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I thought I would check out a new forum. I'm looking for advice for what cool temperature shaded grass seed to go with? Further, any recommendations for when to seed and wenn to fertilize? The past season didn't go well growing grass in a significant size area and this year am determined to get my yard back.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

It depends on where you live. I live in TN and I think it is too late for seeding the cool season grasses (fescue, bluegrass etc). With warm season grasses such as bermuda now through June 15th. Cool season grasses need to be fertilized now and warm season grasses around June 1. Some may disagree but I have had success sowing and fertilizing at these times.

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mnnative said:

I thought I would check out a new forum. I'm looking for advice for what cool temperature shaded grass seed to go with? Further, any recommendations for when to seed and wenn to fertilize? The past season didn't go well growing grass in a significant size area and this year am determined to get my yard back.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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I did it on my own for a few years but it was not worth the hassle.. I ended up hiring a great company in Tampa (Green Solutions Lawn Care). They even managed my pest control so it was well worth the time and money!

i always seed and fert in may but i know the best time is september according to alot of people

I fertilize once in the spring.
once in last week of spring.
Once imid to late fall

You can't give a blanket answer on when to seed especially as it depends on the climate. That said for a cool season grass seed in late winter/early spring for most climates.

Lonnie,

Eastside Landcare

I'm in California and without good reason I use Ironite and Scott's Lawn Fertilizer every month, except neither from November to February. Is this not good ?

To much iron can cause issues. But unless your noticing yellow spots keep doing whatever is working for you

exotion said:

To much iron can cause issues. But unless your noticing yellow spots keep doing whatever is working for you

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What issues ? The bag of Ironite doesn't warn of any issue. Is monthly "too much" ?

The iron makes the lawn a darker green without causing the increased growth caused by fertilizers.

To much iron can throw off the ph balance of your soil. It would take alot to do that tho

exotion said:

To much iron can throw off the ph balance of your soil. It would take alot to do that tho

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What will that do?

It can make yellow spots, burn the lawn, stunt the growth of the turf, promote growth of weeds, attract insects.

exotion said:

It can make yellow spots, burn the lawn, stunt the growth of the turf, promote growth of weeds, attract insects.

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But other than these things it's fine?

It's fine if you don't use to much. My organic fertilizer I offer has 5% iron in a 50lb bag. The level is 12-7-10 I put 5 pounds down per 1000sqft every 5 months these lawns always look good.

exotion said:

It's fine if you don't use to much. My organic fertilizer I offer has 5% iron in a 50lb bag. The level is 12-7-10 I put 5 pounds down per 1000sqft every 5 months these lawns always look good.

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You "offer" ? Is there a brand name ? Can it be purchased in California ?

Wilbur Ellis brand. Organic pro mix? I think pr something to that effect can get it with or without iron