The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

Discuss how to and whether you should renovate your lawn
Masbustelo
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Re: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

Post by Masbustelo » June 19th, 2020, 4:07 am

I have some questions about the soilmoist product. If I buy the larger sized product, can I run it through my cast iron coffee mill? How fine does it have to be for KBG seed? What is the recommended ratio to seed in pounds? Is it most economical at Lowes? Or is there a better source for it?

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andy10917
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Re: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

Post by andy10917 » June 19th, 2020, 7:34 am

It's not worth trying to convert it, except if you can't find the product anywhere. Grinding it or running it through a blender, etc does work, but it is a pretty big heath risk if done indoors. It makes a lot of dust, and if the dust is inhaled it can get into your lungs and then expand (as it absorbs water) into a jello-like substance - it grows to 200X it's original size. Not recommended.

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MorpheusPA
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Re: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

Post by MorpheusPA » June 19th, 2020, 11:55 am

On the up side, it's likely that the coronavirus won't like that, so perhaps it can be suggested as a treatment.

Masbustelo
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Re: The 2011-???? Renovator's Toolkit

Post by Masbustelo » June 19th, 2020, 8:31 pm

What is the recommended ratio of soilmoist to seed in pounds?

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