July 11, 2013 Buffalograss

Buffalograss plugs planted about June 6 at bottom, established grass at top.

     The buffalograss continues to grow quickly. It has spread nicely and is very thick in the established area planted last August. There are just a few small bare spots. The newly planted (about June 6) plugs at the bottom of the picture are spreading very well also. I put 1/4 teaspoon Osmocote from Scotts Miracle-Gro company (resin-coated controlled-release fertilizer) in the base of each hole before I put the plugs in place.
   I have spot-sprayed 2-4 D on the wild morning glory as it pops up through the bufffalograss, but the 2-4 D has yellowed the buffalograss where I sprayed, even though I've been careful to not spray unless the temperature is under 85 degrees. Use caution with 2-4 D!
     We haven't mowed the buffalograss yet this summer but we think we might mow it the next few days. We'll see how that works. It is only 6 inches high at the thickest areas because it spreads horizontally and doesn't get much taller than about 4 inches.