Stream Irrigation – Causes Weeds
Q: I suspect that irrigating from a stream has another negative aspect beyond the questionable cost effectiveness. I “inherited” a lawn which had been watered with stream water for several years. You would not believe the number of various strange looking weeds which had developed in this lawn. I had to kill the entire lawn, and replant. Would you agree that many of these weeds may have been introduced through the stream irrigation?
A: I guess it’s possible, but since the intake for the pump is near the bottom of the stream and since seed usually float, I wouldn’t think it to be likely.
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Grass – Mixing Fescue and Rye
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Moth Control – Cedar Closets
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Aerate – Before or After Pre-emergent Application
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Squash/Pumpkin/Cucumber/Watermelon Cross-Pollination – Explanation
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Bulbs – When to Plant in Fall
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Milkweed for Monarchs – Growing Milkweed in Georgia
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