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by This is me
December 5th, 2019, 11:54 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Boston Globe Article on PFAS in Bay State Fertilizer
Replies: 16
Views: 1152

Re: Boston Globe Article on PFAS in Bay State Fertilizer

So BSF actually have the lowest PFAS compare to Milorgantite and Oceangrow based on that chart.
by This is me
October 22nd, 2019, 9:21 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Newly Seeded Lawn-Winterize or Not
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Re: Newly Seeded Lawn-Winterize or Not

Thanks. Will do.
What to do about the leaves? blow it out, leave it or mulch it? If mulch is it a good idea to drive a 600lbs tractor on it? Given the soil will not be soggy.
by This is me
October 21st, 2019, 10:07 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Newly Seeded Lawn-Winterize or Not
Replies: 6
Views: 392

Newly Seeded Lawn-Winterize or Not

Newly seeded KGB mix lawn about a month ago. I think this is probably all I’ll get since it’s starting to get cold at night with some light frost.
Should I winterize it this year?

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by This is me
October 7th, 2019, 10:32 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Are "professional" turfgrass seeds the only way to have a good lawn?
Replies: 13
Views: 791

Re: Are "professional" turfgrass seeds the only way to have a good lawn?

I've seen lawn that is quite nice from just Scott's seed. A lot of it depends on the soil, correct amount of water, sun vs. seed type, and your cutting. With my new lawn, I went with local Valley Green. I got 50lbs each of blue tagged Moonlight, Blueberry, and Bewitched for a total of 150lbs for $72...
by This is me
October 4th, 2019, 9:40 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Nick’s New Lawn Soil Test
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Re: Nick’s New Lawn Soil Test

Thanks Andy
I have 15 bags of BSF from my last house and 2 50lbs of Urea. Please recommend the amount of Borax I need to mix with the BSF.

Also, I'm getting sprouts from the KBG seeding. Do you think it's okay to winterize or skip it this year when the time comes?
by This is me
October 1st, 2019, 3:18 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Nick’s New Lawn Soil Test
Replies: 2
Views: 173

Nick’s New Lawn Soil Test

The soil at our last house was so bad that Andy suggested we move. I heeded the advice and just moved to a new construction house last week. The lawn is about 20k and I seeded last week with a mixture of Blueberry, Bewitched, and Moonlight from Valley Green blur tag. I’m seeing strips of sprout prob...
by This is me
September 23rd, 2019, 10:49 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Is fall happening or not??
Replies: 27
Views: 1743

Re: Is fall happening or not??

No rain in sight for the next 10 days and we haven't seen a drop of rain for the last week or so. Only morning dews.
I just dropped seed on my new house. Hoping for the best. It's late for KGB seed and no rain but irrigation is on to keep it from drying out.
by This is me
September 19th, 2019, 1:55 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Baystate Fertilizer Available at Mahoney
Replies: 0
Views: 587

Baystate Fertilizer Available at Mahoney

Got a whiff of it and turned around and saw that BSF is now available at my local gardening store Mahoney in Chelmsford MA. Not sure if other Mahoney will have them or not but it is good to see it being distributed. 12$ a bag though. https://i.postimg.cc/D411ysMM/9-E812-A89-2106-4193-8-D10-6-DBA9908...
by This is me
July 31st, 2019, 9:54 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Goodbye, July!!
Replies: 13
Views: 946

Re: Goodbye, July!!

Good bye July. Good bye the lawn that I've worked so hard on for the past 5 years.
And yes, having the grass grow more than 5" helped with the 100s we had last week. I have about 15bags of BSF. Not sure if I just going to throw them down or move to the new house with us.
by This is me
July 18th, 2019, 3:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: If you live in the northeast...
Replies: 11
Views: 1151

Re: If you live in the northeast...

Same here. I mowed last Sunday and will wait for the heat wave to come through.
The house is for sale though. :D
by This is me
July 16th, 2019, 3:13 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Summer Dormancy: What's Your Situation?
Replies: 26
Views: 1353

Re: Summer Dormancy: What's Your Situation?

Some browning. Mostly seen after a mow. My deck is already at max height of 4.5".
The color and health are better than I expected for the little amount of water I use this year. Getting the heavy rain helped a lot. I held off on watering for 4 days waiting for a nice thunderstorm coming tomorrow.
by This is me
July 1st, 2019, 9:45 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Tell us about your experiences helping neighbors
Replies: 55
Views: 2005

Re: Tell us about your experiences helping neighbors

Here's my SW reef set up. I actually met PSU4ME on a local reef forum. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQXMQVEBMjA As for helping neighbors, I also lend them my lawn equipment. From tow behind aerator, thatcher, spreader, and even my tractor. I like to help out when I see people doing manual labor a...
by This is me
July 1st, 2019, 9:32 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: To Mow or Not To Mow?...That is the Question
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: To Mow or Not To Mow?...That is the Question

Why do you care what your neighbor thinks? Do what's best for you and for your financial. My next door neighbor's lawn is managed by external company. They come and cut their lawn down to about 2" every week. Their sprinklers come on every morning even if it's raining. Yes, it's somewhat green but s...
by This is me
June 14th, 2019, 11:43 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Here Comes the Burn-Out
Replies: 10
Views: 611

Re: Here Comes the Burn-Out

Yup. Mine is burning.
Let it burn. Let it burn!
by This is me
May 6th, 2019, 1:59 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Are Fescues Really Best For Sandy Soils?
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Re: Are Fescues Really Best For Sandy Soils?

And that's a mixture of mostly KGB as I've killed most of what the builder put down.
by This is me
May 6th, 2019, 1:55 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Are Fescues Really Best For Sandy Soils?
Replies: 10
Views: 454

Re: Are Fescues Really Best For Sandy Soils?

I bet you can’t beat my beach sand lot with TEC of 2.4. :rotfl:
But with the recommendation of the team, my lawn has improved and looks better than the “paid lawncare” next door. This was from last week mow.

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by This is me
May 6th, 2019, 1:49 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: GrubEx timing
Replies: 31
Views: 6751

Re: GrubEx timing

You have to see the stupid amount of rain we've gotten this year. In april alone, it rained more than 23 days with frequent downpour. I hope I didn't waste my money and time but I wouldn't be surprised if all the rain have washed it away. We'll see. I put Grub Ex down on 4/16. With all the rain, I t...
by This is me
May 6th, 2019, 1:45 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: What's the difference between a cheap lawn tractor and a pricey one?
Replies: 37
Views: 2477

Re: What's the difference between a cheap lawn tractor and a pricey one?

I never said anything about the different quality of the same D or E series from the big box or at the dealership. Although I would still always buy at the dealership for their service and knowledge and availability of parts when needed. It's your money and time. There's nothing wrong with using wha...
by This is me
April 30th, 2019, 2:11 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: GrubEx timing
Replies: 31
Views: 6751

Re: GrubEx timing

I put Grub Ex down on 4/16. With all the rain, I think I just threw $120 down the drain.
by This is me
April 16th, 2019, 11:37 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Where's the "Forsythia Bloom Line"?
Replies: 43
Views: 2792

Re: Where's the "Forsythia Bloom Line"?

I can see the neighbor across the street with some Forsythia bush blooming. I put down Prodiamine last weekend.