I have seen the same thing here in Minnesota at many locations. I don't have any rust in my own lawn but I have really cranked up the irrigation since early August and I think that is what has helped me.

Hello Shoosh, Welcome to the site and glad to have you here with us! You had stated that nobody took care of the yard prior to you before you owned it and some good news for you is that the soil isn't in bad shape at all for being ignored. There are some areas for improvement so lets move forward wi...

Very nice, keep up the hard work. The grass is outstanding!

In my opinion, Oaks are not a problem. Shade is a problem. Black Walnut trees are a real problem though. Sent from my iOS device using the Yard Help App +1. Walnut trees are one of my worst nightmares. I've has them at prior properties in the past and they make the biggest mess ever not to mention ...

Get that rant out there and many times just saying it helps!

Here is an article with good information on how to calibrate a spreader. Hope this helps.

http://extension.umass.edu/turf/fact-sh ... procedures

I love my scotts drop speader. Great for seeding around mulch beds. Don't use it that much but am glad I have it when I need it. Have had mine for 10 years. [ Post made via Android ] http://aroundtheyard.com/forums2/images/mobile/Android.png Would you recommend seeding with it. Or would a broadcast...

You just have to keep watch on your ground soil temps and as we both know here in Minnesota they can vary drastically year to year. It is the ground temps that affect how the quickly an organic fertilizer such as Milo is processed by the soil. Keep in mind that soil biology slows way down when groun...

I have used RU 2 days past Seed Down Date myself but I would not go any farther past 2 days. I believe the general guideline is Seed Down Date + 4 days for RU usage.

Average first frost date is Oct 18th

I bought 4 Frances Williams along with 4 Old Glory from Gilbert H Wild back in June and they are doing very well. I just recently bought 4 Blue Ivory, 2 Rainbows End, and 2 Patriot from Gilbert H Wild 2 weeks ago on and end of season sale so I couldn't go wrong. I am concerned and unsure if I should...

Bernstem,did you buy or rent the PM roller.I cant find any local places that rent them around here.If you bought it,where did you purchase it? Good question Han. I'm in the same dilemma. I am wondering the same thing Bern. If you purchased the PM roller, where from and how would you rate the perfor...

Best wishes for a successful reno. I've been following your test pot thread of the cultivars you choose so I look forward to watching your progress now that your seed is down.

Dan, Your soil is a very typical upper midwest soil and many members here in the midwest have high Magnesium cations in their soil. That is your case here, which is resulting in a high pH number. High pH soils are most often the result of high Ca and/or high Mg cations. The Ca base saturation number...

I wish I did have a miracle cure for dog urine because I have 2 of those 4 legged friends myself. You will also have a game plan for your soil by the end of the day. We are currently working on the best approach move forward with to finish out this season and help you move forward into next season. ...

Sawdust is a great addition to the soil for moisture retention and building up that OM. I would get what ever you could from the pallet company.

Hello dandirk, Great to have a fellow Minnesotan on board the forum and welcome. I have looked at your soil test results briefly and will be working up a plan. More to come soon. Are you having any specific problems that we need to be aware of moving forward other than improvement of the OM and impr...

Soil is looking good in many areas and the good news is that not much needs doing per your last soil test. There are a few simple things to do before your overseeding date arrives and these are good soil maintenence tasks which is all that is necessary to finish out this year along with your fall ov...

Pics are good and I like looking back at them to remember what it was before and what it has become now. Sounds like you have our work ahead of you on this one. Plan sounds solid to me.

I got one of these repair/overseed deals at a friends place facing me next spring.

Hello Jack,

The soil crazies team has your latest test in view and we are working up a plan for you. Have you been having any issues or concerns that may need special attention?