Continuing the fall apps. Skipped the first couple due to zero rain for several weeks.
Getting things ready for fall and that horrible season which comes after.
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- September 18th, 2023, 10:40 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
- June 16th, 2023, 11:46 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Basically been doing nothing for the last month except watering the lawn and mowing every 1.5 to 2 weeks. We are in severe drought conditions and it doesn't look good for rain in the next month forecast. .18" of rain in June.. the majority of lawns around me are already crispy and things are looking...
- May 26th, 2023, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
- Topic: What's with Milo pricing this year (at least near me)?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3822
Re: What's with Milo pricing this year (at least near me)?
I can get it from a local store for $13 normal price, on sale at $10. Didn't realize the store had milo until this year. I've been buying alternatives from Farm & Fleet and Menards.
- April 26th, 2023, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Irrigation
- Topic: Zone Balancine via Cup Test
- Replies: 3
- Views: 462
Re: Zone Balancine via Cup Test
I would check that the heads are covering the entire area that you want, and would check what kind/size nozzles you have on each head. Getting 1.5" in the center and only .3" on the edge is a bit concerning... you might need to change the area of each head, nozzle size, etc.. to see if that helps. M...
- April 14th, 2023, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Organic lawn care
- Topic: Pennsylvania based bio-solid fertilizer? (milo alternative)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 761
Re: Pennsylvania based bio-solid fertilizer? (milo alternative)
Have a truevalue or other hardware store around? Milo is usually cheaper at those stores.
SiteOne has different organic products. Each store stocks different things though.
SiteOne has different organic products. Each store stocks different things though.
- April 13th, 2023, 2:26 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
First mow of the year. Locating sprinkler heads.
Getting the trimmer and blower ready for the year.
Getting the trimmer and blower ready for the year.
- April 13th, 2023, 1:37 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Grub alternative
- Replies: 4
- Views: 434
Re: Grub alternative
As stated, Merit alternative. So yes, imidacloprid.
I can still get Merit where I'm at, as well Bandit, GrubEx, etc..
Just seems to be really strange that the price is so out of norm compared to anything else I can get.
I can still get Merit where I'm at, as well Bandit, GrubEx, etc..
Just seems to be really strange that the price is so out of norm compared to anything else I can get.
- April 12th, 2023, 8:32 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Grub alternative
- Replies: 4
- Views: 434
Grub alternative
Howdy all, If you happen to have a Menards near you, they have their own Grub alternative called Menards Premium Grub Control. Happens to be on sale, $8.98 for a 15lb bag. Label states 2.87lbs for grubs, up to 3.80lbs/1,000 for mole crickets. Looks like a Merit alternative. Has anyone tried this? I'...
- April 12th, 2023, 4:37 pm
- Forum: Organic lawn care
- Topic: Few organic questions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1521
Few organic questions
Having used milo/equivalent for several years, I'm curious about the different organic feedings available. Having found a source last year that has pretty much anything organic I want... If I'm looking for a corn organic, what would be the best to use with a spreader? Cracked, gluten meal, distiller...
- March 31st, 2023, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Riverpilot 2023 Soil Test
- Replies: 3
- Views: 185
Re: Riverpilot 2023 Soil Test
lol... thank you very much Morph. I still have potassium leftover from last year so will get it down. Copper sulfate, check. Organic matter: I'm down to 2 trees in my yard. I do ask my neighbor for his leaves since he just rakes them up and takes them to the city compost.. I'll see if he wants to sa...
- March 31st, 2023, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Riverpilot 2023 Soil Test
- Replies: 3
- Views: 185
- March 31st, 2023, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Riverpilot 2023 Soil Test
- Replies: 3
- Views: 185
Riverpilot 2023 Soil Test
Thank you Andy, Morph, and the rest of the crew for all your help. Very appreciative with the great work you all do. 1) Lawn is approximately 4,000sq foot. Front is approximately 1,200sq ft, side is approximately 1,000sq ft. Back around 1,800sq ft. 2) Northern Mix lawn. I overseeded KBG several year...
- March 24th, 2023, 3:22 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Sent off soil samples to Logan Labs. Purchased a new electric pruner.
Picked up sticks that came in from a strong wind, and preparing for a late season snow.
Picked up sticks that came in from a strong wind, and preparing for a late season snow.
- March 21st, 2023, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Prodiamine vs dimension
- Replies: 5
- Views: 709
Re: Prodiamine vs dimension
I would check your local Site-One. Just a quick look and I see prodiamine in stock. I'm sure they can tell you what else they have and their recommendations.
- March 21st, 2023, 4:18 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Took soil samples and dropped dimension. A little early for the dimension, but expecting (hopefully) a nice rain in the next few days.
- March 5th, 2023, 6:24 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12206
Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
With the snow melting/melted, picking up any sticks, etc.. that happened to find my lawn in the past several months.
Looking for any damage of the lawn, as well where it looks like I'm going to have even more problems/pressure from the weeds and tall fescue invading from the neighbors on 3 sides.
Looking for any damage of the lawn, as well where it looks like I'm going to have even more problems/pressure from the weeds and tall fescue invading from the neighbors on 3 sides.
- September 29th, 2022, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Urea source
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6213
Re: Urea source
Just called my SiteOne, they have now decided they are no longer going to carry 46-0-0. Only a couple of lawn companies buy it anymore with the prices sky high, so it's not worth their time to bring it in. Considering they had a big order just a month ago, very interesting. My area politicians turne...
- September 21st, 2022, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Urea source
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6213
Re: Urea source
Went and picked up a bag today. $31 with tax. Even though it's further away than SiteOne, this store is primarily highway for me. 10 minutes there and 10 minutes back.
The bag is marked Grainco FS, which is based out of Ottawa, IL.
The bag is marked Grainco FS, which is based out of Ottawa, IL.
- September 10th, 2022, 2:11 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Urea source
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6213
Re: Urea source
Yep, the price is definitely up this year. I have enough left over where I could just apply to my front and side yards, skip the back which would allow me enough for this year.... but, I'm going with the new source and feed grade urea this year. I'm not paying $50+ for a bag of urea. I haven't made ...
- September 1st, 2022, 10:59 pm
- Forum: Lawn Renovations
- Topic: Neighbors weed infestation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1396
Re: Neighbors weed infestation
Bummer. Can you report his weeds to the HOA? A privacy screen would be nice. Please don’t use Ligustrums or other invasives. They’re rampant in my neighborhood. I had to rip out about 20 at my old house that the previous owners had let the birds plant! Wouldn't do any good. 3/4 of the lawns are wee...