wet, enough to "puddle" from the Polling -operatlon sy.) For the

ame reason, the roller must not De too heey, or oie, Sod) ant oe

orn acted £00 tightly.

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ole. ‘weeds out, ae good grass - that is, proper management of
» turf is the wost important phase in the growing ‘of a weed-free ,
a lavelbe curt will not allow Rete to ass ontee: ae

ae es ane my be ery by in 2,4- ip) ee a a lea
Li aieaae to have Wan sets /of pena y eee equipment, one for 2,4- rile

en to date mae en Pian as not harmiih) to
gor animals, a point. to be considered by those who have children
“that play on the lawn.

i mani 21 work in Denen eatin weeds has been done with 4 great many
Pic: bs, arsénicals,' chlorates, dinitro compounds, various
eum fra Seige and others. ites have some value, Die none of

“workers at) an lioeagecar saa station or other
if used improperly the cheinicals
Lhe a ‘the: gress: pe) to ie Were who handle thei or cou

Wh Nas a 20 Leas por ii 000 square.
ne pee be aa at. atte. Pine ot year ia fal hia as good a

as any. lead arsenate also is effective srainst most insects i
ive in the soil.

nsects most troublesome in lawns are beetle grubs, cutworms,
orms, sod webworns, ants, chinch bugs and mole crickets. Ticks |
ele are now haruful to the lawn but they are a nuisance to the

a ra ia ea ae ‘ohineh bugs. are not modal a Eerie by DDT,
6 checke aby the: Chlordane products, (These materials are sold
nace names and in Ah a forms. The manufacturers’

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cou y agents and State entomologists.

bi Tye “arsenate at the rate of &0 pounds to 1,000 square feet is
fective against grubs and other soil insects but it ts not so
nor 1 as some of the newer “AG Raven

ander bees 3 Often present ae tous in tne
There are several reasons: soars pia for

De ac Gh Mebane these aifficulties. Deep placement of

ao meena: for the Capciey of available plant food. ‘the use of
ere ie aad by (the Zoysia grasses, centipede anu St. Augustim)
e shading erfect., ‘The prompt raking or sweeping of

hast Roead Luteo Ma “AbLG growth during the period whon

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: oe the iy bani in Le caga iehat sins turf will be

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a ea > primitive funot are not harmful to the
| oe be. Crowned off the grass blades when it is dry. The
pt laid Oe! a aun may give off a "snoke" or "dust" of

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"Thaproved Lawn Grasses for the South”

Abbeville, Alabama