moneypitmike Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Because I live in the city and have a postage stamp lot, I ran 1" circumferance pvc 3" under the much in the beds bordering the house. I used t-joints to seperate sprinkler heads that cover the entire yard. It's completely expandable too. I'm going to use an air hose from the compresser in the fall to blow the water out. All in, I'm probably $200 for irrigation. I have a splitter on the hose with one end having a timer. Another completely unrelated DIY project I feel I must share because I'm so enthralled with it. Mini Weber DIY smoker. http://www.virtualwe...om/miniwsm.html Nice. Don't think I have the water pressure to do any type of watering of it, ftl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Just some final prep and then I'll be getting the seed down in at least some areas. Hopefully at some point today or at least by tomorrow. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 My place has been over-run with red squirrels this year. We've never really had them in any large numbers. I wonder what that's all about. In some ways they're more annoying that the regular grey ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Aside from being the really lazy way out, any thoughts on hydro seeding? Specifically, 1)l quality of lawn and 2) how much does it cost? I'm concerned about whether my new area will really come in on its own as it's removed from the possibility of artificial watering. Whiile I'm not concerned about heat, I think our rainfall will trend to more normal than the nearly daily rains we've had for the last several weeks. Thanks for your thoughts on those questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 When I used to landscape we called it hydro-weed. It needs to be watered like crazy to not get weeds. Kevin when are you putting down the second lesco application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 When I used to landscape we called it hydro-weed. It needs to be watered like crazy to not get weeds. Kevin when are you putting down the second lesco application? thanks. Right now, I've got dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 5th of 6 applications of milky spore down yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Awesome--legal requirements to mow your lawn. Craziness. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/06/12/massapequa-park-passes-new-law-on-lawn-maintenance/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Awesome--legal requirements to mow your lawn. Craziness. http://newyork.cbslo...wn-maintenance/ The libertarian me, says no government. The homeowner me says what a great law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Heh, one MA town (I want to say it was Arlington) outlawed leaf blowers, and now it's illegal to swear in Middleboro... I think it's 'bout time to amend the Star Spangled Banner.... "o'er the land of the not exactly free..." On that note, tomorrow I'll be heading up north to the cabin where I can live in an unfinished house because they don't even have a building dept to enforce code violations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Ended up putting down 100lbs of Agway's West County Blend to get things started. Put it down on Sunday and Monday--already it's sprouting. I'm sure the dryness is going to present problems as will warmer temps later next week. Fortunately, its imostly n the shade during the afternoon so hopefully that'll minimze the heat issue. Water's the bigger problem. I can get one hose-length deep into the seeded area. So, that should be okay. Beyond that, I don't think I'm going to be buying a couple hundred more feet of hose. So, that area might be on its own. The adjacent lawn areas to that have always down well without any watering whatsoever, so it should just be an issue of time before that fills in. I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Ended up putting down 100lbs of Agway's West County Blend to get things started. Put it down on Sunday and Monday--already it's sprouting. I'm sure the dryness is going to present problems as will warmer temps later next week. Fortunately, its imostly n the shade during the afternoon so hopefully that'll minimze the heat issue. Water's the bigger problem. I can get one hose-length deep into the seeded area. So, that should be okay. Beyond that, I don't think I'm going to be buying a couple hundred more feet of hose. So, that area might be on its own. The adjacent lawn areas to that have always down well without any watering whatsoever, so it should just be an issue of time before that fills in. I think. Cool. That's the Rye grass. Germinates really fast. Just make sure it doesn't dry out too much. Keep the ground moist but not overly wet so as to drown the seed. I'm sure it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Cool. That's the Rye grass. Germinates really fast. Just make sure it doesn't dry out too much. Keep the ground moist but not overly wet so as to drown the seed. I'm sure it'll be fine. Here's hoping! Only about 20% is within reach of the hoses, so beyond that will be a tough go. Would you recommend blowing clippings from the established area onto the new to keep in moisture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Been clearing out a 100 by 100 section of