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- April 8th, 2024, 9:13 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: What should I do?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 123
Re: What should I do?
Soil test?
- April 8th, 2024, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Warm-season grasses
- Topic: Warning about Internet newsletter lawn advice
- Replies: 2
- Views: 331
Re: Warning about Internet newsletter lawn advice
I love checking on the credentials of these authors too… beyond location, they often have degrees in journalism and no education or experience in the topic they are writing about.
- April 8th, 2024, 8:41 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Edslawn soil test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 94
Re: Edslawn soil test
Thanks Morpheus! In 2020, the back had the topsoil scraped off, then it was leveled with a lot of fill and the topsoil was restored, and then sod was placed. This all happened after the last soil test, so I appreciate you looking at both. The front really looks great after 5+ years of OM and the pre...
- April 4th, 2024, 9:58 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Edslawn soil test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 94
Edslawn soil test
My lawn is about 10,000 sq ft in the front and 3,000 sq ft in the back. The back is a fenced-in area where my three dogs prowl, but have been mostly trained to use a wood chip perimeter. I have big 60-80' trees (oak, hickory, maple, etc) in the rear and one side of the property and mature landscapin...
- March 14th, 2024, 6:35 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2024: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2306
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.
- December 27th, 2023, 9:58 pm
- Forum: Water cooler
- Topic: Christmas Goodies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1698
Re: Christmas Goodies
Not this year, but still lusting over big toys for the future. Any wishlist items?MattUden94 wrote: ↑December 22nd, 2023, 10:13 amAnyone getting themselves or hoping to get any new toys that will help in your lawn care endeavors?
Happy Holidays!
- December 4th, 2023, 8:43 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: How Many Times Did You Mow?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1364
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.
- 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: 12216
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...
- August 31st, 2023, 6:34 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Japanese Stiltgrass: Keep Your Eyes Open
- Replies: 49
- Views: 8833
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 ...
- August 6th, 2023, 9:05 pm
- Forum: Water cooler
- Topic: No-see-ums
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1342
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?"...
- August 4th, 2023, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Late September planting - Minnesota
- Replies: 5
- Views: 583
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.
- 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: 12216
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.
- July 27th, 2023, 8:42 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2023: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today (Cool Season)
- Replies: 129
- Views: 12216
- July 21st, 2023, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Lawn Renovations
- Topic: Necessary Steps For Lawn Reno? Analysis By Paralysis
- Replies: 9
- Views: 863
- 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: 12216
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.
- July 11th, 2023, 8:08 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Thanks to everyone!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 655
- July 10th, 2023, 7:28 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Thanks to everyone!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 655
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...
- July 10th, 2023, 10:01 am
- Forum: Flowers & Annuals
- Topic: Japanese Beetles and Basil plants
- Replies: 0
- Views: 940
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...
- July 8th, 2023, 5:12 pm
- Forum: Lawn Renovations
- Topic: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2023 Edition
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1560
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...
- July 3rd, 2023, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Height of cut recommendations
- Replies: 6
- Views: 959
Re: Height of cut recommendations
Perfect! Thank you.