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skyaspen3
Joined: 10 Aug 2003
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| Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2003 9:02 pm Post subject: How to get rid of St. Augustine patches in my bermuda |
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| I just bought this house. The neighbor has St. Augustine and the previous owner didn't keep the augustine from spreading into parts of the yard. How can I get rid of these patches of augustine? I really like the bermuda, but it doesn't look as good with the augustine patches. |
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Nadine
Joined: 10 Mar 2003
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Location: Carrollton,TEXAS
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| Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2003 7:57 am Post subject: |
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| Nature does not like a monoculture. I have patches of Bermuda in my St. Augustine. Previously, I did not like it, but am getting used to it. :roll: If the area is shady, the St. Augustine will prevail. If not, keep it mowed to 2" and the Bermuda will eventually take over. |
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Dchall_San_Antonio
Joined: 18 Mar 2003
Posts: 2002
Location: San Antonio,TEXAS
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| Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:18 am Post subject: |
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I'd mow even lower to discourage the St Aug and encourage the bermuda. If you can mow at 1 inch or less, the bermuda will love it. That will expose the St Aug stolens so you can rip them out. It will take a while but you can do it manually.
For long term differentiation of the two yards, you should install a border. I have both a curb and a ground cover between my yard and the neighbor's. |
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