removing existing lawn that has mostly crabgrass - Ask Extension
when I built my house 14 years ago, I put down sod and had a very nice lawn until 3 years ago. Crabgrass has taken hold on about a third of the area (...
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removing existing lawn that has mostly crabgrass #879742
Asked August 01, 2024, 1:11 PM EDT
when I built my house 14 years ago, I put down sod and had a very nice lawn until 3 years ago. Crabgrass has taken hold on about a third of the area (approximately 400 sq ft). For the past 3 years I have applied pre and post emergence products, with no success. I now want to remove the affected area with a sod cutter and then re-sod:
1) how deep should I cut the sod to accept the new sod?
2) there should be a good layer of top soil left after the sod is cut. Should a top dressing of some type (i.e.more top soil) be applied ?
3) should I apply a crabgrass prevention agent (either pre or post emergence agent) before putting down the new sod? and if so, how long should I wait to put down the new sod?
4) what is the latest time to start this process this year?
Anne Arundel County Maryland
Expert Response
Now or soon would be a good time to start to get control of any perennial grassy weeds you may have. (Crabgrass is not a perennial).
Good bed preparation, installation, and close management after you lay the sod to keep it moist will be important for success.
This page will help you with your lawn renovation step-by-step:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lawn-renovation-and-overseeding/
Christine
Good bed preparation, installation, and close management after you lay the sod to keep it moist will be important for success.
This page will help you with your lawn renovation step-by-step:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/lawn-renovation-and-overseeding/
Christine
