Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
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- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
- Location: Capital Region NY
- Grass Type: 1/3 Kentucky Blue, 1/3 Fescue and 1/3 Perennial Rye
- Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
- Level: Novice
Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Quick update, we are 17 days post overseed. The areas that were covered with peat moss have germinated nicely. I didn't cover the entire 30k sqf lawn with peat moss but only the areas that were very thin or areas that were just dirt due to last years grub damage. Those areas have germinated very nicely.
I'm disappointed in the germination rate everywhere else. I tried many spots just checking between established blades of grass and I'm not seeing much. This is with 3 watering a day for the last 10+ days. Almost 60% of the mix I used is KBG, I know that takes longer to germinate so I'm hopeful I get at least some improvement in the germination between established grass that is still thin in spots.
The thought that nags at me is should I have dethatched or something? I didn't rake the entire lawn by hand but I raked probably for about 4 or 5 hours areas that were sparse or had no grass (again, due to lawn not recovering or spreading yet into the badly damaged sections by grubs). My concern is seed to soil contact in those areas that I didn't rake. It's likely to late now but just eyeballing it, some areas of concern have what I would describe almost like a thin layer of thatch or grass that is dead...I wonder if the seeds just didn't make contact with dirt.
I guess I'll keep watching to see if there are any improvements. I'll post some pictures of what I'm talking about tonight.
I'm disappointed in the germination rate everywhere else. I tried many spots just checking between established blades of grass and I'm not seeing much. This is with 3 watering a day for the last 10+ days. Almost 60% of the mix I used is KBG, I know that takes longer to germinate so I'm hopeful I get at least some improvement in the germination between established grass that is still thin in spots.
The thought that nags at me is should I have dethatched or something? I didn't rake the entire lawn by hand but I raked probably for about 4 or 5 hours areas that were sparse or had no grass (again, due to lawn not recovering or spreading yet into the badly damaged sections by grubs). My concern is seed to soil contact in those areas that I didn't rake. It's likely to late now but just eyeballing it, some areas of concern have what I would describe almost like a thin layer of thatch or grass that is dead...I wonder if the seeds just didn't make contact with dirt.
I guess I'll keep watching to see if there are any improvements. I'll post some pictures of what I'm talking about tonight.
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- Posts: 134
- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
- Location: Capital Region NY
- Grass Type: 1/3 Kentucky Blue, 1/3 Fescue and 1/3 Perennial Rye
- Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
- Level: Novice
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- Posts: 134
- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
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- Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
- Level: Novice
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- Grass Type: Emblem KBG (Front); Blueberry KBG Monostand (Back)
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Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Did you put down fertilizer at seed-down time? Straight lines don't happen in nature. A straight line of good grass between two areas of damage say overfertilzation to me.
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Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Zero... I swear... Right under that green line you see there may be a like for sprinkler heads. I'll try to confirm tomorrow.
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Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Grass is getting out of control... When is it safe to give it a mow with mulching blades? Here is the current look at seedlings in big open bare spots. Lots of seedlings now between tall grass... Worried they aren't getting sun.
Last mow was 1 day short of 3 weeks ago... 3 watering a day... Grass is booming.
If I'm careful on turns should I attempt it or will I damage seedlings?
Will mulching clipping pile up and choack out seedlings?
Last mow was 1 day short of 3 weeks ago... 3 watering a day... Grass is booming.
If I'm careful on turns should I attempt it or will I damage seedlings?
Will mulching clipping pile up and choack out seedlings?
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- Posts: 134
- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
- Location: Capital Region NY
- Grass Type: 1/3 Kentucky Blue, 1/3 Fescue and 1/3 Perennial Rye
- Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
- Level: Novice
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- Posts: 134
- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
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- andy10917
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- Joined: February 23rd, 2009, 10:48 pm
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Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Coming along nicely! How many days is that since germination?
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- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
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Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
I'm gonna close this thread but before I do... I wanted to express my gratitude for all in this thread who have helped me with advice, support and encouragement when I was a complete noob, had no idea what I was doing. Thank you guys. From where I came in the first few post to a year later... Im trule amazed and have learned so much from you guys.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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- Posts: 134
- Joined: October 24th, 2018, 2:59 pm
- Location: Capital Region NY
- Grass Type: 1/3 Kentucky Blue, 1/3 Fescue and 1/3 Perennial Rye
- Lawn Size: 20000-1 acre
- Level: Novice
- andy10917
- Posts: 29744
- Joined: February 23rd, 2009, 10:48 pm
- Location: NY (Lower Hudson Valley)
- Grass Type: Emblem KBG (Front); Blueberry KBG Monostand (Back)
- Lawn Size: 1 acre-2 acre
- Level: Advanced
Re: Sleepless in Rexford - Scheming
Very nice!
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