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by bpgreen
September 4th, 2009, 1:18 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seeding window is closing...
Replies: 15
Views: 1381

Re: Seeding window is closing...

I think dormant seeding can be a viable option. It depends on the circumstances. I've come to the conclusion that for me, it's the best option. We're still seeing highs in the 90s and our first frost is October 10. We often get snow in mod October. If I try a "traditional" fall seeding, I just barel...
by bpgreen
September 4th, 2009, 12:15 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Ground Zero - My Lawn Renovation
Replies: 253
Views: 8323

Re: Ground Zero - My Lawn Renovation

Day 6 post seeding is a bit early to expect green for KBG. KBG might start germinating that soon under ideal conditions, but 3 weeks is the expected time span.
by bpgreen
September 3rd, 2009, 1:50 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Soil diagram
Replies: 12
Views: 479

Re: Soil diagram

Bestlawn wrote:That is really cook, Ron. Thanx, but I do need the depths of each individual layer.
I'm guessing that you meant "really cool" but I like the expression "really cook" and I'm going to try to get it introduced into standard usage.
by bpgreen
September 2nd, 2009, 11:07 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: I'm concerned about something
Replies: 20
Views: 630

Re: I'm concerned about something

From what I understand, glyphosate is deactivated when it hits soil, so there's nothing to worry about.
by bpgreen
September 2nd, 2009, 10:14 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: KBG Color (and heat)...
Replies: 42
Views: 1151

Re: KBG Color (and heat)...

"Water in afterward to get it off the leaves and into the soil" Why not leave it on the leaves? Won't the leaves absorb some of the iron if it's sprayed on directly? It's supposed to be fairly cool on LI for the next week or so (I checked zip 11101) so it won't cause the burning that occurs when it'...
by bpgreen
September 2nd, 2009, 10:05 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Moss to Boss Renovation
Replies: 26
Views: 1877

Re: Moss to Boss Renovation

Good luck! I think you'll decide to do the rest of the lawn when you see how good the initial part looks.
by bpgreen
September 1st, 2009, 4:44 pm
Forum: Other/Misc
Topic: What color mulch do you use?
Replies: 16
Views: 4667

Re: What color mulch do you use?

The chocolate thing varies. It's more of a problem for dogs than for cats and some dogs can eat quite a bit without getting sick, while a fairly small amount can prove fatal for others. With cocoa mulch, the danger is further muddied because several suppliers of cocoa mulch started removing the theo...
by bpgreen
September 1st, 2009, 12:06 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Timing of Starter Fertilizer
Replies: 47
Views: 29097

Re: Timing of Starter Fertilizer

I think it might make some sense to add fertilizer at seeding time for the P and K (ignoring the N since it will be gone by the time the new grass needs it), but if you're overseeding, you can't ignore the N because the existing grass will get a boost from it and have a good growth spurt so it could...
by bpgreen
August 31st, 2009, 11:57 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Seeding rate for FF?
Replies: 6
Views: 149

Re: Seeding rate for FF?

Mallory--I'm curious where you found those rates. When I was looking for seeding rates for fine fescues, I found 2-3 lbs per 1000 sq ft for overseeding and 4-5 lbs per 1000 for new lawns. I may have been looking for creeping red and sheep fescue, but I thought the seed sizes for all the fine fescues...
by bpgreen
August 31st, 2009, 1:25 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Poa Trivialis help
Replies: 10
Views: 2276

Re: Poa Trivialis help

First, welcome to BestLawn. I think you're in for a struggle. Your climate is more appropriate to perennial rye and fine fescue than KBG. The rye is a bunch grass and most fine fescues are, as well (creeping red fescue spreads a little). The fescues are probably dominating in the shady areas and the...
by bpgreen
August 31st, 2009, 1:10 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: KBG mix for Northeast OH
Replies: 119
Views: 2645

Re: KBG mix for Northeast OH

If it gets really hot and/or humid there, you might want to store the seeds someplace where it's a little cooler. If the temperature (in degrees F) + relative humidity exceed 100, the viability of seeds starts to drop (that's a rule of thumb I read somewhere, anyway.
by bpgreen
August 31st, 2009, 1:01 am
Forum: Warm-season grasses
Topic: Odd Fellows
Replies: 6
Views: 398

Re: Odd Fellows

If it is coarse bladed, I don't think it would be chewing or creeping fescue. Those both fall into the fine fescue category. It's more likely some kind of tall fescue.
by bpgreen
August 28th, 2009, 10:34 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: What to do about slugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 442

Re: What to do about slugs?

Patrick--I assume you mean UCG (Used Coffee Grounds) and not CGM (Corn Gluten Meal). I don't think UCG would have much of an effect on slugs. As you noted, most of the caffeine is gone. The comments on ammonium sulfate reminded me of another thing that works (but takes some manual intervention). Mix...
by bpgreen
August 28th, 2009, 9:16 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: What to do about slugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 442

Re: What to do about slugs?

That's it, Cactus, although I think you're supposed to have a little air between the top of the beer and the inverted top of the soda bottle so they climb in, fall down and drown.
by bpgreen
August 28th, 2009, 7:32 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: What to do about slugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 442

Re: What to do about slugs?

If you take a two liter soda bottle and cut the top off to make sort of a funnel, then invert that into the lower part and fill it part way with stale beer, then maybe partially bury it to make it even easier, they'll be attracted to the beer, crawl in and drown. You can sometimes get good results j...
by bpgreen
August 28th, 2009, 6:17 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: converting to mulch mowing?
Replies: 1
Views: 206

Re: converting to mulch mowing?

If you can put a plate in there, it may be designed to be a mulching mower. If so, I don't think you need to use mulching blades in addition to the plate. The plate keeps the grass under the deck and causes it to be cut several times. I think the gator blades are used in cases where you can't instal...
by bpgreen
August 28th, 2009, 10:57 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Soil Testing - need some guidance
Replies: 14
Views: 438

Re: Soil Testing - need some guidance

'I'm not sure if I can mail soil across the border. " I'm pretty sure there are restrictions on soil going in either direction. There are restrictions on things like seeds and other agricultural items, also. I think it's possible to get a permit, but I think it's pretty involved and usually is only ...
by bpgreen
August 27th, 2009, 10:54 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Minimum time between cuts
Replies: 14
Views: 2293

Re: Minimum time between cuts

Raise your hand if you have never cut-off more than one-third. Earlier this year, I thought I'd let my lawn go an extra week before mowing. As I got into the shuttle to go to the airport, I noticed it looked a bit high, but figured it would only be a little too tall for the 1/3 rule when I got back...
by bpgreen
August 27th, 2009, 10:47 am
Forum: Organic lawn care
Topic: can I overfertilize with organics?
Replies: 8
Views: 1040

Re: can I overfertilize with organics?

I think the application rate for the SBM is okay, but for KBG, you'd only need to use it about 3-4 times a year. Actually, for a lawn that size, you're probably getting enough (or more than enough) from 20 lbs of UCG every week. I've seen ranges from 1.5% to 2.5% N for UCG, so you're putting down .2...
by bpgreen
August 25th, 2009, 9:57 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Minimum time between cuts
Replies: 14
Views: 2293

Re: Minimum time between cuts

It seems to me that if you're taking more than 1/3 off when you mow to 4 inches, mowing shorter would make things worse rather than better. If your grass grows 2.5 inches in a week and you're mowing at 4 inches, you're taking off about 38.5% of the blade (because you're mowing from 6.5 to 4 inches)....