over watering was my first thought, but that kills that theory.
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Originally posted by IowaHunter View PostYour grass looks thin at those spots. How about a thin layer of compost over the areas? Say about a half inch. It will at least add some nutrients to the area. Just buy a couple bags of the good stuff.
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Originally posted by deerplanter View PostI had a similar issue last year and I put down some compost and it greened up nicely. I thought I had grubs but couldn't find any and I listened to Randy Leman one day and he recommended compost to another person.
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Originally posted by BigDraw View PostI am having the same issues. Soil test said it was anemic. Needs iron
I suspected it was the Scotts weed and feed I used this year
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Originally posted by BigDraw View PostI am having the same issues. Soil test said it was anemic. Needs iron
I suspected it was the Scotts weed and feed I used this year
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Originally posted by TxAg View PostSeems weird it would be iron deficient in just a few spots. It's struggling for a reason. Probably bugs or fungalOriginally posted by Mike Murphey View Posthttp://www.randylemmon.com/lawns/Gar...k_07-17-03.htm
This is about the yellowing you are seeing.....Randy Lemmon is a good site for all grass/gardens/plants questions.....See his lawn fertilizing schedule..
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Originally posted by Mike Murphey View Posthttp://www.randylemmon.com/lawns/Gar...k_07-17-03.htm
This is about the yellowing you are seeing.....Randy Lemmon is a good site for all grass/gardens/plants questions.....See his lawn fertilizing schedule..Originally posted by TxAg View PostAfter reading this I change my mind. Thanks for the link.
Well we will see what happens. I started with the cheapest option first and that was the liquid Ironite which attaches to the water hose. I was at Walmart yesterday afternoon so I picked up a bottle and treated the front yard with it. I’ll update in a few days, or when I see improvement. Supposedly the liquid form is fast acting since it is absorbed through the roots AND the leaves.
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