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by ATYU
May 13th, 2018, 11:29 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bought a Honda HRX-217
Replies: 8
Views: 908

Re: Bought a Honda HRX-217

Congrats, I heard nothing but good things about this mower (wish it came in 30" size). Mind sharing which tool model did you used to sharpen the blades?
by ATYU
May 13th, 2018, 5:58 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: When do you start preventive fungicide regime?
Replies: 16
Views: 627

Re: When do you start preventive fungicide regime?

whoops, didn't realize I was hijacking, my bad.
by ATYU
May 13th, 2018, 4:00 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: When do you start preventive fungicide regime?
Replies: 16
Views: 627

Re: When do you start preventive fungicide regime?

I've Eagle 20 EW and Headway G. When do y'all suggest I use them? Since I've these two, I don't want to spend $$ on Serenade if possible.
by ATYU
May 3rd, 2018, 11:39 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Dropping Fertilzer w/ SOP within days of 1st level Triangle approach, issues?
Replies: 4
Views: 127

Re: Dropping Fertilzer w/ SOP within days of 1st level Triangle approach, issues?

Hey nutshellml, mind sharing the place where you got SOP form? Having trouble locating a local supplier for it. Thanks in advance.
by ATYU
February 11th, 2018, 6:37 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: [HELP] - Post New Lawn Starter Guide (7A)
Replies: 4
Views: 418

[HELP] - Post New Lawn Starter Guide (7A)

Hi y'all! This past fall (1st wk of Oct '17), I completely removed existing "grass" (weed), added topsoil/compost, threw down some KGB mix w/ starter fert/Milo, tenacity, and watered. The seed had about 5-6 wks of "warm" weather to sprout. Good news: The seeds sprouted and I see grass. Bad news: The...
by ATYU
October 16th, 2017, 2:02 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Planted new seeds. What's next?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Re: Planted new seeds. What's next?

Thanks again guys for your input. @STL, yes, I did read the Fall Nitrogen Regimen thread..briefly. lol Here's what I took away from it. I need to get Urea 46-0-0. Throw it down @ 1#/K rate until the first frost date (Around Oct 22nd). PAUSE for a month Throw it down once more @ 2#/K rate. Is that co...
by ATYU
October 14th, 2017, 7:56 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Planted new seeds. What's next?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Re: Planted new seeds. What's next?

Thanks guys for your reply. Yes, I've been reading the internet quite a bit and it makes me happy and scared at the same time - more on this later. 1) I'll try to take a picture and post it here soon. 2) I don't see any grub problem or fungus yet, I was thinking about throwing it down more as a prev...
by ATYU
October 12th, 2017, 7:41 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Planted new seeds. What's next?
Replies: 7
Views: 301

Planted new seeds. What's next?

Hi y'all, Here's my progress so far. Yard Size = 5000 Sq ft. Applied grub killer Got soil tested - https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?t=23024 Killed and dethatched existing grass. Sprayed shampooed water for couple days. Top dressed about 15 cu yd of black soil (with mixture of compost....
by ATYU
October 2nd, 2017, 3:17 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Fungicide on newly reno/seeded lawn?
Replies: 1
Views: 510

Fungicide on newly reno/seeded lawn?

Hi,

Just finished putting down new soil/seeds/fert.

How soon can I put down a granular fungicide (headway g, as a preventative measure) or is it even worth applying fungicide right now?

Thanks
by ATYU
September 23rd, 2017, 3:20 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: ATYU - Soil Test - Summer '17
Replies: 9
Views: 350

Re: ATYU - Soil Test - Summer '17

Thank you HoosierlawnGnome!!!! I'm completely removing old grass and planting new seeds. Here's my progress on 5K yard. Today, I'm dethatching the lawn currently (LOTTTT of work) to remove old (dead) grass. Tomorrow, I'm laying down some black soil (they said it's the best quality they have). 10 cu ...
by ATYU
September 11th, 2017, 10:38 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Re: Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds

Also, got the soil tested. What do you think about the following mix (all 20% each)? I am looking for good balance of color, shade, drought, disease, and traffic toelerence. Bewitched Kentucky bluegrass Midnight Kentucky bluegrass Diva Kentucky Bluegrass Navigator II Creeping Red Fescue Zodiac Chewi...
by ATYU
September 11th, 2017, 10:06 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Re: Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds

thanks for the input, I should have mentioned in OP... I have already killed the grass. it's just a matter of seeding now (I figure it takes about 2 days to get the product so looking at this wknd for seeding..)
by ATYU
September 11th, 2017, 12:10 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Good Blend of Cool Season Grass Seeds

Hi, I'm in process of completely renovating my lawn (kill/remove old and seed new). I was thinking about going with 100% bewitched, but now I'm having a second thought. I think I should go with a mixture to get a good balance of shade, disease, heat, & drought w/ good color. My front yard is shady a...
by ATYU
September 10th, 2017, 11:51 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: New lawn queries
Replies: 5
Views: 160

Re: New lawn queries

@Timmy, lol... @bpgreen: I believe MOSS is due to the lack of enough sun light. Based on how the houses/trees are arranged, I can't really do much about it at this point. :( Yea, I'll add some soil to level and then compost/peat moss to cover the seed. Now just need to find a good place that sells g...
by ATYU
September 1st, 2017, 11:19 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: New lawn queries
Replies: 5
Views: 160

Re: New lawn queries

Hi, Thanks for your feedback. Yes, I've already applied roundup (twice in some places). The grass is all yellow now (w/ a few spots where the weeds are flourishing, which I'll manually pull out this wknd). I want to remove the current (dead) grass and for that, I was going to dethatch it (pull/rake ...
by ATYU
September 1st, 2017, 1:25 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: New lawn queries
Replies: 5
Views: 160

New lawn queries

Hi y'all! I plan to completely renovate my 5K sq ft lawn this fall and have a plan w/ some questions. My current soil tested in the queue: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23024 . :) Here's the plan so far. Dethatch/Core Aerate Then, after a couple weeks, Put down the seeds Add organic top soil (~5 cu yd @1/4")...
by ATYU
August 27th, 2017, 11:21 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: ATYU - Soil Test - Summer '17
Replies: 9
Views: 350

Re: ATYU - Soil Test - Summer '17

Thanks for your quick feedback. I am planning on adding a 1/4-1/2 in of top soil so will lay down some lime and all too if I go with that option. Will wait for your complete analysis on this soil test. thanks again.
by ATYU
August 27th, 2017, 11:14 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Where to buy (Cert Bewitched KBG) seeds that ships to NJ?
Replies: 5
Views: 327

Re: Where to buy (Cert Bewitched KBG) seeds that ships to NJ?

Thanks for your input guys. Yea, preffered seed is cheaper, but with shipping cost, SSS and PS comes out to be around the same. As per WLS, I called them and said they are "expecting" more in Aug, but it wasn't guaranteed - turns out, they didn't get it. Did you hear a definitive answer about Sept? ...
by ATYU
August 27th, 2017, 11:01 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Where to buy (Cert Bewitched KBG) seeds that ships to NJ?
Replies: 5
Views: 327

Where to buy (Cert Bewitched KBG) seeds that ships to NJ?

Hi y'all, I've 5K Sq. ft yard and I want to completely remove the current grass and plant new one (Bewitched KBG). I've got the soil tested (in queue for the thorogh analysis), applied glyphosphate (twice), and plan to dethatch and core aerate next wknd. I then plan on laying down the seeds at, at l...