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- May 17th, 2023, 8:53 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Nuked the Triv - Now seed, or sod?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 355
Nuked the Triv - Now seed, or sod?
For the last 5 years I've had almost no issues with triv at all. Maybe a small spot here and there, but that's been it. This year, EXPLOSION of triv, and it's covering my neighbors yard and creeping over my way. I wrestled with treatment options, or just leaving it be, but then I decided to go 41% n...
- May 19th, 2022, 4:04 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: sam1220 Third Test w/ compiled results
- Replies: 3
- Views: 162
Re: sam1220 Third Test w/ compiled results
Thanks very much Morpheus. Can you help me understand the TEC/ME -- don't I want that to be going up, not down? While I can 1000% notice a difference in the consistentcy of the soil in the front now after the BLSC/KH, I would think I want the value to stay high to retain nutrients, not go down -- ri...
- May 18th, 2022, 7:08 am
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: sam1220 Third Test w/ compiled results
- Replies: 3
- Views: 162
sam1220 Third Test w/ compiled results
Back for round 3, it's a marathon, not a sprint. Last year was a busy year ATY, and I'm afraid some things have gotten worse and will need some attention. Last year I added an irrigation system throughout the entire 14,000 sq ft NoMix property, and at the same time had all the downspouts tied togeth...
- May 16th, 2021, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: BLSC - SLES Percentage?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1972
Re: BLSC - SLES Percentage?
And Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) is OK? I found 2.5lbs for $24. Much better than the liquid, thanks!
- May 16th, 2021, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: BLSC - SLES Percentage?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1972
Re: BLSC - SLES Percentage?
Thanks as always, Morpheus.
I ordered Humic Acid Extract (liquid, GS Plants) last year but never mixed it up. I read in another post that you recommended the powder for the recipe. Is everything in the recipe (from the main articles page) in powder form?
I ordered Humic Acid Extract (liquid, GS Plants) last year but never mixed it up. I read in another post that you recommended the powder for the recipe. Is everything in the recipe (from the main articles page) in powder form?
- May 16th, 2021, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: BLSC - SLES Percentage?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1972
BLSC - SLES Percentage?
I promise I've Googled, searched, and read about 30 posts about mixing up BLSC. I cannot find anything about the percentage I should buy. I'm going to mix up 2 gallons of BLSC and 2 gallons of KH to start applying regularly. The SLES that I'm finding comes in 16%, 30%, and 60%. Which do I choose? Th...
- May 8th, 2021, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Irrigation
- Topic: Irrigation Proposal / Fertigation, should I?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1645
Re: Irrigation Proposal / Fertigation, should I?
What about to dispense BLSC/KH on bi-weekly basis? Not enough water?
- May 8th, 2021, 8:48 am
- Forum: Irrigation
- Topic: Irrigation Proposal / Fertigation, should I?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1645
Irrigation Proposal / Fertigation, should I?
I'm planning to do a major overseed project this fall on my 14,000 sq. ft. lawn. The thought of having to move sprinklers around for several weeks got me seriously considering an irrigation system. Ok, it wasn't really that - I just wanted an irrigation system. I had a local contractor come out and ...
- April 28th, 2021, 8:25 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 Second Soil Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 295
Re: Sam1220 Second Soil Test
Ok, last question.. I'm a sponge! What would you choose as an organic? Milo? Based on your advice I was looking at an 18-24-12 from HD, Lesco. So use that toward the end of May? In my situation should I prefer a synthetic, or look for an organic? I wonder if we're neighbors? I'll gladly buy you a be...
- April 28th, 2021, 4:17 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 Second Soil Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 295
Re: Sam1220 Second Soil Test
OK, since you're a veteran, again, there's no need for the entire long-winded read. Um...you...uh....er...well, don't really need anything. Potassium and boron both came up beautifully. Zinc is in perfect shape. Thanks for this very much, Morpheus. Somehow I never saw the reply notification and jus...
- April 14th, 2021, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 Second Soil Test
- Replies: 6
- Views: 295
Sam1220 Second Soil Test
Here we go, Round 2! My yard is 14,000 sq ft, divided almost perfectly 7,000 each front and back. It's a NoMix, with a good healthy sprinkling of both chickweed and Poa this year! Rear lawn has 100% sun, perfectly south and just sucks it up all day long. In the front there was a huge pin oak causing...
- April 6th, 2021, 6:53 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 485
Re: This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
Hilarious! CCO located, two hose end bottles. Going on tonight!Any ideas?? Sure!! Some chickweed seeds came in contact with the soil. Any thinking beyond that is mental masturbation. Your time is better spent locating CCO, and applying it.
- April 6th, 2021, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 485
Re: This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
Thanks, Andy! Any idea why it would just all of a sudden one year show up everywhere? Did one of my jealous neighbors through a handful of chickweed seeds on my lawn or something? I did 10-10-10 applications 3 times, micronutrients, Milo, even some compost to increase OM. I feel like I have more Chi...
- April 6th, 2021, 9:57 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 485
This Weed Has Taken Over -- What is it?
I normally don't have issues with widespread weeds, especially this time of the year here in PA. But this year, I feel live I woke up and this stuff is everywhere. For some reason it's all throughout certain areas and its growing with a vengeance. I hit it with a 3-way hose-end mixture for the past ...
- June 5th, 2020, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 First Soil Test
- Replies: 7
- Views: 226
Re: Sam1220 First Soil Test
Point taken! Thanks.
10-10-10 at label rates, then, and hold off on the Milo?
10-10-10 at label rates, then, and hold off on the Milo?
- June 5th, 2020, 5:14 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 First Soil Test
- Replies: 7
- Views: 226
Re: Sam1220 First Soil Test
One other thing -- is there anything that precludes me from starting a regimen of BLSC and KH?
- June 5th, 2020, 5:10 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 First Soil Test
- Replies: 7
- Views: 226
Re: Sam1220 First Soil Test
Andy, First, thank you. I felt like I had hit the lottery when I saw the notification that there was a new message! Although I had hoped that mine would be more of a project lawn for you versus a hum-drum recipe, I'm thankful to have the wisdom. Anticipating the results based on what little I know, ...
- May 31st, 2020, 1:08 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: Sam1220 First Soil Test
- Replies: 7
- Views: 226
Sam1220 First Soil Test
Hello everyone, So glad I found this site. I've been in a struggle with a very poorly maintained lawn for 3 years since buying this property. It's 14,000 sq ft, NoMix, and is nearly perfect 7,000 sq ft in the front and the back. Large trees in the front cause a lot of issues with thinning and what s...
- May 31st, 2020, 9:26 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Help Identifying Grass Types & Seed Heads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 600
Re: Help Identifying Grass Types & Seed Heads
Thanks, Timmy. That helped a lot, so I pulled a bunch out and looked at them. From what I can tell it's KBG. Based on what I can tell so far then, the wide blades are Tall Fescue and there's obviously a lot of KBG in there, too. Since there's probably RG in there, too, I guess I'm in the same boat a...
- May 29th, 2020, 4:41 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Help Identifying Grass Types & Seed Heads
- Replies: 2
- Views: 600
Help Identifying Grass Types & Seed Heads
Hello fellow turf fanatics.. I need some real help identifying different grass types in my lawn, as well as the seed heads I see popping up all over the place. I moved into this home about 2 years ago and have been doing a decent job of keeping it alive, but not much else. I'm ready to step up the g...