I feel your pain... same here.bauer time wrote: ↑July 27th, 2022, 7:20 amLiterally have thrown up my hands when it comes to irrigating to keep up with this drought. I don't think we have had rain in over 3 weeks and were in a week long heatwave. I'm just going to let the yard be for now and hopefully we get some decent rain soon.
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- August 10th, 2022, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2022: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 20770
Re: 2022: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
- August 9th, 2022, 11:44 am
- Forum: Other/Misc
- Topic: Rabbits
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2902
Re: Rabbits
This has turned into war! I feel like I have a family of twenty moles eating my whole front yard. Makes me want to cry, but I am using the castor oil and also a sprinkling of mole killing worms strategically placed. I also have stepped up from the 4oz bottles from CVS to... https://i.postimg.cc/VdZY...
- July 26th, 2022, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: New Sod - identify the inconsistency?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 399
Re: New Sod - identify the inconsistency?
My backyard was sodded in Aug 2020 and mine had inconsistencies like this too. This included areas that I was sure were dead. You may recall that the summer of 2020 was pretty hot and dry, and I was watering a lot. The contractor assured me that it would be ok. He was right... https://i.postimg.cc/H...
- July 16th, 2022, 8:56 am
- Forum: Lawn Care Basics 101
- Topic: Lesco Spreader
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1494
Re: Lesco Spreader
I’d like to chime in. I get striping all the time now. Never used to. Not sure why. I don’t walk as fast. Maybe that’s a problem for me? What's the spreader? Maybe it just needs to be cleaned to get an even drop from the shoot. Also, my spreader has an "edge guard" that allows you to run close to t...
- July 16th, 2022, 8:50 am
- Forum: Water cooler
- Topic: I Dislike This Phone
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2567
Re: I Dislike This Phone
What is it with Samsung and removing the SD card from upper-end phones? OK, I get it. They're not the fastest. I could use a USB-C drive if I want to offload photos other than to my computer, like on a trip. But they're cheap, mean I can skimp just a bit on (expensive) flash memory, and store TONS ...
- July 16th, 2022, 8:35 am
- Forum: Water cooler
- Topic: I Dislike This Phone
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2567
Re: I Dislike This Phone
I bought a Samsung Galaxy A12 last year as my first cell phone ever (I'm tech-avoidant until I suddenly go tech-dependent). It's not that I hate it--hate is a strong word--but it only has 16 Gb of storage, 3 Gb of RAM, and it's not exactly what I'd call fast. The camera is...OK. I rapidly started u...
- July 16th, 2022, 8:27 am
- Forum: Other/Misc
- Topic: Rabbits
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2902
Re: Rabbits
I haven't tried, but wouldn't think so. Voles are a subterranean meat. For that, try the following: 1 gallon water 1-2 oz castor oil (Soaper's Choice has castor oil cheaper but you can get smaller amounts at the drug store in the baby laxative aisle; kept dark and room temperature, lifespan is 5+ y...
- July 5th, 2022, 9:09 am
- Forum: Other/Misc
- Topic: Rabbits
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2902
Re: Rabbits
I haven't tried, but wouldn't think so. Voles are a subterranean meat. For that, try the following: 1 gallon water 1-2 oz castor oil (Soaper's Choice has castor oil cheaper but you can get smaller amounts at the drug store in the baby laxative aisle; kept dark and room temperature, lifespan is 5+ y...
- June 23rd, 2022, 7:57 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Triclopyr safe to use near hydrangea?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 444
Re: Triclopyr safe to use near hydrangea?
I would call domyown.com and ask them about this. It seems like it wouldn't be a problem if you follow the label, but why not call the 800#?
- June 20th, 2022, 8:49 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: 2022: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 20770
Re: 2022: What Did You Do On Your Lawn Today?
Also pondering whether or not to apply any more late-spring fertilizer. Trying to balance the line between supplying enough fertilizer to keep the grass growing without pushing lush growth when the heat of summer arrives to just encourage fungal diseases. Probably should have been applying Serenade...
- June 19th, 2022, 11:14 pm
- Forum: Lawn Renovations
- Topic: llO0DQLE Front Lawn 2022
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2364
Re: llO0DQLE Front Lawn 2022
It can be hard to keep up sometimes and heartbreaking when it starts to go wrong. Good luck with your efforts!
- June 16th, 2022, 6:19 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1221
Re: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
Thanks so much for the info/pics. Aside from scalping the lawn a bit though, and I guess possible damaging/dulling blades, any other major damage that might occur to tractor if I keep the scalp wheels too high? You sort of answered your question... scalp wheels are for scalping protection :). If yo...
- June 16th, 2022, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Mosquito Joe Alternative
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3594
Re: Mosquito Joe Alternative
used it 2 or three times so far this season, works great obviously the ppe is up to you, i just wear a mask and glasses like the mosquito joe folks, and try to be carefull and contain the spray to the extent possible along property lines etc.... it works just as shown in the videos on there website...
- June 15th, 2022, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Trees
- Topic: Japanese maple
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1061
- June 15th, 2022, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Mosquito Joe Alternative
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3594
Re: Mosquito Joe Alternative
the solution is right here https://mosquitosnipersystem.com/ cheap and works great, attaches to whatever blower you have. Crazy the stuff people come up with! :) Are you using it? My fear would be the risk of blasting the pesticides all over the place. I'd want a full head covering and face mask to...
- June 15th, 2022, 6:37 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1221
Re: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
Part 2... This is your front scalp protection https://i.postimg.cc/vgFjtWBH/frontscalp.jpg Here is where I level my deck (front of the tractor) https://i.postimg.cc/jCTmWQmM/leveling-points.jpg Here are the nice brass scalp wheels that I bought. Not cheap but they work great (keep 'em greased): http...
- June 15th, 2022, 6:34 pm
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1221
Re: Is it important to raise/lower the small wheels on mower deck?
ok, I think you mean the scalping wheels on your deck, and I have a process to set and maintain them. I have a cub cadet garden tractor and my 2 acres are hilly and uneven, so I worry about this a lot. Here are a few things to consider based on my experience (generally screwing these things up first...
- June 14th, 2022, 7:56 pm
- Forum: Soil management and compost forum
- Topic: How long after applications should I Soil test?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1302
Re: How long after applications should I Soil test?
Thank you Andy, While I agree with your statement now, I made the lime application based on the initial soil test before I found this site. The silver lining being, I found this site in search for answers to the original soil test and won't make that mistake again. If you were me, would you test th...
- June 14th, 2022, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Vent and ask for advice about a flip next-door
- Replies: 11
- Views: 600
Re: Vent and ask for advice about a flip next-door
I would contact the building dept of your township. In my township soil they will shut you down for not controlling erosion. I appreciate it. I have been in contact with them already. Long story short, the person in charge is very responsive. However, I have documented all of my attempts (12 total)...
- June 12th, 2022, 11:53 am
- Forum: Cool-season grasses
- Topic: Mosquito Joe Alternative
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3594
Re: Mosquito Joe Alternative
Update on this... I have 2 acres along a creek with main yard fenced in. Lately, mosquito activity has been picking up and I've been lazy about spraying. Yesterday, I used the 4-gallon backpack to spray 2 gallons of Bifen IT mix (1 oz/gallon) in the areas near the water and some bushes in shaded are...