Lawncare Enthusiasts Grapple with Identification
Multiple posts revolve around identifying grass types, diagnosing lawn issues (fungus vs. heat damage), and general lawn care questions in various locations. Users are seeking advice and sharing experiences related to common lawn problems.
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“I’m a lawn dad. But for some reason I can’t identify this! Have thrown crabgrass killer and tenacity at this. Is this crabgrass that won’t die or what is this variant?? Located in Southern California submitted by /u/jx686 [link] [comments]”
“Starting out in this whole lawn care thing, ChatGPT tells me Fescue, other photos it looks like Zoysia, etc. Located Greenville, SC submitted by /u/Raibley [link] [comments]”
This grass thrives in the late summer heat in my Minneapolis suburb lawn. I'm pretty sure it's not crabgrass, but it looks pretty bad amongst my (heat-stroked) Kentucky Bluegrass. Is it some…
“Hopefully I can get some help on here about identifying what type of grass this is. I am only doing this because I have asked three lawn care companies and got three different answers. We are in West Tennessee and believe it's zone 7B. submitted by /u/NorwegianRockPython [link] [comments]”
“I've tried using a couple of AI apps but they didn't give me any results that I'm 100% confident with. I'm leaning towards Zoysia but I wanted to be sure so I don't do anything not designed for the specific grass type. TIA. https://preview.redd.it/zvnn3alniulh1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5b299464bf37227a2b1a06165ae3e3c75a52e76 https://preview.redd.it/o8yhualniulh1.jpg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d478bfea0faf04c3a744ed50d08f8f932db61”
“Is this better than certainty and celsius wg for this particular weed? I've hit this weed multiple times with this combination and it hasnt worked too well.”
Appreciate it, yea it has been average 100 here right now.
“Need help identify what I've got going on in my lawn. Based on my research I've got fine fescue, tall fescue, and maybe quackgrass? I was hoping to reseed in a few weeks after dethatching, aerating, and levelling a few low spots but I need to know what I'm working with. What would you do with this lawn? I was hoping to have a single uniform grass species but that doesn't seem reasonably possible at this point. Located in suburban Chicago submitted by /u/Apprehensive_L”
“https://preview.redd.it/valf4u635elh1.png?width=1536&format=png&auto=webp&s=3d8360a91dda5ed6fbaedb0017828596dbc46739 SW Florida: wondering what exactly this stuff is that's blooming all over my yard and how to get rid of it. submitted by /u/TheKongOfDong [link] [comments]”
“Live in Md now but grew up in GA we always called this centipede grass. Take it every day over the kudzu.”
“What is this? Did not respond to Celsius WG or Weed Stop. (N Ga) submitted by /u/mwaltmgt68 [link] [comments]”
“ChatGPT Claude and Google have me all confused between the two…. submitted by /u/henchman171 [link] [comments]”
“Zone 6b. Half TTTF, half KBG, half PRG submitted by /u/ToddGackAttack [link] [comments]”
“Zone 5 What do we got here boys? submitted by /u/woodrowchillson [link] [comments]”
“Hi I adopted a lawn earlier this year. I’ve been operating under the belief that it’s Kentucky 31 fescue + fine fescue. ChatGPT thinks it’s entirely made up of dallisgrass. Any insights here on what I’ve got? 6a Thanks! Looking forward to starting Fall work this weekend. submitted by /u/woofylab [link] [comments]”
“Location is central Arkansas. I'm new to giving a crap about my lawn and I don't know what grass I currently have. Or what I should be doing going forward. I've been lurking here and reading for a month or so. It's patchy and weedy in spots and I'm looking to do an overseed this fall when it cools off. Looked up my county extension office and will be doing a soil test in the next week. What kinds of grass(es) should I be considering? I'm interested in something that's”
“New to maintaining my backyard and I see seemingly two different types of grass. There’s a small patch of different grass and curious what it is and how to correct. Orange County, Southern California submitted by /u/bangoohead [link] [comments]”
“Hello I’m located in lincoln California (close to Sacramento) 9b I’m trying to identify this type of grass I have so I can buy the same type of seed in case I have to reseed, thank you! submitted by /u/oswalgue [link] [comments]”
“I'm in Maryland USA, just moved here but I think it's not considered southern (idk lol) Anyway when I got the house the flowerbeds were perfect but it looks like they were doctored up for the sale, now they're covered in this. I did Google lens and it gave me different answers every time, crab grass, Bermuda grass, various sages. Can someone help identify this? And tell me how to get rid of them? Is it possible without harmful chemicals? submitted by /u/GanonAnnon [link]”
“What is this and how do I kill it? I’ve pulled a bunch by hand but I can’t keep up. Located in North Alabama. submitted by /u/1987acjones1 [link] [comments]”
“Location: Fort Mill, SC Does this look like Bahia grass? I’ve had AI tell me nutsedge, dallisgrass and bahiagrass lol. Tells me something different everytime lol. Third pic was earlier in the week and first 2 pics are most recent. submitted by /u/Fast-Might6034 [link] [comments]”
“The black stuff. It's all of over the place in my lawn submitted by /u/saml23 [link] [comments]”
“No no no no don’t do that!!!!! Get a blue tag seed. Tractor supply is Kentucky 31 cultivar and that is shit. Get something like super turf 1 by United seeds, artimuss by heritage or resilience 2 by twin city seeds”
“Yeah that does not look like Bermuda. Those blades of grass are significantly thicker.”
“https://preview.redd.it/wkpo5m94fzih1.jpeg?width=1320&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bd3ef443a5463a459ae00f6b0e9061c3be787476 Closer photo of the existing grass”
You can tell how it aggressively yearns for the concrete it’s Bermuda
I can identify crabgrass immediately because of this meme.
“Here's answers to all the questions of what's in our yards (not how to kill it) so that we can identify it and determine how to kill it submitted by /u/CommitteeAdditional7 [link] [comments]”
“Grab a handful of grass in a brown or thinning patch and pull upward. If the grass lifts away easily like a loose carpet with little to no root resistance, grubs are likely present. Healthy grass will resist pulling due to strong root systems”
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“Just moved to a rental home in Texas and this blackish/gray charcoal material is popping up on individual grass blades. Getting all over the dogs coats and our lighter shoes. What is it and how do I be rid of it? submitted by /u/urpapichulo69 [link] [comments]”
“Is the red area fescue? And blue area is ryegrass? submitted by /u/DTK101 [link] [comments]”
“https://preview.redd.it/a2i71z5h83hh1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69a23a7e445decfb6c3c45699d3eb95c2f6c3334 Tool used to remove the dried/dead stuff off the top of the ground”
“I’m in Southern California and not sure what kind of grass is here but I have 2 patches where it’s noticeably a lot thicker and greener than the rest of the yard and was hoping someone can tell me why. As well as what kind of grass the lawn looks like overall. The up close pics are those thick greener patches I mentioned. Thanks! submitted by /u/209DEVILDOG31 [link] [comments]”
“I have looked through this sub Reddit before. It didn’t SEEM like crab grass although I thought it was. That’s why I asked”
“There should be a requirement to open the sub and read the latest 10 posts before being allowed to post anything!”
“Shit is spreading like wildfire and overtaking Bermuda submitted by /u/Pretty_Dragonfly_716 [link] [comments]”
“I always have a hard time telling the difference between st augustine and crabgrass, but I'd wager crabgrass.”
“Because dallisgrass doesn't have a meme yet. Hell, we finally just got one for nutsedge. But really I think it's partly a matter of familiarity. Everyone knows crabgrass. The other grassy weeds are less well known. I sure as hell hadn't heard of dallisgrass until I started being a lawn try-hard”