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by NGB20
June 25th, 2020, 8:31 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Well I didn’t post the results because I used the MSU extension mail-in test as opposed to the Logan test.

Here is a screenshot of the results.


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by NGB20
June 25th, 2020, 6:17 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

I got my soil test results today. P and K are below optimal at 7 and 107 ppm respectively. So I’m thinking starter is going to be needed, for the foreseeable future, for the P deficiency. For the K deficiency I am planning on using some potash (KCl). The thought is that doing both in tandem will get...
by NGB20
June 18th, 2020, 10:59 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Thanks for those resources. Good reading. I am going to give the SoilMoist seed coat a go. I plan on filling some uneven spots with topsoil. So I was out today looking at them to get an idea of how much I would need. I found a spot that may be an issue. In the picture are the roots of a crabapple tr...
by NGB20
June 18th, 2020, 10:38 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit
Replies: 63
Views: 3146

Re: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

This was a good read. Interesting to see the different strategies employed by everyone and it gives me a good idea of what I need on hand before I get going. I am going to add soilmoist Seed coat to my list. Seems like a relatively cheap insurance plan from what I have read.
by NGB20
June 17th, 2020, 11:23 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Understood. Thanks for the recommendation.

On their website, it says it must be incorporated at the root level and not placed on the surface. I have read to not disturb the soil too much after glyphosate and before seed. Does incorporating at the root level mean tilling the soil? Or am I way off?
by NGB20
June 17th, 2020, 11:13 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: FishMi220’s 2020 fall Reno
Replies: 20
Views: 1174

Re: FishMi220’s 2020 fall Reno

Yeah, it’s getting to be crunch time. I need to get irrigation nailed down too. I think the impact sprinklers would be too much for my small yard. But I’ll be experimenting over the next few eeeks. I’ll let ya know If I am able to get it situated. What’s a normal watering rate? And what are your opi...
by NGB20
June 17th, 2020, 10:43 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

I haven’t. Haven’t heard of it to be honest. I’m going to do some reading now. By the name I’m guessing it is used in place of peat moss as a means of keeping seed moist? Or is it used in conjunction with the peat moss?
by NGB20
June 16th, 2020, 9:37 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: FishMi220’s 2020 fall Reno
Replies: 20
Views: 1174

Re: FishMi220’s 2020 fall Reno

I like the seed choice, for obvious reasons. It’s my first time trying anything like this. But I feel like sod quality seed give me the best shot at achieving the results I want. We shall see! I am going to focus my “triangle approach” efforts on the back. There is decent established grass. It has s...
by NGB20
June 16th, 2020, 9:20 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

I am not a Michigander. As a matter of fact, I am a rabid Ohio State fan. My wife is a Michigander (do you have any idea what my home is like in November when I'm on an annihilation streak?). Despite that, I will try to be helpful. Lol, I can only imagine. :duel: But I appreciate you putting our di...
by NGB20
June 16th, 2020, 9:09 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

What is everybody’s thoughts on this blend?? I found one at a local sod farm that is identical. Hey NGB20 what’s your set up for irrigation? Do you have in ground? I do not have in ground irrigation. I have two spigots on the house I will be utilizing. Pressure test pending. But the plan is to have...
by NGB20
June 15th, 2020, 10:05 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Mine hasn’t tried to grab me yet. I am not sure which variety it is. She was here when we moved in. But I am glad to know she will be fine. Thanks for the reassurance. :yahoo: I am going to use an all bluegrass blend. Picture of the bags mix below. I was looking through your article from 2011 about ...
by NGB20
June 15th, 2020, 10:30 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Wanted to upload some photos to show the current state of the lawn. I am curious, what are the chances of harming the magnolia tree? Is there anything I should avoid during this Reno? Is a starving new lawn going to deplete the tree of its nutrients? https://i.postimg.cc/hfmnrwsw/1-A0-AEF3-E-EE5-B-4...
by NGB20
June 14th, 2020, 10:53 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

Re: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

Thank you for your input MorpheusPA. Much appreciated. I will keep the starter fertilizer application as tentative for now. It makes perfect sense that I may not even need any depending on the soil test results, but prior to you mentioning it, it never crossed my mind. I will anxiously await the res...
by NGB20
June 14th, 2020, 12:45 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020
Replies: 25
Views: 913

NGB20’s Fall Renovation 2020

I am new on this block, but I’ve lurked for a bit and know a guy who has successfully done this, so I am ready to do this. Yep, never been more ready. The project consists of the front yard of my property. Roughly 2000 sqft which is unevenly spit into 2 separate sections split by the driveway. My cu...