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by ken-n-nancy
October 12th, 2020, 9:48 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: How much fertilizer should I put down now
Replies: 63
Views: 3180

Re: How much fertilizer should I put down now

Well, whether or not Plan A works depends upon the type of nitrogen fertilizer applied. If the nitrogen is sufficiently slow-release so that the fertilizer applied in April becomes gradually available through April and May, and the September fertilizer becomes gradually available in September and Oc...
by ken-n-nancy
October 11th, 2020, 8:24 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: How long before removed tree stumps flatten
Replies: 4
Views: 1738

Re: How long before removed tree stumps flatten

I concur with Andy's questions -- big variation depending upon what constitutes the mound, and how much of it is wood chips. Ultimately, the wood chips decay away to practically zero volume over time. Posting a picture might help, although it's really hard to see shallow depressions in a still pic. ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 9:30 pm
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Artists?
Replies: 121
Views: 33680

Re: Artists?

Unlike snowmen, pumpkin men don't melt in warmer temperatures and do just fine when they enter your home. Make sure to lock your doors on Halloween night. https://i.postimg.cc/Bj3Zmpsb/IMG-0058.jpg Really love that one, too! Does liking kitsch art confirm me as a complete non-aficionado? Actually, ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 5:30 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Stack316 half backyard renovation 2020
Replies: 27
Views: 4858

Re: Stack316 half backyard renovation 2020

Grand prize will be awarded to the first that can guess the cause of the below damage to my renovation. This may be the first ever. About 8 in across https://i.postimg.cc/kVgWcY3c/01-CD8-BE9-52-FD-4944-A8-AB-ED83-FB2-B316-D.jpg Hmm. I'm guessing that something may have been sitting there on top of ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 5:25 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2020 Version
Replies: 73
Views: 5878

Re: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2020 Version

The other day my wife and I were discussing future plans. I suggested we finish off this “L” shape section to complete the back yard entirely. She immediately chimed in and said “no...it’ll be the front. Everyone sees the front.” So I guess the front it is :) Victory! We all know you really wanted ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 9:10 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation
Replies: 87
Views: 28240

Re: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation

I don't normally maintain the KBG at such a low height (this year, I maintained the front lawn at 3.25" for the summer, but dropped that to 2.75" at the beginning of September.) However, I have read and heard others report that lateral spread of "baby grass" is encouraged by low mowing for the init...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 8:56 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation
Replies: 87
Views: 28240

Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation - Day 45 Photo Update

This has been a crazy-busy week for work for Ken, so we're a couple days late with this week's photos, but that ends up having the pics be on Day 45, which seems like more of a milestone than Day 43 or Day 44, so we'll take it as providential that today is the next weekly installment of photos. We'v...
by ken-n-nancy
October 10th, 2020, 8:35 am
Forum: Water cooler
Topic: Artists?
Replies: 121
Views: 33680

Re: Artists?

We're moving toward that time of the year. This isn't an original design, but I made plenty of modifications to it. This is one of the few times I rely heavily on dioxazine purple for anything. https://i.postimg.cc/64nCj0Kv/IMG-0051.jpg Everytime I see this pic, I smile. I'm not an art aficionado, ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 6th, 2020, 6:24 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Heritage DF 50 replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 267

Re: Heritage DF 50 replacement

I haven't used it myself, because I've been able to keep finding sale prices on granular Scotts DiseaseEx, but I've heard of others being satisfied with purchasing and spraying Azoxy 2SC from domyown.com . It's pricey for a small bottle, but ends up being markedly less expensive than Heritage DF 50 ...
by ken-n-nancy
October 6th, 2020, 12:37 am
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy Soil Test - Spring 2020
Replies: 29
Views: 1943

Re: Ken-n-Nancy Soil Test - Spring 2020

In any case, moving on to the analysis of the actual numbers, it does at least seem that the 6/25/2020 and 10/5/2020 samples were taken from the same lawn. Most items are pretty similar. I speculate that if a soil remediation plan were suggested for each of these lawns, that the recommended course o...
by ken-n-nancy
October 5th, 2020, 11:53 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy Soil Test - Spring 2020
Replies: 29
Views: 1943

