[PennBF]

What is the real answer to the terrible lawns, terrible grass on the Village's portions of the properties, and many etc's. We have had Massey look at our yard at least 3 times. Once is was said to be "worms", then give more water, (which we did), "maybe cinch bugs, and yet after they sprayed, we gave more water we are still with the problem. Looking around at all the other grass areas there is the same problems and it appears The Villages is just letting it spread and ruining the Villages property. There are black spots, dead area's, pits of missing grass, etc. Is it that the Villages Management does not know what it truly is and is just letting it destroy what was once a beautiful place? Where are the experts? Why has the Villages not called them in? Why has the Villages not managed the problem and given some direction to the Residents? There are a lot of "WHY'S" and NO answers. Again "WHY"

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Your responsible for your own grass .Most of the problem is that it’s dry and hasn’t rained much or haven’t you noticed , cinch bugs are also bad this year and we all should be doing our part in keeping fl water sustainability by not pouring more water then we should to make our lawn look green for a few hours before they dry up . The rain season hopefully will start soon but if it doesn’t so be it , remember it’s just grass

[Stu from NYC]

We also use Massey for irrigation system and had them out last week.

A good portion of our lawn is brown.

Technician says it is due to lack of rain as irrigation can only do so much as our sandy soil will not hold moisture.

Hopefully the rainy season will start soon.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I think I just said that lol

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by PennBF

What is the real answer to the terrible lawns, terrible grass on the Village's portions of the properties, and many etc's. We have had Massey look at our yard at least 3 times. Once is was said to be "worms", then give more water, (which we did), "maybe cinch bugs, and yet after they sprayed, we gave more water we are still with the problem. Looking around at all the other grass areas there is the same problems and it appears The Villages is just letting it spread and ruining the Villages property. There are black spots, dead area's, pits of missing grass, etc. Is it that the Villages Management does not know what it truly is and is just letting it destroy what was once a beautiful place? Where are the experts? Why has the Villages not called them in? Why has the Villages not managed the problem and given some direction to the Residents? There are a lot of "WHY'S" and NO answers. Again "WHY"

I wonder why you blame "The Villages"?? Our lawns maintenance is our responsibility. I was dead heading our Canna Lilies and five times moths flew out. People are saying Cinch bugs are ruining their lawns and are linked to moths. I know that yesterday was the first day of Hurricane season and that means we can soon expect drenching rain EVERY afternoon. Maybe that will help.

Can you imagine the outcry if The Villages would micromanage in such a way that they told the residents how to manage their lawns? The greenies would be biting bad if they were told to use commercial insecticide. The strong independents would be furious that anyone told THEM to water more or less.

I would guess that the folks in charge of the golf courses are trying to correct the problem. Are nearby golf courses suffering too or do you know???

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

I think I just said that lol

I added what the Massey tech said to me.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

OH I’m sorry I’m not the all knowing guru , so I didn’t quote my lawn guy because it’s the same problem every year

[Bogie Shooter]

I have never had two “lawn guys” say the same thing.🤠

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

OH I’m sorry I’m not the all knowing guru , so I didn’t quote my lawn guy because it’s the same problem every year

This is only our second year here and didnt seem to have this problem last year.

[TheLawnKing]

Everyone calm down. All these problems, and more, will be resolved when we receive substantial and consistent liquid precipitation (rain). Until then, cool your jets and water your lawn.
I prefer to water in the early evening and before dawn ONLY during this drought. More is not better because of the Sandy soil. Two moderate waterings is better than one heavy one.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Hmmmm let me think , maybeeeeee because it’s drier hmmmm just a thought

[PennBF]

It is annoying to read responses that either continue defending the Developer/Villages, regarding general problems in The Villages. Yes, the villages should be advising why the lawns are turning to looking like a barren piece of property in a third world country. Regarding more water..One lawn property owner suffering like problems was told to increase their watering of lawn. They did and nothing changed. I am disappointed that so many like to play wise guy answers, or shoot the messenger rather than offer either
meaningful support or explain the cause(s) of this lousy problem. Two houses in our Villages have actually ripped up their rather sizeable lawns and have to replace the total area. The areas in the Villages look terrible and if any are satisfied with this then they have what I would consider pretty low standards. Looking for answers, NOT EXCUSES!!

[TheLawnKing]

You can lead a horse to water...

If it was easy to have a great lawn everyone would have one. It takes a lot of work. The only thing that will solve the grass problem is rain. Watering your lawn now is to keep it alive until monsoon season.

Probably more productive to go on the lanai and do a rain dance than bitch on here.

[Garywt]

We were told it was Cinch bugs. Deans has sprayed it extra, I have sprayed it as well. Last time down I raked up the dead grass and I saw new growth coming in. Hoping that the next time I am down I will have a full front lawn.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is annoying to read responses that either continue defending the Developer/Villages, regarding general problems in The Villages. Yes, the villages should be advising why the lawns are turning to looking like a barren piece of property in a third world country. Regarding more water..One lawn property owner suffering like problems was told to increase their watering of lawn. They did and nothing changed. I am disappointed that so many like to play wise guy answers, or shoot the messenger rather than offer either
meaningful support or explain the cause(s) of this lousy problem. Two houses in our Villages have actually ripped up their rather sizeable lawns and have to replace the total area. The areas in the Villages look terrible and if any are satisfied with this then they have what I would consider pretty low standards. Looking for answers, NOT EXCUSES!!

It's equally annoying when someone blames the developer because they can't/won't take personal responsibility for their own lawn. What are you going to blame the developer for next, the weeds that sprout because of the upcoming rain? Maybe you'll blame them for the rain too?