FUCK JOE BIDEN Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Another plus for Milorganite (and no I am not a salesman ) is that it's pretty hard for the average homeowner to screw up the application. Even if the rates are off there is a big margin for error since it is slow release (won't smoke the lawn or get goofy green patterns, always apply 1/2 rate 2 directions though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUCK JOE BIDEN Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 What's the temperature guidelines? Soil microbe activity begins at 0'C but is exteremely limited. I'd look for soil temps above 55F for active microbes. My opinion (and what I personally do) is that you can apply it now and the fertilizer will already be in place ready to go once the soil temperature climbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMolineuxLM1 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 You are correct. I just stated that it wouldn't be a waste since the product would be sitting at the soil layer ready for release when everything gets going. LM wanted something safe for the dogs, nothing it safer than milorganite. http://milorganite.com/FAQ#1 "Milorganite is not toxic if eaten and your dog is not facing a “life threatening” crisis that requires medical care or emergency stomach pumping. How much discomfort your dog has will depend on how much Milorganite was consumed. Dogs that eat a small amount of Milorganite do not show signs of discomfort. More than a normal food bowl will typically cause gastroenteritis because the Milorganite pellets are coarse, hard and highly abrasive. The abrasion causes inflammation of the stomach and intestinal lining. Eating too much Milorganite can induce vomiting, which can lead to dehydration, incontinence (stiffness in the hind legs), atrophy, depression and black stools. To alleviate discomfort, provide liquids, a bland diet, and contact your local veterinarian for instructions on how to manage gastrointestinal irritation. Some may suggest that the high iron in Milorganite is life threatening, however this is not accurate. The iron in Milorganite is not soluble and is not available for absorption in the mucosal cells of the small intestine. Milorganite pellets pass through a dog’s digestive system causing potential discomfort, but without being absorbed. If you have further questions, please call (800) 304-6204." Thank you sounds like a patch by patch basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMolineuxLM1 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Soil microbe activity begins at 0'C but is exteremely limited. I'd look for soil temps above 55F for active microbes. My opinion (and what I personally do) is that you can apply it now and the fertilizer will already be in place ready to go once the soil temperature climbs. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I learned long ago that a lawn with a dog isn't meant to be fertilized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryslotted Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 First niceish day in a while, and what do I see? A stinkbug in the shower... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It would be nice to see a picture from this date last year. It's pretty stunning the lack of growth so far. Very little lawn greenup, Crocuses still in bloom, very few daffodils yet, forsyths still probably a week from blooming. And a nice frozen crust on the mud this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 This spring will be the latest bloom of the DC cherry blossoms since 2005: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/about/bloom-watch/ The cherries up here are still in the early stages, probably won't peak bloom until around mid April, a solid 15 days later than last year. It is remarkable the difference in growing season this spring vs last spring. Most lawns in the PHL suburbs are just getting green, with some brown patches remaining. Forsythias appear to be on the brink of blooming. Next 60+ day will probably feature them blooming. Other than that, not much vegetation growth, other than red buds on some trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainshadow Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It would be nice to see a picture from this date last year. It's pretty stunning the lack of growth so far. Very little lawn greenup, Crocuses still in bloom, very few daffodils yet, forsyths still probably a week from blooming. And a nice frozen crust on the mud this morning. Look at our office Facebook picture from Philly. I think that picture was posted on that web site on March 20th of last year. https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.PHI.gov?ref=ts&fref=ts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwx Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 When does the soil usually reach 64F? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu_wxgirl Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The hubby and I saw some Irish Eyes Cyprus at Lowes this weekend that we are thinking about getting to use as a barrier in between us and our neighbor. Does anyone have any experience with this or any advice when we go to purchase and plant them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phlwx Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The last "big" brood that showed up was mid/late June (2004)... we get the annuals in July into August. If we get an early torch we might get them earlier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmorninglight Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 If I recall back in '96 they reached their peak in mid May. This was in central Jersey so maybe sooner SE PA or S Jersey. It was amazing taking a walk in the woods and not being able to hear someone talk to you one foot away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo82685 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 The hubby and I saw some Irish Eyes Cyprus at Lowes this weekend that we are thinking about getting to use as a barrier in between us and our neighbor. Does anyone have any experience with this or any advice when we go to purchase and plant them? what is your objective with getting this type of cyprus? Is it hiding a foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu_wxgirl Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hiding the neighbors back yard. Our house sits back behind theirs so when you look out the front windows or front door you're looking at the back or their house. The hubby and I saw some Irish Eyes Cyprus at Lowes this weekend that we are thinking about getting to use as a barrier in between us and our neighbor. Does anyone have any experience with this or any advice when we go to purchase and plant them? what is your objective with getting this type of cyprus? Is it hiding a foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hiding the neighbors back yard. Our house sits back behind theirs so when you look out the front windows or front door you're looking at the back or their house.