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by CVette
May 22nd, 2022, 8:27 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2022 Soil Test
Replies: 3
Views: 149

Re: CVette's 2022 Soil Test

Thanks Morpheus, that was super quick! I added my past amendments below the result from each year to the image below so you can see what impact they had on the following year: https://i.postimg.cc/ThNsfLqM/Soil-Combo.jpg Two follow-up questions: 1) Should I apply any Epsom salts with the lime? I've ...
by CVette
May 21st, 2022, 10:12 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2022 Soil Test
Replies: 3
Views: 149

CVette's 2022 Soil Test

Attached is my 2022 Logan Labs soil test alongside my history. TEC dropped but OM jumped - I know they're related but I'm not seeing the trend. In the past I applied lime every other year based on the soil test. In 2021 I applied 4#/k once to try to keep it up. I'll probably apply lime each off year...
by CVette
August 28th, 2021, 9:42 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative

Thank you very much
by CVette
August 28th, 2021, 1:35 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative

Thanks Andy! Time to go shopping. My fertilizer options are:

Pennington 10-10-10 at 0.38 $/lb of product
Siteone/lesco 19-19-19 at 1.00 $/lb of product

Pennington is still less expensive when adjusting for N. Please let me know the application rate for 10-10-10.
by CVette
August 27th, 2021, 8:28 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Re: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative

Right or wrong, I ordered seed today. I didn't want KBG (high input) or PR. I felt TTTF wouldn't match the fine blades of the existing lawn so I went with 100% fine fescue from SSS after looking at the NTEP reports:
30% Radar (Chewings)
40% Cardinal II (Creeping)
30% Gladiator (Hard)
by CVette
August 19th, 2021, 6:20 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative
Replies: 5
Views: 1460

Soil Test Interpretation for a Relative

Hi All, An older relative has been having issues with his lawn and we’ve completed a soil test as the first step to reseeding. Here are the details: - Approx 15k sqft in zone 5 (Andy, he’s in Clifton Park too) - No irrigation except Mother Nature and a hose - Synthetic fertilizer 3 to 4 x per year, ...
by CVette
July 21st, 2020, 10:51 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

Thanks for the feedback. I agree - that's the route I'm headed and it should save me money too!
by CVette
July 20th, 2020, 8:58 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

Thanks Andy. I just didn't want to bother you as I know I'm one of many who rely on your expertise. If the threshold is a day I'll give it 2 at the most :)
by CVette
July 20th, 2020, 3:29 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

Hi Andy, I have rain coming by Tuesday night. I'd like to at least get the lime/Epsom down if I am trying to get two apps in 90 days apart. If not, I can save an app for next year and only hit it once this year. Please take a look at my questions when you have a moment - thanks!
by CVette
July 14th, 2020, 7:57 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

OK, thanks. I only mention it as I have not been consistent when I take the sample. In the future I will try to shoot for 4".

The lawn is approximately 19k sqft. I use 20 for my calculations when buying product by weight.
by CVette
July 13th, 2020, 11:08 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

For the lime application, assuming #10 per ksqft just for comparison sake: Sta-green fast acting calcitic lime = $104 Mag-i-cal = $180 Mag-i-cal Plus = $240 I’m thinking I save my money and use Sta-green and Anderson’s DG unless Mag-i-cal replaces it and saves me from a separate application of humat...
by CVette
July 13th, 2020, 10:18 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

Re: CVette's 2020 Soil Test

Actually, I’m not disappointed, I know it is a marathon. I think I am seeing the results in a thicker lawn that is more resistant to heat. I haven't been consistent with sampling depth, does it enter into your calculation or is it anecdotal? I’m averaging about 70# per thousand (50-50 Milo and SBM/A...
by CVette
July 11th, 2020, 11:38 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: CVette's 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 12
Views: 365

CVette's 2020 Soil Test

Attached is my 2020 Logan Labs soil test alongside my history. Best OM percent to date but still "mediocre". Please perform a soil analysis and suggest micros, lime and any other actions to be taken. I missed my chance to buy Encap in my area so please suggest other recommended brands/type if lime i...
by CVette
June 2nd, 2020, 2:02 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Testing Question
Replies: 2
Views: 120

Re: Soil Testing Question

Yup, standard test. Awesome, thanks for the quick reply Morph!
by CVette
June 2nd, 2020, 1:08 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Testing Question
Replies: 2
Views: 120

Soil Testing Question

I'm using Logan Labs and have used them in the past for my soil tests. Previously I had shipped the sample out 1-2 days after I took it. This year it's been 2 weeks since I took the sample but haven't shipped it yet. Do I need to take a new sample or is the one I have still good? I didn't know if th...
by CVette
November 18th, 2019, 11:19 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Growth Stoppage
Replies: 17
Views: 2081

Re: Growth Stoppage

I'm still new to predicting when growth stops. Lately, even during the warmest part of the day, the grass is still crunchy and leaves foot prints so I'm not inclined to take the lawn tractor out and check my bag. I suppose I'll have to though. Last 10 days: - highs: 34,39,37,43,32,25,37,50,34,37 - l...
by CVette
May 23rd, 2019, 8:57 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions for shade reno
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Re: Seed suggestions for shade reno

Thanks Green. When we bought the house it was predominantly FF and the front yard is still FF since I haven't reno'd it yet. It gets red thread every year and I simply let it run its coarse. Thankfully the KBG hasn't been afflicted by any disease I've seen attack the FF. Some searching revealed that...
by CVette
May 22nd, 2019, 9:13 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seed suggestions for shade reno
Replies: 3
Views: 256

Seed suggestions for shade reno

Hi All, About 7 years ago I reno'd most of my back yard using Bewitched/Nuglade/Bedazzled. Even though some areas only get about 2-4 hours of sun, I figured I'd redo anything that didn't survive due to lack of direct sun. It's thin and I'm thinking it's time to redo it. All of my reno's so far have ...
by CVette
November 15th, 2018, 8:49 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Fall Nitrogen Regimens
Replies: 1227
Views: 200119

Re: Fall Nitrogen Regimens

Standing by with urea. Plan to test/cut every 4 days until I see no clippings. Then wait about 5 days, double check that all growth has definitely stopped, then drop the urea. Kinda concerned that the soil might be frozen when the time comes. I never paid attention to that before, so not sure what ...
by CVette
November 15th, 2018, 8:42 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Snow cover anyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 1079

Re: Snow cover anyone?

I'm in your boat. Temps dropped quickly and I got my last mow in yesterday. Today I'll be cleaning the gutters and putting the lawn furniture away before we get 5-8" tonight. 42deg on Saturday and then it's low 30s for the next 10 days. This probably won't be the last time I see the green ground but...