Mr Torchey Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 guess whos back, red threads back, back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Can anyone id this weed? Grows at about 4" stalks with white/blue flowers. Better pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Finished topdressing/overseeding the front this evening. Looks good imo. Time will tell though. Side yard that has not been touched yet, except CGM and Alfalfa. This will be the last area that I touch since it looks the best. The next 3 photos are of the front yard that I topdressed / overseeded last weekend. I did the areas that the grubs got to last year, first. That was 2 weeks ago. That seed has germinated and is growing. Here is the portion I did tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Nice Job Bob! What did you use for topdressing, finished compost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Nice Job Bob! What did you use for topdressing, finished compost? Topsoil/compost. It's a lot of work but not too difficult. Wheelbarrow, shovel and a rake. It's much needed at this point. I'm hoping for the best. I do have some weeds that I will need to deal with at some point but I am concentrating on the grass first. I am at basically +365 days of my change to all organic fertilizers. I have noticed a change. You can see the the difference in the areas where I have added the topdressing. The grass is greener in those areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Topsoil/compost. It's a lot of work but not too difficult. Wheelbarrow, shovel and a rake. It's much needed at this point. I'm hoping for the best. I do have some weeds that I will need to deal with at some point but I am concentrating on the grass first. I am at basically +365 days of my change to all organic fertilizers. I have noticed a change. I have noticed a change too, remember the easiest way to get rid of weeds is to over crowd them. When that grass comes in, let it grow, cut it at 3.5 inches and if you water only do it twice a week, water deep and seldom, that way the roots seek the water out down below and dont sit on the top of the lawn. Its easy to have a nice lawn on june 1st, not so easy on august 1st. make your lawn drought tolerant, train it to expect a nice watering only a day or two a week, that way come mid summer its lush and green:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Topsoil/compost. It's a lot of work but not too difficult. Wheelbarrow, shovel and a rake. It's much needed at this point. I'm hoping for the best. I do have some weeds that I will need to deal with at some point but I am concentrating on the grass first. I am at basically +365 days of my change to all organic fertilizers. I have noticed a change. You can see the the difference in the areas where I have added the topdressing. The grass is greener in those areas. I use finished compost on my organic lawns, its amazing how quickly it greens up, even a very thin coating yields a very healthy root system. Good for you Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Have some nasty divets and chunks taken out of my lawn from tree work. Any suggestions on best ways to go about fixing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Have some nasty divets and chunks taken out of my lawn from tree work. Any suggestions on best ways to go about fixing? Fill in the divets with screened topsoil and level the areas you do it by raking the new soil so it's flat and meshes with the other areas of the lawn..Reseed, and starter fertlizer on those areas..Keep it moist and germination will occur in 7-10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 A little urban oasis. Here are the fooking helicopter seeds. They are everywhere. The culprit. Azalea looking nice. Assorted plants, lillies and some arborvitae with a Japanese maple in the background. I love this tree. Might have to move it soon. Anyways we are pretty liberal with our plants. Much more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Fill in the divets with screened topsoil and level the areas you do it by raking the new soil so it's flat and meshes with the other areas of the lawn..Reseed, and starter fertlizer on those areas..Keep it moist and germination will occur in 7-10 days. Any suggestions on brands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Any suggestions on brands? Did you get my text? I was out staining all day.. If not, Scooters is best for seed..sun/shade mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT Rain Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Did you get my text? I was out staining all day.. If not, Scooters is best for seed..sun/shade mix Yup got it. Hopefully this works lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just mowed, finally starting to green up nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Nice yard Johnno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Yup got it. Hopefully this works lol. Post some pics of your yard.. I love seeing folks yards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Thanks, it is a lot of work but its nice to look out on a kept yard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Kevin has random pics of yards pinned up in his bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Kevin has random pics of yards pinned up in his bedroom. LOL Yard nudies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Finished topdressing/overseeding the front this evening. Looks good imo. Time will tell though. Side yard that has not been touched yet, except CGM and Alfalfa. This will be the last area that I touch since it looks the best. The next 3 photos are of the front yard that I topdressed / overseeded last weekend. I did the areas that the grubs got to last year, first. That was 2 weeks ago. That seed has germinated and is growing. Here is the portion I did tonight. 5 days since the photos I last took. Front lawn is nice a green. Overseed just starting to sprout up. It's been 10 days. Grass is crazy tall in the front. 6-8" easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 It's definitely crab grass down here. I used the stuff that MRG likes...burns out the nose hairs as you apply it. Killed the crabgrass and most aquatic life within a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 It's definitely crab grass down here. I used the stuff that MRG likes...burns out the nose hairs as you apply it. Killed the crabgrass and most aquatic life within a few miles. Have you done the Alfalfa yet? My front lawn is a forest right now. Grass is 8-10"+ high right now. I still need to wait another couple weeks before I can cut it. It's killing me to not cut it right now since it looks like I'm a slob with it. Unkempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Have you done the Alfalfa yet? My front lawn is a forest right now. Grass is 8-10"+ high right now. I still need to wait another couple weeks before I can cut it. It's killing me to not cut it right now since it looks like I'm a slob with it. Unkempt. FWIW, when you do cut it ,the long grass is likely to be damaged as you will be cutting off too (% terms) much, especially if it is already that tall. If the new seed has emerged (believe you have indicated it has), you might try cutting with a push mower at it hightest setting. if your concerned about damaging the new stalks, your likely to do little damage walking on it with a push mower as long as you're careful . also the established lawn will eventually spread into the thin areas if you keep the weeds out. anyways my two cents and you probably have already considered this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 FWIW, when you do cut it ,the long grass is likely to be damaged as you will be cutting off too (% terms) much, especially if it is already that tall. If the new seed has emerged (believe you have indicated it has), you might try cutting with a push mower at it hightest setting. if your concerned about damaging the new stalks, your likely to do little damage walking on it with a push mower as long as you're careful . also the established lawn will eventually spread into the thin areas if you keep the weeds out. anyways my two cents and you probably have already considered this Thanks for your thoughts. I have a Honda walk behind mower. My plan is to jack it up the mower deckas high as it can and cut it. I'm not too worried about the "grass" yet. I understand that it may take a couple years to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I can't believe how high the grass grew this week. I mowed Saturday but won't be able to get to it again until Sunday Lush as Vim Toot's old lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I can't believe how high the grass grew this week. I mowed Saturday but won't be able to get to it again until Sunday Lush as Vim Toot's old lady Careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Careful. That was his term... I miss his posts. Anyway, no chemicals on my lawn except dog poop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 That was his term... I miss his posts. Anyway, no chemicals on my lawn except dog poop That's not what I was telling you to be careful about. One day soon you'll probably miss mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 My lawn is growing out of control. HAving the lawn tractor makes life easier but I still feel like mowing is a huge waste of time. There are so many other things to do. I can't imagine spending countless hours preening and prodding the lawn. A little water, a little sun and it's lush and green without a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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