the woods for a volleyball and batting cage. Always helps to have good cheap help. They work for treats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Been clearing out a 100 by 100 section of the woods for a volleyball and batting cage. Always helps to have good cheap help. They work for treats. Awesome--good help is hard to find! Good luck with the clearing--post some before/afters. Meanwhile, the grass I put down two Sundays ago has really been doing well. Even the areas that I haven't watered have sprouted reasonably well. I broke down and bought another 75' of hose last night to extend my watering capabilitiiy. Sucks to have to spend so much time watering the damn thing. Fortunately, this area gets about half a day of sun but that's in the morning with full shade in the afternoon. So, two days of heat shouldn't cause too much of a problem as it will escape the full brunt of the warmth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Awesome--good help is hard to find! Good luck with the clearing--post some before/afters. Meanwhile, the grass I put down two Sundays ago has really been doing well. Even the areas that I haven't watered have sprouted reasonably well. I broke down and bought another 75' of hose last night to extend my watering capabilitiiy. Sucks to have to spend so much time watering the damn thing. Fortunately, this area gets about half a day of sun but that's in the morning with full shade in the afternoon. So, two days of heat shouldn't cause too much of a problem as it will escape the full brunt of the warmth. Watering is a b**ch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Start ,getting there, tree drops next Why are your pics always dark and blurry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekuasepinniW Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 it takes a skilled photographer to produce an image capable of causing motion sickness if looked at long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Looks like it will be one of the best garden seasons for me here, Already have Cukes and Tomatoes that will probably be ready in 2-3 weeks tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Looks like it will be one of the best garden seasons for me here, Already have Cukes and Tomatoes that will probably be ready in 2-3 weeks tops I wish. Planted all the cucurbits Memorial Weekend Saturday. They'd just popped out of the ground when the chilly downpour arrived - 3" rain at 50/46 was more than they could take. That plus Mama Snapper's excavations caused 100% mortality, and I just replaced them last Sat. Tomatos survivied but could only run in place for two weeks, doing better now but a month/6 wk before even the Sweet 100s produce anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Why are your pics always dark and blurry? it takes a skilled photographer to produce an image capable of causing motion sickness if looked at long enough. Crappy cell pic and flower boy, bite me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 For Mr and Mrs perfect. Sorry about the crappy pics but it is what it is. Before Getting there, volley ball court and hitting cage by next summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I wish. Planted all the cucurbits Memorial Weekend Saturday. They'd just popped out of the ground when the chilly downpour arrived - 3" rain at 50/46 was more than they could take. That plus Mama Snapper's excavations caused 100% mortality, and I just replaced them last Sat. Tomatos survivied but could only run in place for two weeks, doing better now but a month/6 wk before even the Sweet 100s produce anything. Yeah, Container garden FTW here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Just used a weedwacker to clear the 100-yard path to the beaver pond. Could have used a brushwacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Last night. Looking strong even after 3 day torch. You can see the area I overseeded a couple months ago at the bottom. Came in nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Looking thick and lush, Bob. Lesco can bite me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Looking thick and lush, Bob. Lesco can bite me Second Lesco application tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Last night. Looking strong even after 3 day torch. You can see the area I overseeded a couple months ago at the bottom. Came in nicely. Second Lesco application tomorrow LOL. Looks good, Bob. I'm hoping my newly seeded area will fill in. The rye grass has come in pretty nicely, but need the rest to follow suit. Looks great from 20 yards away though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 LOL. Looks good, Bob. I'm hoping my newly seeded area will fill in. The rye grass has come in pretty nicely, but need the rest to follow suit. Looks great from 20 yards away though. Always look good further away, You can't see all the sparse areas until you look right over them, I had a couple of bare areas to fix with some park mix as they are in a heavy traffic area and had to over seed it again once the seed germinated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslot Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Earth boxes..........FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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