Well not “on” my lawn but related, I started eight 10” Bewitched pots indoors today. It’s probably of more therapeutic value to me than practical but I will use them for bare spots later this spring.

Great wisdom, Morph, thanks. You’re right, with the way 2020 has been its better to be safe. Our latest 2020 event was that our 10’ Christmas tree fell over about 15 minutes after decorating it the other day, breaking a few dozen ornaments including a few that have been in the family for almost 100 ...

I also have rock salt in the garage in case of emergency or moving glaciers. If it's icy, I'm using it. One or two shots shouldn't be much of a problem. Consistent use absolutely would be if the runoff went onto your lawn. In my case, anyway, water runs down the driveway into the street. So for thi...

Thanks guys, I think I’ll skip the salt.

I’ve never used rock salt (sodium chloride) on my walk or driveway because I have thought (correctly or incorrectly) that it damages the law. Like many in the Northeast we are getting a show storm later today and tomorrow. I have some rock salt my dad had years ago. Is that okay to scatter some on t...

Not much growth here either. Like Morph just going to mulch in the last of the leaves Saturday. we can't drop any fertilizer after Nov 15th-end of Mar. State law.........BUT professionals are allowed to drop until Dec 1st...Maybe I'll call my friend who has a landscaping business. I can watch him p...

Even that's probably overkill. I have rust every year and don't bother doing anything other than noting, "Oh. Rust again." :-) It really is pretty harmless unless it seriously looks like the surface of Mars. If it does--feed the lawn with a fast-release nitrogen fertilizer. Rust can't stand nitroge...

Rust isn't a major disease and usually doesn't do any appreciable damage. For the most part, it's firmly in the "ignore" column unless it's running wild. Thanks Morpheus. I’m pretty sure I had pythium blight in august but this is different and looks like rust so I’ll probably ignore it and make sur...

I had fungus problems in august and ended up overseeding much of my front lawn. I had been using azoxystrobin and propicanizol, and also got some serenade. There are two or three patches that are yellow and reddish (rust). Should I spray this again at this late date or just figure the cold weather w...

We had our first frost last night, one week later than the average first frost and a week earlier than the last two years here.

Transplanted seven 10” Bewitched pots into bare spots in the lawn.

No frost here yet our average is October 20. Two years ago actual was November 12. Last year was first week of November.

Why is it not being released for homeowners? Are there potential environmental problems? Is the active chemical dangerous in some way? There are many products that are only approved for sod farms and golf courses, others for licensed professionals and not residential use. Many people don’t read or ...

Thanks KnN and HSB3, appreciate the input! I want to be ready going into next year.

I have Heritage, propicanazol, and serenade in my fungicide arsenal. My Heritage is DF 50 and I’m just about out of it. I understand that this form of Heritage is no longer available, but there are other options. I’m looking for an azoxystrobin that can be used in a backpack sprayer. I’d appreciate ...

Great job! Keep an eye out for any zoysia blades that might have survived. It’ll start to spread again if just a bit wasn’t killed. Looks super

I’m not an expert but I’d back off the watering and focus on getting the seedlings that germinated well established. The most recent seed may germinate and even if it does it may or may not get established by winter. I agree that balancing water for seed put down at different times can be a challeng...

Day 42 Pics (first mow with rotary mower) https://i.postimg.cc/GBY97QYc/20200924-141741.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bdqdg1vh/20200924-142636.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/sGfX2CLX/20200924-142724.jpg Great job! Looks awesome. So is your first cut with anything at 42 days (as opposed to first cut with a rot...

I had the S25 and had to replace the pump twice. I gave up on it and bought the My4Sons backpack sprayer, which I like much better.

KnN, Great job! Thanks for taking the time to document and photograph your steps!