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by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 22nd, 2009, 12:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: question on #8
Replies: 32
Views: 989

Re: question on #8

Okay I was kind of freaking out about starting a cool season grass renovation at this time of year.
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 22nd, 2009, 12:02 pm
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Bermuda Lawn in Marble Falls, TX
Replies: 52
Views: 2454

Re: Bermuda Lawn in Marble Falls, TX

Update and some more questions: The lawn is looking real good. Still a few light spots, but overall I can notice a big improvement over last year. I am itching to get it aerified. TW, you said to wait until Memorial Day, so I'm thinking next week. Here are my questions - I think you mean 'aerated.'...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 4:21 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: question on #8
Replies: 32
Views: 989

Re: question on #8

Are you asking about sand to get ready for the renovation...some time in the future (like fall)?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 4:18 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil test results, any sugestions?
Replies: 19
Views: 599

Re: Soil test results, any sugestions?

I don't see anything that tells me why you have the thatch. How long are you watering when you water once a week? If you tell us you're watering for an hour each time, then I'm going to punt and ask for a soil test. Oh, you already did that.

What color is your mower? :dizzy:
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 4:11 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: question on #8
Replies: 32
Views: 989

Re: question on #8

Playing sand should be fine. How much do you have to level?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 9:20 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Soaker Hose to water lawn
Replies: 13
Views: 23067

Re: Soaker Hose to water lawn

Cotton farmers in West Texas have drip systems covering thousands of acres (which makes it a little more expensive to come through their property to build a utility pipeline).
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 9:16 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil test results, any sugestions?
Replies: 19
Views: 599

Re: Soil test results, any sugestions?

I'd like to know what caused the thatch in the first place? With that in mind I have some questions. How have you been watering over the years? Before you started using organic fertilizer, what was your fertilizer of choice and how often did you apply? When you aerated, did you 'work it to death' or...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 21st, 2009, 12:53 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Maintenance Program
Replies: 55
Views: 2275

Re: Maintenance Program

I've been mowing over hoses, tennis balls, and dog toys for years. It drives my wife crazy.
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 20th, 2009, 10:56 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Maintenance Program
Replies: 55
Views: 2275

Re: Maintenance Program

It is not slow because of carbohydrates (I refuse to call it carbon). Sugar is high in carbohydrates and it decomposes very quickly. The problem is the carbohydrates are in the form of cellulose glued together with lignin. Those decompose slowly. But that's neither here nor there. Try the soaker. A...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 20th, 2009, 10:47 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: The Secret To Life
Replies: 2
Views: 134

Re: The Secret To Life

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
Which guy is Turf_Toes?
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 20th, 2009, 10:45 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Soaker Hose to water lawn
Replies: 13
Views: 23067

Re: Soaker Hose to water lawn

It just seems so much water gets wasted with traditional sprinkling.....was hoping for a cheaper alternative. Are there any particular models/brands/types that are recommended for a modest sized lawn? I don't think there is a universal solution for sprinklers. I can tell you what I have learned ove...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 19th, 2009, 9:35 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: question on #8
Replies: 32
Views: 989

Re: question on #8

s1mpl3k1d wrote:
Dchall_San_Antonio wrote:What is it you want the straw for? Are you seeding?
I'll be using straw so I can keep moisture longer when I water the seeds. I will be seeding this year. I'm really going to fully renovate the lawn but just the front and one side.
When is this project going to start?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 18th, 2009, 6:38 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Maintenance Program
Replies: 55
Views: 2275

Re: Maintenance Program

It is not slow because of carbohydrates (I refuse to call it carbon). Sugar is high in carbohydrates and it decomposes very quickly. The problem is the carbohydrates are in the form of cellulose glued together with lignin. Those decompose slowly. But that's neither here nor there. Try the soaker.
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 18th, 2009, 6:24 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: question on #8
Replies: 32
Views: 989

Re: question on #8

What is it you want the straw for? Are you seeding?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 18th, 2009, 3:02 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Maintenance Program
Replies: 55
Views: 2275

Re: Maintenance Program

Sure...what would have to happen is the fungi would have to penetrate between the clay particles with their hyphae. They only need to separate a few particles with the first 0.001 mm of growth. When the hyphae swell with water, they push the clay particles apart. When the hyphae shrink from a lack o...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 18th, 2009, 9:23 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: most behind lawn
Replies: 11
Views: 600

Re: most behind lawn

When did you put out the corn? Attracting birds is not a bad thing at all. They prefer insects to corn, so you may have other things going on that are slowing down the grass. And you might not have the problems the other lawns might have later in the year because your yard is free of insects. Plus, ...
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 17th, 2009, 1:21 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Maintenance Program
Replies: 55
Views: 2275

Re: Maintenance Program

Hi Skizot. I would think the soaker would work especially well for clay soil. Growing the fungus is what does the job. If you have clay soil could you try it and let us know if it works?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 15th, 2009, 6:01 pm
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: applied Greensand today
Replies: 8
Views: 647

Re: applied Greensand today

Those prices seem on the high side but I've seen prices like that before. Even in San Antonio, the home of GardenVille, the price varies wildly.
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 15th, 2009, 12:06 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: New lawn w/ issues
Replies: 101
Views: 4217

Re: New lawn w/ issues

You left out the beer, tobacco juice, and cola?
by Dchall_San_Antonio
May 14th, 2009, 10:11 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: KBG Elite not growing fast
Replies: 25
Views: 1232

Re: KBG Elite not growing fast

Morpheus: You said: "I added 14 pounds of nitrogen last year, but it was 100% organic. I definitely wouldn't do that with a synthetic as you'll burn the lawn. Five to eight pounds this year will be enough." Do you mean you applied 14 lbs of actual Nitrogen in one growing season? If so, that is more...