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365466620.201630.jpg Wow, spring came fast! One 70+ day and its all greened up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu_wxgirl Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 hahaha that's back when we first moved in....in August Hiding the neighbors back yard. Our house sits back behind theirs so when you look out the front windows or front door you're looking at the back or their house.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365466620.201630.jpg Wow, spring came fast! One 70+ day and its all greened up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo82685 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hiding the neighbors back yard. Our house sits back behind theirs so when you look out the front windows or front door you're looking at the back or their house.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365466620.201630.jpg Ahh okay, i was going to say if its around your house i would go with a golden threaded cyprus.. What you picked out would do the job or you could try some arbavitaes (sp?) or leeland cypresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu_wxgirl Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah looked at the arborvitae...little too skinny. We wanted something a little more full. Hiding the neighbors back yard. Our house sits back behind theirs so when you look out the front windows or front door you're looking at the back or their house.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1365466620.201630.jpg Ahh okay, i was going to say if its around your house i would go with a golden threaded cyprus.. What you picked out would do the job or you could try some arbavitaes (sp?) or leeland cypresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I always liked White Pine personally, but they get big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsu_wxgirl Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah don't want anything too big. Just enough to block the view. I always liked White Pine personally, but they get big... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Di Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Tractor with tiller coming tomorrow for the garden. This garden is on the edge of the property where right over the bank is about 1\4 acre of brush--that big tall grass stuff and sticky weeds. The weeds are really dried up and Mr. said we could burn them but they will most likely be back next year. I do recall this brush catching fire before and I guess he's right since it has all come back although it has been several years. It has also become a 5 star resort for that dreadful rodent, the groundhog. Over the winter I did see a fox so hope he is still around and hungry. There are so many burrows it's impossible to get rid of them so I do my best to keep them away from the plants using scare tactics and the marigolds. Wish us luck, planting tomatoes a few weeks early this year so hopefully can harvest before they torch. Unless of course the torch doesn't come.....haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainshadow Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yeah looked at the arborvitae...little too skinny. We wanted something a little more full. There seems to be something going around with arborvitae(s), we lost two and have seen a number of my neighbors and ones on golf courses that have had better days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 There seems to be something going around with arborvitae(s), we lost two and have seen a number of my neighbors and ones on golf courses that have had better days. Seems like its been going around for a while, I can recall failures back when I was a kid. Maybe NJ is just a tad too warm and humid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowlurker Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 In my opinion, the date of the first mowing is a good proxy for measuring the degree to which spring has been delayed or has come early compared to other years. Using this proxy, it's fair to say that spring was delayed over a month this year for my area (Chesapeake and Delaware Canal) as my first mowing was yesterday. My question to everyone: when was your first mowing compared to normal (assuming there is a normal anymore)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo82685 Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 first mowing tomorrow...sometime next week the herbicide will be brought out to smoke the broadleafs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isotherm Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 In my opinion, the date of the first mowing is a good proxy for measuring the degree to which spring has been delayed or has come early compared to other years. Using this proxy, it's fair to say that spring was delayed over a month this year for my area (Chesapeake and Delaware Canal) as my first mowing was yesterday. My question to everyone: when was your first mowing compared to normal (assuming there is a normal anymore)? Wow, a first mowing average in mid March is early. In Monmouth County, we have yet to have the first mowing. Grass just finishing greening up now. Probably first mowing several days/week away, which would be at least a week behind schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowlurker Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Wow, a first mowing afterage in mid March is early. In Monmouth County, we have yet to have the first mowing. Grass just finishing greening up now. Probably first mowing several days/week away, which would be at least a week behind schedule. The long-term average may be much later since my reckoning is based upon the years after I moved here in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg ralls Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I stubbornly refuse to mow from October through March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I stubbornly refuse to mow from October through March. I'd rather mow in October than rake... cuz I'm lazy like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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