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by Bestlawn
March 8th, 2011, 2:22 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: What to Do?
Replies: 5
Views: 198

Re: What to Do?

Yep, you should get the germination this spring from previous efforts. That is, if the PR allows the KBG to establish. There is the great possibility that it won't because of the allelopathic affect that PR has. If it doesn't happen, it is never going to happen, so subsequent efforts will be equally...
by Bestlawn
March 8th, 2011, 12:01 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: new in indy
Replies: 24
Views: 794

Re: new in indy

I agree with CC. Sometimes, readers can be ready with a fix, a plan, or a starting point without realizing they missed the key words in the original post. I think sometimes we become excited and ready to help. A lawn that is "way above average" doesn't warrant any of your considerations. Maybe just ...
by Bestlawn
November 21st, 2010, 12:22 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed Index
Replies: 1
Views: 165

Re: Seed Index

Hi there, Bavaria. Thanx for posting the link. Unfortunately, the seed page and the company page at NTEP are quite old. I've asked a couple times that they update them, but I guess they are too busy. If you know of or come across any other indexes, please don't hesitate to post them.
by Bestlawn
November 1st, 2010, 12:39 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seeding article modified
Replies: 25
Views: 791

Seeding article modified

I modified the seeding article to recommend a liquid aeration product over core aeration to reduce the likelihood of Poa annua and Poa trivialis. I am quite certain there is also high probability that new seeds have Poa in them when purchased, so always be sure to order sod quality seeds to further ...
by Bestlawn
October 31st, 2010, 11:50 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: what grass?
Replies: 2
Views: 233

Re: what grass?

Hey there, Andy. Hey there, Westman. Sorry I took so long and glad you changed your mind about Emblem. Per your specification, Jacklin's 4 Seasons Bluegrass will be great for you. For blending, there are one or two others I can recommend as soon as I get back to my own computer. On my cousin's compu...
by Bestlawn
September 22nd, 2010, 12:43 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

Just one example . "Identical twins DNA is identical except for .........." "if you were to compare the genomes for both twins they would be almost exactly the same " My friend, the DNA of every human is nearlypracticallyjustaboutalmost exactly the same.... except for............... Such is the same...
by Bestlawn
September 21st, 2010, 6:30 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

Tiemco, I can't try to address all of that because you're confusing terminology. Your examples are indications of polymorphic or morphological differences, not genetic differences necessarily. To flip that and explain a different way, the most genetically similar KBGs don't perform or look exactly t...
by Bestlawn
September 21st, 2010, 11:41 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

You don't have to assume I am discrediting a lot of turfgrass scientists' work because I never said there is no variation. That was too much to add to what I stated. My point was it is too difficult to know the differences between them - which are vastly different (besides K-31) and which are very s...
by Bestlawn
September 21st, 2010, 1:03 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

Oh geez, I just read those Vigoro labels. Every line is a joke.
by Bestlawn
September 21st, 2010, 12:58 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

I did a TTTF renovation last year so I know what you are going through finding a particular cultivar. It is generally recommended that you use 3-4 cultivars for genetic diversity Genetic diversity within Tall Fescue? For genetic diversity, you'd you have to mix it with another species. bmweiler09, ...
by Bestlawn
September 20th, 2010, 7:45 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions?
Replies: 29
Views: 5079

Re: Seed suggestions?

Would it help if I went to different stores and wrote down the seed mixes and percentages of blends Im considering and see what you guys think? oops, sorry I didn't see this thread sooner or I would have prevented you from bothering with that expedition, knowing you likely wouldn't find many. The N...
by Bestlawn
September 19th, 2010, 2:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Say it ain't so.
Replies: 51
Views: 1052

Re: Say it ain't so.

what? So you're asserting that all major seed suppliers of KBG have Poa Annua seed in them? Actually, yes. I think all the northern grasses do. I've also seen test plots of Tall Fescue ridden with Poa although I expect it happens most often with KBG. This is also the reason I question most recent p...
by Bestlawn
September 19th, 2010, 2:47 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Say it ain't so.
Replies: 51
Views: 1052

Re: Say it ain't so.

So, really, this issue isn't about grass types at all. It's about seed suppliers and the methods they use to identify and clean their seed of Poa T/Poa A. Turf Toes, I became confused about some things you stated but will have to read more carefully when I have time later. For now, I just want to c...
by Bestlawn
September 17th, 2010, 6:50 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: How soon can you mow after overseeding?
Replies: 7
Views: 5821

Re: How soon can you mow after overseeding?

Sorry, it's a barrier to overseeding. You also don't want to suck up the germinated ones. The roots are no deeper in the soil at this this point than the seedlings are tall. The are not yest secured and will easily be removed. I think you can rent a reel mower from the big box stores. Otherwise, giv...
by Bestlawn
September 17th, 2010, 11:01 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: New Member Overseeding Questions
Replies: 40
Views: 2020

Re: New Member Overseeding Questions

Yes, Seven333, you're reading it wrong.
by Bestlawn
September 17th, 2010, 2:54 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: New Member Overseeding Questions
Replies: 40
Views: 2020

Re: New Member Overseeding Questions

Hi there, kle4par, and welcome to the forum. Andy and Gary make very good points and in addition to them prompting to help get to the bottom of your problem, I'd like to ask you to describe the problem. Please describe "terrible" for me and then answer Andy and Gary's questions. Also, I'd like to no...
by Bestlawn
September 16th, 2010, 10:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Warning: NSFLG
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Warning: NSFLG

YOWZA, yes the grass has a lot of it and quite a bit of dieback too. You should get those tested.
by Bestlawn
September 16th, 2010, 1:37 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Weed ID Help
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Re: Weed ID Help

Doesn't look like dead Poa T but can't say for certain about Poa A. Maybe someone else can but I really think you're going to have to wait til spring to find out. Kind of hard to tell after it is brown.
by Bestlawn
September 16th, 2010, 11:42 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Warning: NSFLG
Replies: 7
Views: 294

Re: Warning: NSFLG

What is this, and do you see much of it?
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by Bestlawn
September 16th, 2010, 11:22 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: What to do with burlap?
Replies: 18
Views: 603

Re: What to do with burlap?

Morph, I can't believe you watch Project Runway. Great show!

Swami, your clue was in Morph's first post. Anything that takes more than once to decompose in the composting process wouldn't be left on your lawn. Remove it when seedlings are about a half inch long. Just take it slow.