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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 23, 2015
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    Aeration every couple years or so it helpful for any kind of lawn, but because you are in Georgia and the soil tends to be clay there and gets compacted easily, more frequent aeration is recommended. Yearly, and even twice yearly core aeration is often recommended for your area. It will help the roots to grow better, which in turn does make for a nicer looking lawn.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 15, 2015
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    This could be quite difficult.

    Your best hope is for the Zoysia to grass out the Bermuda grass.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/facts-about-zoysia-grass-zoysia-grass-problems.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    I would recommend pouring boiling water on the areas where the bermuda grass is growing. Boiling water will kill whatever it comes in contact with. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-grass-naturally-kill-unwanted-grass-in-your-yard.htm

    Alternatively, you could cover your garden plants with cardboard boxes or use a gallon milk jug with the bottom cut off as a shield. Spray the grass with an herbicide when the grass is actively growing. One application won't work, as it's going to take several.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 28, 2015
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    Your final mowing height generally depends on the health of your lawn. If it is healthy, do not change the mowing height. If it's not so great, then raising the mower about 1/2" is usually recommended. You can return to normal mowing height with your first cutting in spring.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 16, 2015
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    Choosing a grass that will grow in your weather zone is very important.
    I would suggest contacting your County Extension Office.
    They are a valuable source of information for you and will able to make recommendations for you.
    I've listed several links for you including how to find the closest Extension Office to you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

    http://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/newsletter-archive/cses/2008-03/WhatGrass.html

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/what-is-warm-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 3, 2018
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    You almost have everything that they would eat, except Bermuda grass. That would be fast spreading if you are in a warmer climate.

    Usually, the best time to seed is in early spring, but in the case of Bermuda, it would be better to start late spring, or early summer.

    Here is an article that you will find useful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 28, 2018
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    It can be hard to grow grasses under these, as they make the soil unsuitable for things to grow around them. This article may help some, but there is not really a good way to grow things under pines, or where their needles are: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tips-for-growing-grass-under-a-tree.htm

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