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Turf Grass Suggestions #2767032 03/20/19 05:49 PM 03/20/19 05:49 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 14,912 Right Behind You W William OP Booner
William OP Booner W Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 14,912 Right Behind You	So...... I need to do something with the back yard. I had a bunch of trees cleared and about 30 loads of fill dirt added (mainly rocks with a touch of top soil). I’ve had it as a greenfield the last two years with some zoysia, fescue, and weeds mixed in. Soon, I’m gonna flatten the greenfield and seed something over it. It gets a good bit of sunlight, but the soil isn’t the best and I’m on a ridge top. I was thinking about a Bermuda variety? Suggestions? I have a couple of dogs that’ll wear it pretty good too. "The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing... compared to the misery of not being exploited at all." Joan Robinson

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2767214 03/20/19 08:17 PM 03/20/19 08:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin Freak of Nature
FurFlyin Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	If you're going seeded, I'd just get common bermuda. You can't wear it out. Hulled bermuda. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2767967 03/21/19 08:20 PM 03/21/19 08:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL W Wade 10 point
Wade 10 point W Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL	You definitely need Z52 zoysia.....(because that is all we grow!) Probably need the Bermuda if you have pet traffic. You can always buy some squares of other grass types and and cut them up and sprig them and see if the shade and soil quality will support the species. No matter what you put out you have water the young grass regularly to get it to take. Note that you can mix some centipede seed in with the bermuda seed and the dominant grass will eventually root out everything else. That is why weeds usually win the battle. The point of the mixing is you can see what works and what you like without putting out something that does not work for your situation. Obviously will take longer to get to the final product but it may prevent you from spending a fortune that did not work for a back yard. Last edited by Wade; 03/21/19 08:21 PM. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2768558 03/22/19 07:10 PM 03/22/19 07:10 PM
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,715 Winfield R rst87 8 point
rst87 8 point R Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,715 Winfield	I’ve heard a lot people who like sunspot Bermuda grass You can buy it as seed "Life is hard; It's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: Wade] #2768692 03/22/19 10:20 PM 03/22/19 10:20 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,793 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou... 300gr 8 point
300gr 8 point Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 9,793 The Boonies a.k.a. Pickens cou...	Originally Posted by Wade You definitely need Z52 zoysia.....(because that is all we grow!) Probably need the Bermuda if you have pet traffic. You can always buy some squares of other grass types and and cut them up and sprig them and see if the shade and soil quality will support the species. No matter what you put out you have water the young grass regularly to get it to take. Note that you can mix some centipede seed in with the bermuda seed and the dominant grass will eventually root out everything else. That is why weeds usually win the battle. The point of the mixing is you can see what works and what you like without putting out something that does not work for your situation. Obviously will take longer to get to the final product but it may prevent you from spending a fortune that did not work for a back yard. How well does zoysia like lots of shade Two roads diverged in the woods and I took the one with deep ruts,hills and mud.It may be bumpy but WHAT A RIDE!

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: 300gr] #2768706 03/22/19 11:16 PM 03/22/19 11:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,792 Hoover, AL M48scout 12 point
M48scout 12 point Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 5,792 Hoover, AL	I think zoysia is you best bet with shade vs Bermuda.

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: 300gr] #2769503 03/24/19 09:42 AM 03/24/19 09:42 AM
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County FurFlyin Freak of Nature
FurFlyin Freak of Nature Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 39,449 Marshall County	Originally Posted by 300gr How well does zoysia like lots of shade No grass likes LOTS of shade. If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2769685 03/24/19 03:43 PM 03/24/19 03:43 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL W Wade 10 point
Wade 10 point W Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL	Like Fur said, no grass will do well in shade or partial shade. Note that sunlight dictates shade. Not being funny here - you need direct sun rays for an appreciable time every day to sustain grass. If you have moss growing it is too shady. Zoysia can tolerate some shade but will thin out like over time if it is too shady. Build a patio or gazebo in the shady areas. Don't give up, don't ever give up!

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: Wade] #2770620 03/25/19 08:24 PM 03/25/19 08:24 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 14,912 Right Behind You W William OP Booner
William OP Booner W Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 14,912 Right Behind You	I've got some Zoysia squares out there now. Gonna try and do the Bermuda seed and see if it will take. "The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing... compared to the misery of not being exploited at all." Joan Robinson

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2770670 03/25/19 09:02 PM 03/25/19 09:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 614 VH F fillmore 4 point
fillmore 4 point F Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 614 VH	If you were going to fill in about a 100 square circle with Zoysia, is it better to go with sod or plugs? Got a circular flower right in the middle of the yard that I’m wanting to fill in and need some ideas

Re: Turf Grass Suggestions [Re: William] #2775325 04/01/19 02:17 PM 04/01/19 02:17 PM
Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL W Wade 10 point
Wade 10 point W Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,097 Birmingham, AL	Sod is faster and plugs are cheaper. I would go with lots of plugs and a time release N fertilizer. Don't give up, don't ever give up!