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by TimmyG
May 17th, 2020, 12:20 am
Forum: Perennials
Topic: Experience with lillies?
Replies: 13
Views: 1257

Re: Experience with lillies?

The "spindly" ones are just babies. Lily bulbs multiply; it's what they do, and why it's good to dig them up and thin the herd every now and then. Leaving the smaller ones won't impact the larger ones until they get too crowded. Leave 'em if you like 'em and want more.
by TimmyG
May 17th, 2020, 12:15 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Brown Spot
Replies: 15
Views: 844

Re: Brown Spot

Impressive recovery, and in the middle of summer no less.
by TimmyG
May 17th, 2020, 12:09 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: POA Triv or something nightmare
Replies: 15
Views: 1820

Re: POA Triv or something nightmare

Pic #3 is most definitely Poa trivialis . Most of mine (now everywhere) is in full sun, but I'm notably north in zone 5b/6a. This is the time of season that gives Poa trivialis the common name "roughstalk bluegrass". We've been through this same argument and disagreement before and concluded that st...
by TimmyG
May 15th, 2020, 12:18 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Tenacity First Time User
Replies: 27
Views: 1250

Re: Tenacity First Time User

Sure seems like your tank sprang a leak.
by TimmyG
May 15th, 2020, 12:03 am
Forum: Trees
Topic: Can you ID?
Replies: 5
Views: 1079

Re: Can you ID?

That's a very good point about the leaves not having a serrated edge, or at least not seeming to, which crabapples do. But I'm not convinced. Try taking a closer look, maybe even getting some new pictures and posting them larger and upright. I think I see serration, but I'm done tilting my head.
by TimmyG
May 12th, 2020, 1:22 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: Can anyone help me with this weed?
Replies: 5
Views: 589

Re: Can anyone help me with this weed?

Also compare against speedwell. The blue flowers check out.
by TimmyG
May 12th, 2020, 1:20 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: ID weed please
Replies: 2
Views: 381

Re: ID weed please

^+1 speedwell. Flowers should be blue.
by TimmyG
May 11th, 2020, 10:30 pm
Forum: Trees
Topic: Can you ID?
Replies: 5
Views: 1079

Re: Can you ID?

Gravity appears sideways in your world.

The genus Malus is likely correct, although I'd wager crabapple given the leaf shape. Just see what forms for fruit later in the season.
by TimmyG
May 9th, 2020, 11:33 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Friends 1.5 acres of k31 reno
Replies: 8
Views: 621

Re: Friends 1.5 acres of k31 reno

Score.
by TimmyG
May 9th, 2020, 11:28 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Professional sports fields - pH maintenance?
Replies: 11
Views: 450

Re: Professional sports fields - pH maintenance?

Bales9er, your TEC is indeed terrible. My current TEC is above 6 with OM above 4%. I believe these numbers can be attributed to the lawn being 22 years old. Let's see how the humates work out for you.
by TimmyG
May 9th, 2020, 11:23 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Serenade Sticker Shock, any big box sources?
Replies: 12
Views: 485

Re: Serenade Sticker Shock, any big box sources?

Pour into a smaller container then out of that.
Turkey baster.
Siphon.
Add a spigot.
by TimmyG
May 8th, 2020, 12:50 am
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: ID weed please
Replies: 1
Views: 316

Re: ID weed please

I cannot. More pictures would help, including in situ.
by TimmyG
May 8th, 2020, 12:48 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Professional sports fields - pH maintenance?
Replies: 11
Views: 450

Re: Professional sports fields - pH maintenance?

I have an extremely sandy soil (also in MA, jar test completely settles out in under two minutes) and have had no trouble raising pH substantially on two properties with applications of fast-acting limes.
by TimmyG
May 8th, 2020, 12:45 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Snow on May 9th? Really?
Replies: 23
Views: 2349

Re: Snow on May 9th? Really?

I'm counting on the snow to water in my second split app of Dimension.
by TimmyG
May 8th, 2020, 12:41 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Serenade Sticker Shock, any big box sources?
Replies: 12
Views: 485

Re: Serenade Sticker Shock, any big box sources?

Let's note that $35 at Amazon (plus shipping) is not sold by Amazon. It's from someone on the marketplace who is price gouging. When Amazon sells Serenade, it is always quite reasonable and often the best price you'll find on the small bottle. That said, 2.5 gallons at 7 Springs all day for those wi...
by TimmyG
May 6th, 2020, 10:51 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Addition of Humates to Soil Plans
Replies: 11
Views: 1052

Re: Addition of Humates to Soil Plans

I sent a neighbor to Valley Green in Wilmington, MA, to get The Andersons Humic DG. He said he paid $50 for the large bag. Another excellent source online would be A.M. Leonard, also $50. Always the best prices. Their promo codes rotate, and for something like this, I would hold out for free shippin...
by TimmyG
May 5th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: Bad news regarding Bay State Fertilizer
Replies: 15
Views: 8515

Re: Bad news regarding Bay State Fertilizer

I don't think the subject matter from that article months ago has anything to do with what SemiOrganicConvert has shared, which is that the "direct to user program may be being killed off". That doesn't mean whatsoever that BSF's days are numbered, only that direct consumer sales may end. It may mea...
by TimmyG
May 4th, 2020, 2:02 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020
Replies: 112
Views: 6654

Re: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020

Long story short, there's no need to convert or inherit the risk of math errors. Just follow the label of the different product.
by TimmyG
May 4th, 2020, 1:55 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020
Replies: 112
Views: 6654

Re: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020

There's no difference (or should be no difference) between blanket spraying and spot spraying when it comes to the appropriate rate of application. It's up to you to calibrate your spot spraying technique, which can be difficult. BTW, 2 oz over 500 sq ft is 4 oz over 1000 sq ft. Divide that by your ...
by TimmyG
May 4th, 2020, 1:03 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Milorganite TrueValue $10.49 per bag Sale YMMV
Replies: 2
Views: 653

Re: Milorganite TrueValue $10.49 per bag Sale YMMV

Thanks for posting. Saw this on Slickdeals earlier today and bought five bags with the promo code solely for the purpose of applying micronutrients for the first time in several years. Still too rich for my blood as a fertilizer (at this time). I miss the TrueValue sales from several years back.