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by Bales9er
August 21st, 2023, 4:07 pm
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: FIESTA Iron Weed Killer
Replies: 1
Views: 603

FIESTA Iron Weed Killer

Anyone tried the Fiesta Iron-based weed killer? I just recently heard about it from a friend but am curious if anyone here has tried it and what sort of results you may have gotten. I'm specifically considering it for clover.
by Bales9er
April 17th, 2023, 9:02 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Re: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?

Told ya it was bad...

But in all seriousness, my only option is to bring in new soil, right?
by Bales9er
April 16th, 2023, 6:58 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Re: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?

Because I have soil with a TEC of 1.5 and ph of 5.0...doesnt hold anything i throw at it, just throwing $$ away until i can afford to bring in new topsoil that can hold onto anything.

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by Bales9er
April 16th, 2023, 3:37 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Re: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?

K-31 is on my radar simply for it's tolerance of varying conditions. What about zoysia? I've read that can tolerate ph down to 5.0? I know it turns brown in colder temps but if that's not a concern how's that vs the K-31?
by Bales9er
April 14th, 2023, 8:31 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Best Grass For Low pH Soil?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Best Grass For Low pH Soil?

Straight forward question, what type of grass (or specific seed) will do well in low pH soils? Fine fescues?
by Bales9er
April 12th, 2023, 6:17 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Re: Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?

Thanks Morph! Clippings are from my recent trip to Augusta National for the Masters, thought it'd be a one of a kind souvenir!
by Bales9er
April 11th, 2023, 7:47 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Re: Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?

What do you think about this? Baseball card case, although definitely not completely air tight...maybe a tiny bead of silicone around the edges?

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by Bales9er
February 24th, 2023, 10:41 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?
Replies: 5
Views: 734

Keeping Clippings As Keepsake?

What is the best way to keep grass clippings as a keepsake and on display? Some sort of airtight acrylic case? Think sporting event field souvenirs...
by Bales9er
May 26th, 2022, 3:11 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Powdery Mildew?
Replies: 1
Views: 121

Powdery Mildew?

So I found this random small patch of white dots on this clover in the yard and then the more I got to looking around its also randomly on my decking and plants around the deck, also on a random area of our paver patio. Is this some kind of powdery mildew or some other mold/fungus? Really strange wi...
by Bales9er
May 15th, 2022, 6:54 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Why sample only 1" of soil?
Replies: 6
Views: 286

Re: Why sample only 1" of soil?

Anyone from university turf programs that teach the stuff for a living. I'm not questioning your expertise I just always find it interesting when the so called professionals aren't up to speed on better information.
by Bales9er
May 12th, 2022, 8:25 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Why sample only 1" of soil?
Replies: 6
Views: 286

Re: Why sample only 1" of soil?

Got it that makes more sense now so thank you for the explanation. Out of curiosity, had any "arguments" with any scholars about that one?
by Bales9er
May 9th, 2022, 7:57 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Why sample only 1" of soil?
Replies: 6
Views: 286

Why sample only 1" of soil?

Question I've been sitting on for awhile...why is the recommendation to sample only the inch between 3" & 4" of your soil? I'm assuming that's for an average reading but grass takes up nutrients through all its "hairs" along the roots which obviously run through all of the top 4" of soil so why woul...
by Bales9er
May 2nd, 2022, 1:47 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns
Replies: 4
Views: 756

Re: Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns

Thats a fair approach, I can't afford to let any OM leave my property I need all the help I can get. I would definitely compost everything I broom.
by Bales9er
May 2nd, 2022, 12:58 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns
Replies: 4
Views: 756

Re: Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns

So i guess the answer to that is yes and no, I do have stuff laying on top of the soil but my soil also sucks and has virtually no microbial activity to eat those leaves. My primary issue is heavy areas of mulched leaves that just don't ever get worked into the soil so I was thinking about the sweep...
by Bales9er
May 2nd, 2022, 12:14 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns
Replies: 4
Views: 756

Rotary Broom - Good, Bad, Indifferent for Lawns

Looking for people's thoughts on buying a walk behind rotary broom sweeper (think Sweepster) to use primarily for spring cleanup of the lawn. I know the general consensus on here is that brooming/sweeping/raking is more detrimental than it's worth to the lawn but my results (compared to neighbors th...
by Bales9er
April 21st, 2022, 5:21 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1428

Re: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations

Thanks for all the input, especially about the lubrication tip. With such limited options and not wanting to spend $2500 on the Scag in this category i feel like the Time master is the way to go
by Bales9er
April 20th, 2022, 7:47 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1428

Re: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations

Good to know. How about mulching leaves?
by Bales9er
April 19th, 2022, 9:52 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1428

Re: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations

Have they finally weeded out the engine issues from a few years ago? I remember that was quite a talking point for awhile but I believe was remedied by the 223 cc engine?
by Bales9er
April 19th, 2022, 8:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1428

Re: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations

Yeah I've seen a lot of the time master recommendations so that's on my list but wanted to see what else is out there too.
by Bales9er
April 18th, 2022, 7:01 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Walk Behind Mower Recommendations
Replies: 13
Views: 1428

Walk Behind Mower Recommendations

I'm in the market for a walk behind mower and looking for suggestions. I know there are a lot of fans of the Honda HRX on here but I need something a little bigger (30+"). Mulching capability is a priority.