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billethkid 12-24-2010 08:15 AM

Once St. Augustine goes dormant/brown like it is now,
 
how often should it be watered or at all?

About 1/3 of our lawn was resodded in mid October...does this area need any different watering when dormant than the established lawn?

btk

iandwk 12-24-2010 08:35 AM

Good question
 
Anybody know the answer? I'm in a similar situation.

Bogie Shooter 12-24-2010 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 317565)
how often should it be watered or at all?

About 1/3 of our lawn was resodded in mid October...does this area need any different watering when dormant than the established lawn?

btk

Lot of helpful hints here;
http://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.com/

If your answer is not at that site call Jim Davis at the county annex on Morse Blvd.

ladylake1 12-24-2010 08:53 AM

Thanks, Bogie.

Ohiogirl 12-24-2010 12:15 PM

There's also a whole bunch of info in the front pages of the Villages phone book - plus, going to the monthly "Twice on Tuesdays" put on by the Sumter County extension service and Master Gardeners is very informative. They have a topic, show slides and take questions, and hang around after for more individual questions. I think they are on the 4th Tuesday of every month except December. Sea Breeze and Saddlebrook (or Savannah, not sure) rec centers. Pick up a ticket beforehand at the rec center. It is free, but sometimes fills up.

I have zoysia grass and am following the recommendations in the phone book (which is the same as the water wisdom site).

You can also contact the extension agent by email from the Sumter County extension website. There's also a plant clinic to which you may bring samples of your problems and/or questions on Mondays at the Sumter co. sheriff's annex at Morse and 466 - the extension branch moved there. Call 352-793-2728 for details and to confirm what's available.

Mikitv 12-24-2010 02:22 PM

We had same type grass in Ark, goes dormant in winter and doesn't need to be watered according to the extension service meeting we went to last month.

redwitch 12-24-2010 02:27 PM

You really don't have to water the lawn during the winter, but you do the landscaping. However, it doesn't hurt to give the grass 5-10 minutes a week, especially with it getting so cold so early -- water in the evening and it helps the roots if there's a freeze (not every night there's a freeze, just the weekly watering).

NJblue 12-24-2010 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 317662)
You really don't have to water the lawn during the winter, but you do the landscaping. However, it doesn't hurt to give the grass 5-10 minutes a week, especially with it getting so cold so early -- water in the evening and it helps the roots if there's a freeze (not every night there's a freeze, just the weekly watering).

This is exactly opposite what our lawn service says. They say to avoid watering before, during or immediately after a freeze. In general, lawns should not be watered in the evening since the wet leaves promote disease. It's best to water in the early morning - like just before dawn. However, if a freeze is expected, turn your system off so it doesn't water while the temps are below freezing. Also, frequent light waterings are bad for the root system since it encourages the roots to stay at the surface of the soil, thus making them more prone to draught.

redwitch 12-25-2010 05:45 AM

If there's a deep freeze, definitely turn the sprinklers OFF. However, I've been told by several landscapers/gardeners that even during the winter run the sprinklers in the evening between 8 and 11 pm, never in the morning when there is a chance of a light frost (cold and/or frost and sprinkler water do not mix well unless you're deliberately setting up an ice layer like citrus growers do) for 5-10 minutes and you only need to do it once a week unless you have new plants (and who would plant in the winter here?).

getdul981 12-25-2010 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 317731)
(and who would plant in the winter here?).

Been around any of the new homes lately?


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