Re: Ken-n-Nancy Soil Test - Spring 2020

I'm a little surprised by the numbers, but probably not as much about the items that changed as why some DIDN'T CHANGE MORE. ... I know you were looking for answers, not more (new!) questions. But this is why we recommend that samples be taken from all over the yard and mixed together when doing so...
by ken-n-nancy
October 5th, 2020, 9:03 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Hammbone81 Soil Test 20180619
Replies: 30
Views: 2664

Re: Hammbone81 Soil Test 20180619

Hammbone81 wrote:
October 5th, 2020, 7:21 pm
Sorry, let's try that again (didn't work with my phone).
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Hmm. Not seeing a whole lot of topsoil there. Did they just put your sod directly on top of that "soil" as is?
by ken-n-nancy
October 5th, 2020, 6:27 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Decision to make
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Re: Decision to make

Since it is such a small area, I think you're better off tossing the mixed seed down and seeing what comes up in the spring. You can always apply more seed in the spring if not much germinates this year. However, I've sown a northern mix this late at roughly the same latitude and had at least the PR...
by ken-n-nancy
October 5th, 2020, 6:12 pm
Forum: Soil management and compost forum
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy Soil Test - Spring 2020
Replies: 29
Views: 1943

Updated soil test results now in!

Today I received the results of the soil test for the sample I collected on 9/24/2020. As mentioned earlier in the thread, I collected this new sample along the road in the front lawn to see if the "autumn" conditions varied in any significant way from the spring sample, particularly in regard to so...
by ken-n-nancy
October 4th, 2020, 1:12 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: BBDL / Shedding?
Replies: 12
Views: 440

Re: BBDL / Shedding?

Fast forward to now. I have signed up to have an irrigation system installed! I'm SO excited! I put in a 2nd meter with 1" copper all the way. The system is to be installed next week. This is going to be new uncharted territory for me and I can't wait. Congratulations on the pending irrigation syst...
by ken-n-nancy
October 2nd, 2020, 9:19 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - 2020 Version
Replies: 73
Views: 5878

Re: DevilDawg81’s New Lawn - Day 32 Mow and Pics

Ken-n-Nancy inspired me to go mow this afternoon 😀 Honestly after reading their thread I went out this afternoon ... enjoying the nice day and stopping every now and then. Here are some pics from Day 32: https://i.postimg.cc/ygvtTFYF/4-A3-CD11-E-AB75-4-A3-E-B4-C2-49-F934-FC16-F8.jpg Glad to help pr...
by ken-n-nancy
October 2nd, 2020, 8:36 am
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation
Replies: 87
Views: 28240

Re: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation

Looks great! What was your height of cut? Oops! I had meant to provide some of the "technical details" on the various lawn tasks I did yesterday, but didn't remember to do that... The "first mow" was with a new-to-me Fiskars StaySharp Max manual push reel mower that I purchased on CraigsList explic...
by ken-n-nancy
October 1st, 2020, 11:38 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation
Replies: 87
Views: 28240

Ken-n-Nancy's 2020 "Driveway Side" Lawn Renovation - 2020-10-01 - Reno Day 36 Photo Update

Today is Day 36 from seed-down and the time for the next weekly installment of photos. We are so thankful that "sprout and pout" is over! The grass grew enough in recent days that we did our first mowing today and also applied additional fertilizer. The renovation has clearly passed the point of loo...
by ken-n-nancy
September 29th, 2020, 3:55 pm
Forum: Lawn Renovations
Topic: GRYD’s 2020 KBG Backyard Renovation
Replies: 32
Views: 22649

Re: GRYD’s 2020 KBG Backyard Renovation

Looks swee-ee-eet! If one has irrigation, a dry spell is the best thing for a renovation -- no washouts to deal with, and watering can be nicely controlled.

Love the stepping stones in the grass!
by ken-n-nancy
September 28th, 2020, 11:26 pm
Forum: Cool-season grasses
Topic: Question about when to do KBG plugs....
Replies: 1
Views: 239

Re: Question about when to do KBG plugs....

So for the first time I feel like my KBG might be thick enough to take some plugs from one area... When is the best time to do it? I will be using a pro plugger, how deep should I set it for? Should I fill the holes in from where I get the plugs from with compost or top soil? I actually have plenty...