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Our landscapers used Falcon IV grass seed on our lawn. We have not yet been here a full year but are impressed with it so far. Full root base. Seeds grow to a plant-like sprout vs. a single blade. Dark green color if fertilized well. True test will be how it endures summer. Falcon IV seed can be purchased from Herod Seed Inc, 1400 N Ingram Ave, 643-7684.

The week of Sept 2nd, Frog's will come out to give me an estimate and remove more trees from my lot. They were here in the spring and did a great job removing 11 trees without distrubing any shrubs or the grass. (what little there was!) If you are interested in an estimate, please leave your name, address and number, I'll be happy to pass it on the them. We may get a good rate if we have several requests!
Marcy Mattison 13001 Carters Garden Drive
mmatt4668@comcast.net 804 677-4104

The bright green grass that I'm fighting is putting up one heck of a battle, so I did a little research online. It appears to be "Barnyardgrass" and here is an interesting article.
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Crabgrass, Foxtail & Barnyard Grass
Deborah Brown, Extension Horticulturist

Many people are plagued with huge patches of annual, grassy weeds in their lawns; weeds such as crabgrass, foxtail and barnyard grass. These weeds started to become obvious in mid-July, and will continue to thrive until they eventually succumb to freezing temperatures. Though plants die over winter, they leave a legacy of seeds on the ground that will remain viable for years.

There's no point in spraying them with "crabicide" or post-emergent herbicide once they're big and tough. The only time these products are very effective is when the weeds are still young and tender... at the two to three leaf stage. By the time they're real apparent in the lawn, it's too late.

Instead, apply a pre-emergent herbicide in early May. This should prevent seeds from sprouting next year provided you get good coverage and you water the product into the soil, then leave the soil undisturbed.

To reseed these weedy areas this fall, mow the weeds close to the ground, then use a dethatching rake or rent a power rake to remove as many of them as possible. Seed in late August or early September. Grass seed planted in fall should come through the winter thicker and stronger than before, and you can use a standard pre-emergent herbicide on it next May.

For photo’s, see: http://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/YGLNews/YGLN-Aug1599.html