I live in a VERY dry, VERY HOT climate. This grass will have zero shade and have to survive 110-118 degree summers. Is it worth the work to prep/lay?
515921
It's not worth it in any climate. I had perfect growing conditions and did not get a single blade of grass
515922
No way, this is just a mix of fescue grasses, it already died in the very sunny part of our yard and it has only reached the 90s a couple of times with a good amount of rain and watering. Nothing special about this, just an expensive marketing campaign. Stick to bermuda or st augustine in your area.
1168399
Definetly! Just plan according to your zone climate as far as timing goes! I live in Pacific Northwest were it's cooler snd everything is thriving!
1041133
Much below 0 won't do , must be in the ground (not potted) and it would benefit by planting facing south for warmer temps. Mulch the roots well for winter. It's worth a gamble.
63133
Not at all. It's actually very cool to the touch. We live in Arizona and we've used it in summer and cooler temps and it always is dry and cool to the touch. Perfect for beach or grass.
753459
NO!! I have had the cover up and down, and found little difference in the heat. I use the lowest setting in the summerand the middle setting in our Wisconsin winters and will be getting more for the house
882656
Not sure....but certainly not in drier climates such as New Mexico. Bermuda grass is better.
882658
I loved this stuff... grows on the top of the soil so needs lots of water and moisture. but then again I have sandy yard. I live in the south, texas and when we had the drought it died.. I believe because of the heat AND the low humidity... it was terrible.. I have been thinking of planting again..it is beautiful I cannot deny that fact.....
709895
It seems to survive pretty dry periods here, though my soil is not sandy. It's very high quality seed though, and not too pricey, so you might want to try it.
1572354
Depends upon your zone. Supposedly perennial hardy to zone 7a which I'm in, but I don't leave mine outside. Tubers are cheap enough so that you could give some a try this year and see how they overwinter if you're in zone 7+. They want 70-75 degrees during the day, 15-20 degrees cooler at night. They do die back a bit in summer when the heats on (they're just resting) and come back in fall. Mine do better in partial shade, the leaves just burn out in full sun. A bit finicky about watering - lightly damp all the time seems best.
281893
You'll still get coverage but only partial coverage. We noticed the tent floor got a little hot in the areas that were exposed to the sun. You will need to turn it to get complete coverage if you're planning on staying outdoors for awhile.
1693057
That is the main reason I started using this product. J grass is a nightmare. You just look at it & it grows. Once it is dead it is easier to dig up. I'm in South Texas & the heat is unbearable so I can't stay out or do too much labor in the heat. I had a patch 4ft dia and 2ft hi and it took 2 applications maybe 1/2 gall. It kills everything, so be careful. It kills the bermuda grass growing between the stepping stones, and other junk growing in the lava rock. It doesn't take much. Just a light spray. You have to dig it up after it's dead. Hard to say how much you need.
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I think it would depend on where it's planted and how much moisture it gets. I live in Blackwell,TX (u can google it & see what zone I live in). I managed to keep it for 2 years and then it died. I felt the sun just cooked it to death even tho I babied it. So maybe it doesn't do well with alot of hard, hot, direct sun.
1454295
Yes! And it is better to do it when lawns are dormant which is BEFORE the heat of summer.
1713699
Possibly, if you don't have heavy winds or snow. I'm in central AL, and I love the coverage of this tent. We set it up on our cement carport in preparation for a yard sale the following day. That night, heavy winds & rain blew it over, but we did not have it staked into the ground. 2 of the 6 support poles bent, but we were able to make it work for the 2-day sale. I think if you adequately stake it to the ground, it would make a great pool/patio cover. The poles seem to be replacible w/PVC pipe. It's a decent tent, just not for those of us in the tornado-prone South or frequent snowfall North. Possibly, if you don't have heavy winds or snow. I'm in central AL, and I love the coverage of this tent. We set it up on our cement carport in preparation for a yard sale the following day. That night, heavy winds & rain blew it over, but we did not have it staked into the ground. 2 of the 6 support poles bent, but we were able to make it work for the 2-day sale. I think if you adequately stake it to the ground, it would make a great pool/patio cover. The poles seem to be replacible w/PVC pipe. It's a decent tent, just not for those of us in the tornado-prone South or frequent... » Read More Possibly, if you don't have heavy winds or snow. I'm in central AL, and I love the coverage of this tent. We set it up on our cement carport in preparation for a yard sale the following day. That night, heavy winds & rain blew it over, but we did not have it staked into the ground. 2 of the 6 support poles bent, but we were able to make it work for the 2-day sale. I think if you adequately stake it to the ground, it would make a great pool/patio cover. The poles seem to be replacible w/PVC pipe. It's a decent tent, just not for those of us in the tornado-prone South or frequent snowfall North. « Show Less
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Mine thrived in the full sun and over a period of 5 years totally died in the part shaded garden even though the soil was sandy, didn't get over watered same care as the ones in the sun. Sun or shade was the only difference. I would say from experience no, they would not do good over time in the dense shade
260481
I think the typical "cool dry place" out of the sun would be best. I would apply them as soon as possible to avoid them going bad. I don't know that cold will affect them. "it is likely that extremes of cold, drying or high summer temperatures would kill off nematodes..." Avoid extremes. How to apply? That was annoying and messy. If I recall, it said to mix the stuff with some water and soil, then spread after the sun has gone down. That would give the nematodes time to dig info the soil before the suns comes back up. The directions were on the container. The real question is - did it work? I'd have to say yes. We've had grubs outside our yard and found the occasional grub in the yard. Significantly less of an issue than before. I'd like to think they worked. Without some sort of test, there's no real telling. A lack of grubs, no an elimination of grubs is good enough for me. Another thing we did was buy fishing worms and applied them to the soil. Here in Arizona, the worms are, pathetic. Since then, we've had worms in our yard and they've been healthier looking than the scraggly things that we used to find. Terrible soil here in Arizona.
925997
No. There will definitely be lawn scorch even at the lowest setting. Suggest you use a chemical weed killer.