Marathon Varieties Begin mowing weekly one week after installation. Using a rotary mower cut Marathon Sod at a height of 2 to 3 inches, Marathon II at a height of 1 1/2 to 3 inches and Marathon III at a height of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. Do not mow off more than 1/3 of the length of the grass blades at one time.
How do you maintain marathon grass?
Water your sod at 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the second week and at 7 a.m. during the third week, continuing to soak your lawn each time. Water once every two to three days during the fourth week. After six weeks, water your sod about once a week during the winter and two to three times a week during the summer.
How often should you fertilize marathon grass?
Marathon All Season Fertilizer is a fast acting lawn food because it has a high percentage of nitrate in the formulation. Fertilize one month after installation and every month thereafter throughout the fall, winter, and spring. Avoid fertilizing during July and August.
How often should I water grasses?
You should water your lawn once or twice a week, giving your grass 1 to 1.5 inches of water each time. The precise number of minutes for each watering will vary from lawn to lawn, depending on factors like the size of your lawn, the type of sprinkler you have, and its settings.
Why is my marathon grass yellow?
The most common is dryness but excess nitrogen is another. However, too much nitrogen can cause a lawn to yellow. This is because it burns roots and changes the pH of the soil. This creates issues with the roots' ability to uptake other nutrients and water.
Is fescue and Marathon the same?
Fescue: also known as Marathon, the ubiquitous lawn grass for Southern California landscapes. Like all plants it has a dormant season, which is summer.
How do you keep marathon grass green?
Avoid fertilizing during July and August. If your lawn is yellowish light green in color overall it is an indication that fertilizer is needed. For best results, be sure to use Marathon All-Season Lawn Fertilizer - nitrogen-rich for quick greening, and formulated especially for your Marathon lawn.
How do I fix yellow grass?
- Remove the dead grass.
- Work up the exposed soil using a tool, such as a Garden Weasel Cultivator.
- Apply a generous amount of gypsum, such as Encap Gypsum Plus AST.
- Flush the spot with lots of water.
- Once the soil is workable, overseed with a quality grass seed mix such as Scotts EZ Seed Patch and Repair.
What does yellowing grass indicate?
A lack of nutrients is the most common reason for a yellow lawn. Nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus are essential to lawn health. However, in grass, it's usually an iron deficiency or nitrogen deficiency that leads to grass blades losing their color and developing yellow spots.
How often should you water marathon grass?
As a general rule, you can water the Marathon Lite once per day for the first three weeks. If dry spots appear in the lawn during the afternoon, the irrigation time should be increased. If dry spots persist, an irrigation uniformity problem is likely, and an additional sprinkler head may be required.
What kind of grass is marathon grass?
Fescue
Is Marathon grass a tall fescue?
Marathon Sod is a registered product of Southland Sod Farms. The variety is a blend of two tall fescues, Hubbard 87 and Baja, both of which are products introduced by Southland Sod Farms. Marathon is favored for its dense growth, green color, high level of resistance to disease and fine texture.