09-18-2006, 03:42 PM
Hi Mella,
Seashore p. does not seem to require much maintenance. It tends to stay short. However, I've noticed that in shaded areas, the grass tends to have longer blades. I've had to clip them once so far to keep the length uniform.
The grass seems to thrive by the ocean which is a plus for our project. It also seems to crowd out the weeds. We've fertilized a few times during the first couple of months.
We will also trying this grass at our long term rentals.
One thing to keep in mind if you do decide to use the stolons - prepare the site well (good soil/cinder soil mixed in with mulch and rolled) and once the stolons are planted, you have to keep them moist until they take off. This can require watering 6x/day. The use of mulch can help keep the area moist.
Noel
Seashore p. does not seem to require much maintenance. It tends to stay short. However, I've noticed that in shaded areas, the grass tends to have longer blades. I've had to clip them once so far to keep the length uniform.
The grass seems to thrive by the ocean which is a plus for our project. It also seems to crowd out the weeds. We've fertilized a few times during the first couple of months.
We will also trying this grass at our long term rentals.
One thing to keep in mind if you do decide to use the stolons - prepare the site well (good soil/cinder soil mixed in with mulch and rolled) and once the stolons are planted, you have to keep them moist until they take off. This can require watering 6x/day. The use of mulch can help keep the area moist.
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Thanks Noel, here is a telephone number for Dean for those who might need it
LUM Sod & Stolons. Delivery available. Call Dean at Turf Hawaii. 896-5645
What type of work is involved in maintaining this grass do you know? Need much fertilizers or frequent mowing? Mella
mella l
Noel