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Hey guys was wondering something, I scalp all my accounts that have bermuda grass. I was wondering what you guys do with fescue, do you scalp fescue or not?
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No, I don't.-Rodney -
If it happens to be next to the bermuda I do but if the lawn is straight fescue, then no.Comment
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scalping fescue will kill it from what I hear....i don't kill my fescueComment
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i was thinking about making a thread like this before logging on........but i was wondering what do you prefer? for myself i love fescue and reason is the thick root system and plus lawn that can withstand high traffic.....my neighbor has bermuda and i couldn't have imagined laying in her lawn landscapping with my 2 1/2 yr old daughter like I did before this cold front came through!!.....that diry yellow lawn next to my strong, green, plus.... turf.hahahaa.........i'm not doing anything at the border to see if the bermuda can get in....Comment
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that bermuda will creep in if you don't do anything to prevent it. The bermuda is becoming more popular for people tired of trying to maintain fescue in hot dry climates. Fescue can be maintained year round in NC as you have no doubt already learned and, in my opinion, is a better residential turf for year round appearance. You may want to consider some type of physical barrier such as landscaping, hardscaping or even just spraying out a border between the lawns which will no doubt look silly if its just a strip of dirt. As a side note, the shorter you maintain the bermuda the more frequently it needs cut. Scalping it will encourage it to spread more rapidly, but most people like the bermuda cut short. Sell her some preemergent now before her dormant bermuda gets full of cool season weeds. Next fall you can try and sell her on a rye overseed that will give her green grass all winter and into the spring.Comment
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coool man thx! now i see why it's not spreading....she only cuts it 2times a month if that.....it's really thick and brushy looking right nowComment
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I never scalp the fescue. It doesn't need it like the burmuda does. Might even set it back if it gets to hot too fast (without enough water)Comment
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Hey guys, couple of ques on all this grass talk.. A) what do you mean exactly, when you refer to "scalping", & B) i have no idea of the differance between fescue and burmuda.. all i know is crab grass vs. a nice looking lawn haha.. but seriously, can anyone tell me what type of grasses are typically found in the North east/ New england area, cuz i have no idea about this stuff, and i'd love to start learn to it if i wanna be successful in this industry. I know most of the people on this forum arn't from my neck of the woods, but if anyone knows about NE grass, i'd appreciate any info you could lend.. thanks in advance.
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ok...send a check to me for these answers......a)scalp = to cut realllly low ....for future reference check www.dictionary.com.....it's really great help....b)fescue=cool season grass, bermuda=warm season grass which u prob won't see there.......would suggest you go to book store and read up on different grass types to explain in detail....can't be lazy in this gameComment
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Oh really? thanks...scalping to me is cutting TOO low.. so i just wanted to be sure, considering the way it was being talked about i thought it might be referring to a differant term.. and lazy would probably be the last word i would use to describe myself in regards to the green industry. And what this about a book store for reference? Thats what this forum is for, isn't it?Comment
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thanks for the info tho, buddy :pComment
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The scalping of bermuda is practiced to keep the thatch layer down to a minimum, but is a horrible practice on fescue. Scalping fescue can lead to problems like weak root systems, possibly killing the plants, and exposing the soil to weed/crabgrass seeds. Never cut fescue below the sheath; which is also the height where you'll find a lot of the new leaf buds. During the last 2 months of the season I will start lowering my deck height from 3.5" down to 2.25". It's best to do it gradually so you don't shock the plant. Keep in mind that you're going to be putting down a winter fert. and need the plants to absorb as much nutrients as possible. If the plants are in shock the fert. will be leached into the soil instead of being absorbed, and the treatment is nothing more than a waste of your time and your customers money.Comment
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sorry Hawk...had a challenging day yesterday i guess.....which is still no excuse to come off like that...excuses are for lazy people...and i can be that at times, but I try not to.....forgive me pls.....any man that wants to: cut in the hot sun, drink sweat, insect bites, run over a yellow jackets nest, walk to death, work in the cold, rain, unload equip, load equip, learn new ways to do it, dig holes, spread mulch, prune trees and shrubs, come up with designs, present designs, get rejected and come back for more, learning bout grass, sharpen blades, shop for blades, find trustworthy mechanics, get up early, get home late, design flyers, design webpage, minor haggling(specially with car dealerships), learn new services to add.....i could go on and on....i commend all u guys that have done and moved to the next level and also the guys like me that will get there in due time....Comment
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No worries, "ohreallythanks", challenging days seem like par for the course in this biz, and i've had a few of my own, i understand. its just keepin @ it that is the key i gues, till you get "there". good luck this season, man, no hard feelingsOriginally posted by ohreallythanks
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