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by ReD-BaRoN
July 26th, 2017, 8:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Sprayer Wand
Replies: 47
Views: 6746

Re: Sprayer Wand

I tried the combo listed by DFW on a 2 gallon Round Up sprayer,
however, I can't get anything past the 15 psi control valve. Is it possible the Round Up sprayer doesn't generate more than 15 psi?
by ReD-BaRoN
April 22nd, 2017, 10:53 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: ReD-BaRoN's soil test - Spring 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 137

Re: ReD-BaRoN's soil test - Spring 2017

Thanks, Andy,

I'll keep the same regimen in place.

Nothing of real concern at this point. I think the lawn is in "fair" shape for the amount of time I'm able to dedicate to it. I know I can always do more and get it better, but time is usually not on my side.
by ReD-BaRoN
April 20th, 2017, 11:53 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: ReD-BaRoN's soil test - Spring 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 137

ReD-BaRoN's soil test - Spring 2017

Hey folks, Hope everyone is doing well. Here's my spring 2017 test. Hoping folks have some time to take a look. https://s7.postimg.cc/73ercs3dj/bd-_Soil-20170420.jpg Link to 2016 soil test: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=19532&p=268149#p268149 . Thanks in advance for any guid...
by ReD-BaRoN
September 19th, 2016, 7:19 am
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: BayState Fertilizer - Cheap Milorganite Alternative
Replies: 52
Views: 13102

Re: BayState Fertilizer - Cheap Milorganite Alternative

Ooooh fancy new bags!
by ReD-BaRoN
August 23rd, 2016, 11:38 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: When to put down POA pre-m app?
Replies: 58
Views: 2805

Re: When to put down POA pre-m app?

Green wrote:I put my first Fall pre-M down yesterday. I did the same last year, and it worked really well.
Using which product?
by ReD-BaRoN
August 22nd, 2016, 1:01 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adding sand to help with poor drainage
Replies: 4
Views: 188

Re: Adding sand to help with poor drainage

Be very careful with that approach. If you've actually got clay soil, you can make it worse if you don't add enough sand. Somebody on another forum added sand and wound up with soil he couldn't get apart without a pick. It's also possible that what you think is clay is actually already high in sand...
by ReD-BaRoN
August 22nd, 2016, 8:19 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Adding sand to help with poor drainage
Replies: 4
Views: 188

Adding sand to help with poor drainage

I have a trouble spot in my lawn which isn't draining well. My plan is to till in some sand to help with drainage, but I'm unsure how much and how deep.

Any ideas?
by ReD-BaRoN
August 6th, 2016, 6:00 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Soil for leveling
Replies: 0
Views: 129

Soil for leveling

I've killed the grass and looking to level some low spots for my KBG Reno. Should I use straight top soil, or a top soil sand mix. My current soil is typical MA sandy soil.
by ReD-BaRoN
July 31st, 2016, 3:32 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: When to put down POA pre-m app?
Replies: 58
Views: 2805

Re: When to put down POA pre-m app?

Interested as well....
by ReD-BaRoN
July 28th, 2016, 11:15 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: How to Interpret Your Own Soil Test Report
Replies: 210
Views: 8382

Re: How to Interpret Your Own Soil Test Report

Guys, just to chime in, it's not always the case that people realize they are accessing site via a proxy server, my company, for instance, routes all outbound web traffic via a proxy, unbeknownst to the end user. That being said, I don't know if you're blocking well know "bad" proxies, or just all p...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 20th, 2016, 5:30 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate
Replies: 8
Views: 330

Re: Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate

Very interesting, the label from HD's site is different from the compare and save site itself. SDS with: http://plotspike.com/comparensave/docs/SDS/CNS_GrassWeedKiller_86068-4-84009_SDS.pdf SDS w/o: http://plotspike.com/comparensave/docs/SDS/CNS_GrassWeedKiller_86068-3-84009_SDS.pdf I don't see eith...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 20th, 2016, 5:03 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate
Replies: 8
Views: 330

Re: Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate

Hmm, the reason I asked was because they sell the the same stuff with surfactant - http://plotspike.com/comparensave/herbi ... _main.html.
by ReD-BaRoN
July 20th, 2016, 4:50 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate
Replies: 8
Views: 330

Dish Detergent at surfacant for Glysophate

I'm using Compare and Save Weed killer [1] - prepping for my Reno. I've been adding Bonide Turbo Spreader Sticker, but I've run out, and it will take a while to get some. Can I use a dish detergent with this, and if so, how much? For reference, Bonide calls for 1 Tbls per gallon. [1] http://www.home...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 20th, 2016, 2:15 pm
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?
Replies: 37
Views: 1693

Re: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?

I still see neighbors with 6 or more rotors and wonder what nozzles they're using to stay within the max available GPM. So funny. I often think the same thing. I always wonder how much water they're really getting down. For all I know they could have a larger line going into their hose or a larger ...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 20th, 2016, 12:47 pm
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?
Replies: 37
Views: 1693

Re: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?

DS, sounds like you've done a lot of good work. You can split this up over 2 or more days. I have a well and can get about 11GPM @ 45psi based on my testing so far (GPM measured based on what nozzles I have in the rotors @ 45psi). I have to split up my 13 zones over two days. 6 on one day 7 the next...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 14th, 2016, 1:50 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Pennington Fast Acting Lime is Dolomitic?!?
Replies: 21
Views: 6933

Re: Is Pennington Fast Acting Lime plus AST actually Dolomit

Isn't the 66% calcium carbonate what we're interested in?
by ReD-BaRoN
July 12th, 2016, 8:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2016: What did you do to or on your lawn today?
Replies: 1905
Views: 66911

Re: 2016: What did you do to or on your lawn today?

Pretty productive lawn day today. Trimmed hedges on the front. Trimmed, edged and mowed front and side. Lowered HOC in preparation for Reno. Was at 4" dropped it down to 3.5" today. Mowed backyard, still at 3" there. Plenty of growth from all the rain we have been getting. Continued to work on the ...
by ReD-BaRoN
July 9th, 2016, 7:44 pm
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?
Replies: 37
Views: 1693

Re: How much time to get one inch from your irrigation?

Ware wrote:
HoosierLawnGnome wrote:Also, here is what I use to measure:

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I ordered a set of those just yesterday. :good:
Amazon is out of those, and not certain if they will get them back. Any one know of other places to get these?
by ReD-BaRoN
July 7th, 2016, 7:27 pm
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: Rachio (Gen 2)
Replies: 8
Views: 659

Re: Rachio (Gen 2)

What did you do to dial it in? I'm right in the middle of this, and looking for any ideas and what works and doesn't work.