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by Richardgrasser
February 7th, 2021, 8:58 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2021: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 265
Views: 160974

Re: 2021: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

I’m in California and did my first cut since November. Dropped some fert to even out the dark green patches from our dog’s pee.
by Richardgrasser
October 19th, 2020, 10:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 255
Views: 25294

Re: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

First cut and fertilizer application after overseed. Finally looking good, deep dark green after a tough summer.
by Richardgrasser
October 6th, 2020, 9:28 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 255
Views: 25294

Re: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

Dethatched for the first time. Started out with a rake but ended up renting a power raker. I completely filled my green waste bin with dead grass. I was blown away by how much there was. This may have been why my grass had not been such a deep green. Time will tell. How is your lawn looking now tha...
by Richardgrasser
September 27th, 2020, 9:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 255
Views: 25294

Re: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

Top dressed with compost and peat moss. Over seeded as well with 4th millennium. Hoping for the best as the heat is picking back up this week in my area. Should be the last wave before it cools down.
by Richardgrasser
September 20th, 2020, 8:43 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 255
Views: 25294

Re: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

Dethatched for the first time. Started out with a rake but ended up renting a power raker. I completely filled my green waste bin with dead grass. I was blown away by how much there was. This may have been why my grass had not been such a deep green. Time will tell.
by Richardgrasser
August 30th, 2020, 6:49 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Water habits during Summer heat waves
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Re: Water habits during Summer heat waves

Very interesting. I have a small yard so the expenses would not be outrageous. I’m going to keep this bookmarked in case I do a future Reno.
by Richardgrasser
August 29th, 2020, 9:16 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Thanks Andy I’ll try some of the fast acting ammonium sulfate I have from the FAS applications I made. Likely tomorrow or next weekend.
by Richardgrasser
August 29th, 2020, 7:46 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Andy, Thanks for following up. I had a reply all made up this morning but I must have buggerd it up. Here is the actual applied to date: 5/17/2020: 5 lbs. Bandini 21-7-14 5/31/2020: milo 9.3 lbs 7/4/20: 2.5lbs 15-15-15 half rate, 8/4/20: 15-15-15 full rate 4.7lbs 8/23/20: liquid ironite 7% N. Works ...
by Richardgrasser
August 29th, 2020, 2:02 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

:rotfl: I may have to lead by example. The neighbors might not like it though.
by Richardgrasser
August 29th, 2020, 10:47 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Andy, We have a new dog and the pee spots are growing a nice deep green grass with vigorous growth. It’s a glimpse of what the lawn should look like. She’s a female small breed puppy so a squatter. What’s your take on this? Our previous small dog pee caused the same though he only peed in one genera...
by Richardgrasser
August 23rd, 2020, 10:48 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Water habits during Summer heat waves
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Re: Water habits during Summer heat waves

Dchall, my dog ensured the cat food Can was licked clean prior to use. I cleaned out the filter screens on a few sprinklers over the weekend and I’m hoping this helps but I haven’t yet remeasured. Definitely had some debris in there. But I still think I’m going to have to add sprinklers based on cur...
by Richardgrasser
August 21st, 2020, 8:03 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Water habits during Summer heat waves
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Re: Water habits during Summer heat waves

I’ve noticed when my neighbors water they get major runoff. The base soil is similar to clay. I can even tell when some of the neighbors up the street over water as it drains down to the gutter. Not my lawn though. I have attributed it so far to the 3” of 70/30 we laid prior to the sod. I only get r...
by Richardgrasser
August 21st, 2020, 5:59 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Water habits during Summer heat waves
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Re: Water habits during Summer heat waves

Hi Andy, I’m currently at 18mins per cycle and I’m watering at 4:30am. The cat food can test tells me I’m at or slightly over 1” actual per cycle. I have the hunter x core with sensor and it automatically adjusts the duration on its own. I’m theoretically dropping 3” per week right now and the grass...
by Richardgrasser
August 20th, 2020, 10:09 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Water habits during Summer heat waves
Replies: 11
Views: 1096

Water habits during Summer heat waves

What’s everyone doing during the summer heat waves to keep the lawn watered sufficiently? I’m in Northern California and it’s been at or over 100 for a while now. I added a third watering day to help. I have a smart irrigation controller that I’m constantly fighting. I also supplemented with hose wa...
by Richardgrasser
July 6th, 2020, 10:40 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

I plan on using a compost mix that my local soil supplier carries. It a blend of different compost types without soil mixed in.
by Richardgrasser
July 4th, 2020, 12:21 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Andy, I appreciate the thorough response. 15-15-15 is available locally and is what I plan to use. The temperature here has approached the mid 90's, can I do any damage by top dressing in this heat or is it best to wait until the weather cools? I am interested in the micro's if you have any suggesti...
by Richardgrasser
June 29th, 2020, 11:03 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

Re: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Thank you; I just posted a link in the queue thread.
by Richardgrasser
June 29th, 2020, 10:51 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: 2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test
Replies: 15
Views: 538

2020 RichardGrasser Soil Test

Hello, please help with my backyard: 730sqft new construction. Planted sod in May of 2019 90% fescue/10% KBG. Prep included approximately 3" of 70/30 mix along with a bit of pure humus. Subsoil appears to be clay. I mow when necessary but approximately 1x per week when growing; all bagged. I was wat...
by Richardgrasser
June 21st, 2020, 9:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Replies: 255
Views: 25294

Re: 2020: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?

Collected and shipped samples for soil testing. Laid down fungicide for the first time ever. Redid my irrigation schedule for deep infrequent watering. Skipped mowing this week.