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by edslawn
March 14th, 2024, 6:35 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2024: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Replies: 13
Views: 1454

Re: 2024: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)

Howdy boys and girls... Cleaning up the debris and planning for an awesome season! It is good to be back and I hope everyone is doing well.
by edslawn
December 27th, 2023, 9:58 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Christmas Goodies
Replies: 4
Views: 1401

Re: Christmas Goodies

MattUden94 wrote:
December 22nd, 2023, 10:13 am
Anyone getting themselves or hoping to get any new toys that will help in your lawn care endeavors?
Happy Holidays!
Not this year, but still lusting over big toys for the future. Any wishlist items?
by edslawn
December 4th, 2023, 8:43 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: How Many Times Did You Mow?
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

Re: How Many Times Did You Mow?

I don't count, but this past year was twice a week April, May and June. July through Oct was once per week. That's about 40 times if my math is right. Add leaf mulching and it is another 8-10 times.
by edslawn
November 11th, 2023, 10:11 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Replies: 129
Views: 10837

Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)

Mulching many, many leaves today and last few weeks... I've learned that you have to keep up with it or you're toast with the big trees that I have. It's become almost therapeutic for me. Also, seems like a fairly typical year for pace and quantity. Getting ready for full stop for final nitrogen dro...
by edslawn
August 31st, 2023, 6:34 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Japanese Stiltgrass: Keep Your Eyes Open
Replies: 49
Views: 8545

Re: Japanese Stiltgrass: Keep Your Eyes Open

Just thought I'd bump this post again. I generally spray stiltweed with Acclaim when I see it and sweep the wooded areas around the yard for it too, so I was surprised to see it in the main areas of my yard over the last few weeks. I hit it at two week intervals and see to have beaten it back. Keep ...
by edslawn
August 6th, 2023, 9:05 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: No-see-ums
Replies: 2
Views: 1180

Re: No-see-ums

I have never tried a good test of this, but I had occasion to be on a crew in a Louisiana swamp for a few days (many years ago). As we drove out the first day I mentioned that I had Avon Skin So Soft to keep bugs away. One guy grabbed it right out of my hand and said, "Will this work for noseeums?"...
by edslawn
August 4th, 2023, 7:15 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Late September planting - Minnesota
Replies: 5
Views: 543

Re: Late September planting - Minnesota

Very exciting on the home improvements! I'd go for it. The weather has been a little unpredictable lately so you may get lucky. You will at a minimum get some coverage to help protect the area, even if it isn't as successful as hoped.
by edslawn
July 29th, 2023, 11:35 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Replies: 129
Views: 10837

Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)

I'm riding out this heatwave and letting the grass grow until Sunday when it cools to highs in the 80s. Also, planning on more aggressive Serenade apps.
by edslawn
July 17th, 2023, 8:38 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Replies: 129
Views: 10837

Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)

On Sunday, Applied 10-10-10 to the entire yard and beds. Missed the rain on Saturday, so I'll be watering it in by hand today.
by edslawn
July 11th, 2023, 8:08 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Thanks to everyone!
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Re: Thanks to everyone!

PSU4ME wrote:
July 11th, 2023, 6:55 am
That looks great!!
By the way, I thought of you the other day. I never knew what your picture was about, but it seemed familiar. So, I was watching Forrest Gump with my family a few days ago and the light bulb went off :)!
by edslawn
July 10th, 2023, 7:28 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Thanks to everyone!
Replies: 5
Views: 584

Thanks to everyone!

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has helped to guide me in this lawn journey... I've learned so much, including great patience and that beauty can be fleeting. Here are some pictures showing the lawn that I am super proud of and that, frankly, I never thought I could achieve. https://i.po...
by edslawn
July 10th, 2023, 10:01 am
Forum: Flowers & Annuals
Topic: Japanese Beetles and Basil plants
Replies: 0
Views: 923

Japanese Beetles and Basil plants

It seems that Japanese beetles are attacking my wife's basil plants. I see some great ideas for roses, I haven't seen any posts on controlling for edibles. It looks like picking by hand, spraying with soapy water and traps are on the internet, but advice is inconsistent and I worry that traps may at...
by edslawn
July 8th, 2023, 5:12 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2023 Edition
Replies: 22
Views: 1440

Re: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - Day 73

I haven’t had my sprinklers running for weeks now. We are getting rain about every other day. About a week ago (maybe closer to 10 days) temps were in the 70s. I sprayed quinclorac to knock out some weeds. For the most part I’m pleased with the outcome. I can’t wait to get this in the fall nitrogen...
by edslawn
July 3rd, 2023, 7:53 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Height of cut recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 892

Re: Height of cut recommendations

Perfect! Thank you.
by edslawn
July 3rd, 2023, 6:52 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Height of cut recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 892

Re: Height of cut recommendations

Great! Now...Do you vary the height during the season? Like highest in July/August and then begin reducing it into the Fall?
by edslawn
July 3rd, 2023, 5:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Height of cut recommendations
Replies: 6
Views: 892

Height of cut recommendations

I've searched for HOC recommendations and could only find limited info. Is there a consensus on this issue?
by edslawn
June 26th, 2023, 6:14 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
Replies: 129
Views: 10837

Re: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)

DevilDawg81 wrote:
June 24th, 2023, 8:44 pm
Weed eated, mowed and then sprayed fungicide
"Weed eated" :rotfl:
by edslawn
June 23rd, 2023, 8:41 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2023 Edition
Replies: 22
Views: 1440

Re: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2023 Edition

DevilDawg81 wrote:
June 22nd, 2023, 10:15 pm
Such a catch 22
I hear ya! I woke up this morning to a biblical downpour. Grass seems happy but the knockout roses look pissed :).