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I have approx. 3500/4000 sq. ft. of lawn that just died over this past winter. Location is near Trask Park in the Tillamook area. This grass has bee...
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Asked May 14, 2024, 3:44 PM EDT
I have approx. 3500/4000 sq. ft. of lawn that just died over this past winter. Location is near Trask Park in the Tillamook area. This grass has been established and mowed the same for thirty years. I tried to reseed it this spring w/ Black Beauty seed, and only see small patches that seem to have taken. 95 % still bare soil. Would you have any idea what might cause this or what to do to reestablish it ? thanks, Jack
Tillamook County Oregon
Expert Response
This winter's severe cold weather may have damaged the crowns enough to kill the grass.
Here is some helpful guidance from Oregon State Extension - "Practical Lawn Establishment and Renovation" - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1550-practical-lawn-establishment-renovation. For optimum germination, it is recommended that air temperatures be 60 degrees F or higher and soil temperatures at least 55 degrees F. Early May to mid-June and mid-August to mid-September are usually good times to plant. Possibly, air & soil temperatures may not have been warm enough this spring and this negatively affected your germination rate.
Here is some helpful guidance from Oregon State Extension - "Practical Lawn Establishment and Renovation" - https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1550-practical-lawn-establishment-renovation. For optimum germination, it is recommended that air temperatures be 60 degrees F or higher and soil temperatures at least 55 degrees F. Early May to mid-June and mid-August to mid-September are usually good times to plant. Possibly, air & soil temperatures may not have been warm enough this spring and this negatively affected your germination rate.
