TLDR: grass is 3 mo. old
1. Need to level, this fall or next spring? If next spring, before,during, or after aeration?
2. Need to bring down pH. Best how/when?
3. Want to maintain lower HOC next season, scalp the zoysia or just move it down progressively? 2" now and into winter, would like closer to 1" next season.
4. Will core aerate and dethatch next season, best timing?
How many of these things can I do at the same time?
Hello all, I'm new here and looking forward to participating for years to come!
In hot Central Texas. My first home and first lawn. Installed Cavalier Zoysia beginning of April, getting addicted to caring for it.
Some advice would be welcomed regarding my plans and lack of experience.
I'm keeping it around 2" this season to allow roots to really take hold, next year would like to maintain 1"-1.5"
My plan is to level with sand/topsoil/compost in fall, and feed it potash for winter dormancy.
Next season: how do I start low HOC? I hear mixed reviews on scalping zoysia.
In spring I will core aerate and add humic, biochar, and kelp at that time to kick off the year. Planning a verticut/scarify around May 1.
MAIN QUESTIONS:
I badly need to bring down pH (mich too alkaline.) Is fall or spring the best time and does anyone here prefer a certain method/product? Should I do it when I level in fall or wait until the spring aeration?
How do I best begin to cut the grass to sit at <1" if it is over 2" dormant? Scalp? If so, when?
I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and provide your experience and expertise.
Thanks!
1. Need to level, this fall or next spring? If next spring, before,during, or after aeration?
2. Need to bring down pH. Best how/when?
3. Want to maintain lower HOC next season, scalp the zoysia or just move it down progressively? 2" now and into winter, would like closer to 1" next season.
4. Will core aerate and dethatch next season, best timing?
How many of these things can I do at the same time?
Hello all, I'm new here and looking forward to participating for years to come!
In hot Central Texas. My first home and first lawn. Installed Cavalier Zoysia beginning of April, getting addicted to caring for it.
Some advice would be welcomed regarding my plans and lack of experience.
I'm keeping it around 2" this season to allow roots to really take hold, next year would like to maintain 1"-1.5"
My plan is to level with sand/topsoil/compost in fall, and feed it potash for winter dormancy.
Next season: how do I start low HOC? I hear mixed reviews on scalping zoysia.
In spring I will core aerate and add humic, biochar, and kelp at that time to kick off the year. Planning a verticut/scarify around May 1.
MAIN QUESTIONS:
I badly need to bring down pH (mich too alkaline.) Is fall or spring the best time and does anyone here prefer a certain method/product? Should I do it when I level in fall or wait until the spring aeration?
How do I best begin to cut the grass to sit at <1" if it is over 2" dormant? Scalp? If so, when?
I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and provide your experience and expertise.
Thanks!