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by darkcrisis
May 24th, 2018, 4:34 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Removing bermuda grass from TTTF
Replies: 15
Views: 1635

Re: Removing bermuda grass from TTTF

From experience, the posted witches brew does work well. I think you are smart to hold off until you are ready to fully commit and tackle the Bermuda as appalachianturf described.

Use the rest of this season to work on other things and hammer that bermuda next summer!
by darkcrisis
May 15th, 2018, 12:17 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bought a Honda HRX-217
Replies: 8
Views: 908

Re: Bought a Honda HRX-217

[quote=plynn7 post_id=322198 time=1526337270 user_id=1822] Funny, I have the HRX and can't stand it. It leaves pieces of uncut blades all over my lawn, I usually have to cut my lawn twice. There seems to be no vacuum to pull the blades back up once the wheels roll over them. I have had the mower for...
by darkcrisis
May 15th, 2018, 12:11 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bought a Honda HRX-217
Replies: 8
Views: 908

Re: Bought a Honda HRX-217

[quote=ATYU post_id=322168 time=1526268540 user_id=8410] Congrats, I heard nothing but good things about this mower (wish it came in 30" size). Mind sharing which tool model did you used to sharpen the blades? [/quote] I have a pretty small lawn, so the size isn't a big deal for me. It is the Smith'...
by darkcrisis
May 11th, 2018, 9:16 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 725
Views: 27740

Re: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?

I bought the Honda HRX-217. I got it home, sharpened the blades, gassed it up, and took it for a spin. Sprayed glyphosate over the fence to maintain the barrier between my lawn and the junk in the field. I sprayed the flowerbeds while I was at it. I need to plant some flowers and mulch the flowerbed...
by darkcrisis
May 11th, 2018, 8:55 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bought a Honda HRX-217
Replies: 8
Views: 908

Bought a Honda HRX-217

I bent the shaft on my eight-ish year old Toro Recycler last fall and have been vibrating along and mowing with it since. It wasn't too bad but needed to be replaced. I finally broke down and bought the Honda HRX-217 after researching, reading posts here, and fretting over it. I really wanted to loo...
by darkcrisis
March 13th, 2018, 4:06 pm
Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
Topic: What do you wear when spraying for weeds, fungicides?
Replies: 8
Views: 493

Re: What do you wear when spraying for weeds, fungicides?

I typically wear pants, long sleeve shirt, and my regular old tennis shoes. If I'm going to be doing a lot of spraying or using something particularly nasty I use a cheap respirator with a P100 particulate filter. If it is a few spot sprays here and there I usually don't bother, although I probably ...
by darkcrisis
March 9th, 2018, 8:14 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis' Parents 2018 Soil Test
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Re: Darkcrisis' Parents 2018 Soil Test

I would like to tackle the Boron and Copper this year.

Is 3 tablespoons/K every 60 days the correct rate for this yard as well?
by darkcrisis
March 9th, 2018, 12:15 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis' Parents 2018 Soil Test
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Darkcrisis' Parents 2018 Soil Test

Hello ST6, I’m back for a 3rd time to ask for a soil interpretation for my Parent’s TTTF lawn. I’ve got 2 full seasons working on correcting this lawn under my belt and it is amazing. It puts my lawn to shame. In 2017 I applied 2lb/K of TSP several times throughout the season. I applied 3lb/K of SOP...
by darkcrisis
March 9th, 2018, 10:02 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis 2018 Soil Test
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Re: Darkcrisis 2018 Soil Test

Andy, Thank you for your expertise and time! It looks like I have come a long way since the beginning and I am finally getting to the maintaining portion! Would TSP instead of a starter fertilizer be ok since I just need to bring up the Phosphorus? I have plenty on hand already and I try to limit to...
by darkcrisis
March 8th, 2018, 12:41 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Darkcrisis 2018 Soil Test
Replies: 4
Views: 135

Darkcrisis 2018 Soil Test

Hello ST6, I’m happy to be back for my 4th soil interpretation. This is taken from my entire 6,000sqft TTTF lawn. I have a 1 year old TTTF reno in the back and basically a triv farm in the front. The good news is everyone says it is beautiful. History: Last year I applied Pennington Lime at 3lb/k on...
by darkcrisis
March 4th, 2018, 7:56 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 725
Views: 27740

Re: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?

First mow of the season! I should have mowed a week or two ago. It felt good to get out there and sweat!
by darkcrisis
February 25th, 2018, 3:48 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 725
Views: 27740

Re: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?

Forsythia is in bloom so Pre-Emergent went out on both lawns today. Once we dry out I will be doing my first mow of the season.
by darkcrisis
February 23rd, 2018, 8:47 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 725
Views: 27740

Re: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?

My yard: Gathered soil samples and decided to spot spray the triv that has gone nuts recently. Sprayed some roundup in flower beds, along the curb, and over the fence about a foot into the field to keep all that crap from creeping into my yard. Parents Yard: Gathered soil samples and cleaned leaves ...
by darkcrisis
February 21st, 2018, 11:33 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: How 'bout it Transition zone?
Replies: 115
Views: 6406

Re: How 'bout it Transition zone?

It hit 80 here today. My grass has greened up out of the yellowing stage caused extreme cold we had in January. It is slowly growing and the triv has exploded. There are a few weeds here and there also. I was able to get my final winterizer application out around Christmas. My parents grass (which i...
by darkcrisis
January 29th, 2018, 10:28 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 725
Views: 27740

Re: 2018: What did you do on your lawn today?

Started the mower yesterday! It was 60 and sunny. Got out in the back and mulched the last of the oak leaves and some of the Japanese Maple leaves - the rest are yet to fall. I also got to unbox my new Ego blower. Man, that thing is fantastic. It's more powerful than my Stihl gas powered. Very nice...
by darkcrisis
October 19th, 2017, 2:57 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Milorganite on Sale
Replies: 38
Views: 4224

Re: Milorganite on Sale

I will add to this. If one store near you doesn't have it, look at the others within a reasonable distance from you. I had to drive 20 minutes to a Walmart that actually sells it. This store is located in a more rural area.
by darkcrisis
October 18th, 2017, 1:59 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Milorganite on Sale
Replies: 38
Views: 4224

Milorganite on Sale

My local Walmart has Milorganite on clearance for $5/bag. You might want to check since people like me buy it all up when it is that cheap. Normal price here is $12/bag at every store so this is a steal for me!
by darkcrisis
August 22nd, 2017, 5:04 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Turflon Ester (Triclopyr) in TTTF lawns
Replies: 10
Views: 1559

Re: Turflon Ester (Triclopyr) in TTTF lawns

I can't commend on mixing Triclopyr with your current mix... I can shed some light on your bermuda question... Last summer I did what appalachianturf suggested in an old post from 2010, except I skipped the October Fusilade II application. I've continued the monthly applications this summer. You can...
by darkcrisis
August 22nd, 2017, 10:57 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Serrenade Best Practices...
Replies: 13
Views: 735

Re: Serrenade Best Practices...

ken-n-nancy's reply is my basic philosophy and understanding as well. I attribute my 2016 Reno's success to the persistent use of Serenade!
by darkcrisis
August 22nd, 2017, 10:03 am
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: 2017: What did you do on your lawn today?
Replies: 1435
Views: 50405

Re: 2017: What did you do on your lawn today?

I roped off a few parts of the yard with damage and seeded and put down peat moss. These areas were damaged from the dog, being directly under large trees, a large dead spot from rinsing the spreader after a TSP application this spring, and damage from a large rubber mat that my sweet 5 year old put...