Kurt Ullman said:
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> trader4@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> On Apr 23, 7:46 am, Kurt Ullman <kurtull...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>> In article
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>>> trad...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> > Insect damage would be a possible suspect. Have you had the soil
>>> > tested, adjusted PH if needed?
>>>
>>> Insect damage was suggested by my lawn service, looked for, none
>>> found, and I believe them since the application of an insecticide
would
>>> be an additional expense.
>>
>> When did they look for insects? Timing is everything. You need to
>> look for them when they are active and actually there. If you wait
>> until you notice lots of damage, which could be months later, you may
>> not find them.
>>
> Three various times over the last two years. Mostly early spring,
> although also early fall (late August) last year.
>
>>
>> It may be that several things are combining to create the problem. I
>> guess of particular concern is the fact that you say you've aerated
>> and overseeded twice in the last few years and it's gotten worse.
>> Clearly something is wrong. Another question is what type of grass
>> has it been overseeded with? Was it bluegrass, which will spread, or
>> a cheap rye grass mix, etc.
>
> Bluegrass. That is what they said was the original turf.
> Thanks. I'll probably head off and get a soil test kit and see what
> happens with the pH before I got tearing up the yard for a trip to the
> extension service.
You don't need to "tear up" your yard. You just need to take several
samples (about the size of a aeration plug) from different areas in the
yard. You won't notice any damage from the plugs.
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