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Re: fescue and cool season grasses

Lawrence,
 
Here in Central Iowa I have seen some new growth of some forbs where there is no heavy mulch cover.  It would probably be a very good idea to look around to see what you can find.  If the desireables are not emerged I have had good luck with safe results.  If there are emerged forbs but not the desireable grasses I might consider a selective grass herbicide. 
 
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence Sullivan <l*@nconnect.net>
To: Prairie@mallorn.com <Prairie@mallorn.com>
Date: Sunday, April 08, 2001 8:57 AM
Subject: fescue and cool season grasses

My wife and I planted 18 acres in the fall of 1998 (southeastern WI). In the second growing season we counted 37 species of forbs and 5 grasses (about 100 originally planted).  There are some patches of cool season grasses, none greater than 1/8 acre, and some small patches of reed canary grass.  If I were to spray these patcheswith Roundup in the next couple of weeks (april 7-21) would there be much loss of natives.  The last snow just melted and the only green I can see is grass.  I assume the little bluestem and side oats etc., won't be emerging till much later but are there any forbs at risk?
 
Larry Sullivan, Dodge County WI
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