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by TimmyG
April 12th, 2020, 10:23 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: I need some help with this weed and a plan to attack in TTTF reno
Replies: 12
Views: 371

Re: I need some help with this weed and a plan to attack in TTTF reno

Rather than assume, why not read the label of Ortho Clover, Chickweed and Oxalis Killer (or other triclopyr product) with regard to when it's safe to spray a newly seeded lawn? Then reconsider spot spraying with triclopyr. It seems obvious to me that mesotrione is not a great choice for controlling ...
by TimmyG
April 12th, 2020, 10:16 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Tenacity alternative
Replies: 9
Views: 800

Re: Tenacity alternative

Prime Source Meso 4SC Select – Generic Tenacity

At this time I can only confirm that it is slightly cheaper.
by TimmyG
April 11th, 2020, 11:40 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: AndyV 2020 Soil Test
Replies: 49
Views: 3007

Re: AndyV 2020 Soil Test

Yup, Valley Green in Wilmington should have 0-0-50. I've posted about it numerous times.
by TimmyG
April 10th, 2020, 1:32 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Mix Ratio for Triclopyr in Lawn
Replies: 3
Views: 3276

Re: Mix Ratio for Triclopyr in Lawn

Cool beans.
by TimmyG
April 9th, 2020, 6:59 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Mix Ratio for Triclopyr in Lawn
Replies: 3
Views: 3276

Re: Mix Ratio for Triclopyr in Lawn

Why not just read the section "APPLICATION DIRECTIONS FOR ORNAMENTAL TURF" on the label for BRUSHTOX Brush Killer?
by TimmyG
April 8th, 2020, 1:07 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Getting rid of Greenbriar
Replies: 5
Views: 308

Re: Getting rid of Greenbriar

We eliminated it promptly and successfully by digging when we moved to TX from IL back in 1984, but the soil was pure sand (easy to dig), and there wasn't any vegetation of value on the new-construction property besides the trees. Just all greenbrier, poison oak, Texas bullnettle (evil!), sandbur, p...
by TimmyG
April 5th, 2020, 12:27 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: What to do with my over 70% crabgrass lawn?
Replies: 4
Views: 882

Re: What to do with my over 70% crabgrass lawn?

And are you certain it's crabgrass? Looks more like a running species like St. Augustine.
by TimmyG
April 3rd, 2020, 1:22 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Did anyone ever notice...
Replies: 4
Views: 1696

Re: Did anyone ever notice...

Ha! Well done.
by TimmyG
March 31st, 2020, 11:43 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Weed B Gon failure against these 4 weeds???
Replies: 14
Views: 938

Re: Weed B Gon failure against these 4 weeds???

Weird indeed 'cause dandelions are super easy to kill. Also waiting for pictures.
by TimmyG
March 28th, 2020, 1:18 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Can I kill weeds before spring seeding / Overseeding?
Replies: 5
Views: 418

Re: Can I kill weeds before spring seeding / Overseeding?

Then there's my approach. Knowing there's KBG in there, I'd hit the weeds, stay on top of the weeds from here on out, get pre-M down, skip the seed, get working on the soil, keep it fed and watered and mowed (mulched) without skipping a beat, and get that lawn in great shape in a year or two. I have...
by TimmyG
March 26th, 2020, 5:34 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: First Time Homeowner Looking for Help
Replies: 26
Views: 2187

Re: First Time Homeowner Looking for Help

TimmyG wrote:
March 25th, 2020, 10:27 pm
2) I personally do a split app, which is different than a second app. I split the recommended rate in half...
Split application is even described on the label of the product you are using.
by TimmyG
March 26th, 2020, 12:02 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020
Replies: 112
Views: 6837

Re: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020

Sounds like it was a good idea to remove the one when the two were so close together. Many ornamental pears (non-fruiting) in particular are very columnar (reaching straight for the sky). But one thing I've found with both fruiting and non-fruiting pears is that heavy pruning never ends well as it t...
by TimmyG
March 25th, 2020, 10:35 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020
Replies: 112
Views: 6837

Re: 'New' House old lawn Restoration 2020

Nah, I'm far more interested in the "bad chainsaw moment" and why your pear tree looks nothing like a pear tree, structure-wise and bark-wise. But, yikes. I was entertained, though, by your seamless transition between the catastrophe and the purchase.
by TimmyG
March 25th, 2020, 10:27 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: First Time Homeowner Looking for Help
Replies: 26
Views: 2187

Re: First Time Homeowner Looking for Help

1) Why are you considering the max dose? Being in the north, our application rates are notably less than the those in the south. This label is fairly useless on that point compared to other Dimension products I've used. Reading only this label, I wouldn't consider applying any more than 3.6 lbs/k, a...
by TimmyG
March 25th, 2020, 12:40 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Bryan's Siol Test
Replies: 9
Views: 478

Re: Bryan's Siol Test

See: https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=20049&p=275167#p275167 https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23018&p=315484#p315484 https://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=18969&p=260349#p260349 Long story short, there are substantial differences between s...
by TimmyG
March 24th, 2020, 9:57 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Bryan's Siol Test
Replies: 9
Views: 478

Re: Bryan's Siol Test

^+1. Do reread ken-n-nancy's bullet #1. It's spot on and should preclude you from asking that question.

Be aware. Git 'er done.
by TimmyG
March 19th, 2020, 3:22 pm
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: Morning Glory Madness - Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2185

Re: Morning Glory Madness - Help!

So this year it looks like I'll be sticking bindweed into a bud vase with glyphosate. Sounds fun. Just gotta make sure the bud vase is beyond secure, probably held up by cinder blocks. Don't want that tipping over! And just to be clear: I've never let any of it mature enough to flower. I stay on top...
by TimmyG
March 18th, 2020, 11:07 am
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: Morning Glory Madness - Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2185

Re: Morning Glory Madness - Help!

Fuhgettaboutit. Andy, what you posted will be invaluable for anyone wise enough to use search in the future. (Wishful thinking!) I think we've appropriately concluded that an organic approach is not wise if one is dealing with bindweed, in case that happens to be the OP's nemesis. Given that annual ...
by TimmyG
March 18th, 2020, 12:15 am
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: Morning Glory Madness - Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2185

Re: Morning Glory Madness - Help!

Nice! Of course, we're still speculating until the OP decides to chime in and confirm what he/she is truly dealing with, at least with regard to this particular thread. And he/she wants an organic solution.