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by premium747
September 19th, 2020, 7:16 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Holes and shade issues (maybe) in KBG
Replies: 1
Views: 148

Holes and shade issues (maybe) in KBG

I’m wondering if this is a fungus or another issue (see pics in link below) in my backyard. It’s a high shade area (only 2 hours of sun), so I’m thinking that may be the issue. It looks like the soil is cracking, so maybe it could be a high clay area –my soil sample indicated that my organic matter ...
by premium747
September 19th, 2020, 7:04 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Spreader settings
Replies: 7
Views: 1262

Re: Spreader settings

Thanks for the replies. I didn't realize anyone had responded. I got a scale (from Amazon for $15) and weighed out the application amount. Then I just started at a small setting and did several passes. That seems to have worked and I've adjusted as needed. It's crazy to me that there so much science...
by premium747
September 3rd, 2020, 9:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Spreader settings
Replies: 7
Views: 1262

Spreader settings

I've been having trouble finding a good resource spreader setting. I've got a Scott's Classic drop spreader, and I can't seem to find a setting conversion site or chart that's not product specific. Of course, I've tried the Scott's online tool, but it doesn't have some of the products that I use. An...
by premium747
September 3rd, 2020, 7:27 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Connor’s Soil Test Results – August 2020
Replies: 4
Views: 195

Re: Connor’s Soil Test Results – August 2020

Thank you, Andy. Based on your assessment, how does this sound: 1. Front/PKWY: I’ll use the Scotts Starter Food (24-25-4) for the starter fertilizer. What should be the application/timing on it? 2. All lawns monthly through October and in Spring: I’ll use Southern Ag Sulfate of Potash (0-0-50) at 2 ...
by premium747
August 29th, 2020, 9:00 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Connor’s Soil Test Results – August 2020
Replies: 4
Views: 195

Connor’s Soil Test Results – August 2020

Connor’s Soil Test Results – August 2020 I’ve got a small lot, which includes a parkway, front lawn, and back lawn. I took 15 soil samples at 4 inches deep from each area and mixed. Front Lawn Size: It’s about 400 square feet. Kentucky Blue Grass mix that was laid as sod in July 2019. I mow two time...