Mr Torchey Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Can't wait to see updated CPC drought monitor tomorrow soil is moist no hint of dryness at all.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'm at Misquamicut today and this drought is so bad it looks like the Atlantic Ocean is starting to evaporate. Can walk on the salt flats all the way to Block Island from here. Our town lake is already all gone, it's 375 acres of mud-flats right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Can't wait to see updated CPC drought monitor tomorrow You want a nice lawn and drought at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Windcredible! Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Brush fire in Roxbury...the Rev's prophesies are coming true! On a side note...it was a beautiful day for a bike ride here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 You want a nice lawn and drought at the same time?The last thing I want is a drought. Dragging sprinklers around in April and May blows dongs. Given the global pattern moving into warm season now is not good and its becoming damaging and dangerous by the day. We're simply discussing the implications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Am I the only one who is just absolutely loving the lack of rain/ I mean its great.We eventually will have a run of misty showery days, all the whining about lawns and gardens, geez install an outside hose bib. Well I could see a Landscaper bitching because instead of mowing every week its now every other week. Water tables are high, talk to me in June if this keeps up otherwise these are spring COC days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Torchey Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Tried to mow the yard this morning but it was too wet, wish this mud season BDF's from hell and day after day of sheet drizzle would end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The last thing I want is a drought. Dragging sprinklers around in April and May blows dongs. Given the global pattern moving into warm season now is not good and its becoming damaging and dangerous by the day. We're simply discussing the implications Dangerous and damaging , start dragging the sprinkler around, day after day after day. Your life will be consumed by even water patterns.http://urbanext.illinois.edu/lawntalk/weeds/managing_lawns_during_drought.cfm Once cool-season turfgrasses have gone dormant (stopped active growth, turned off-color) it's best to leave them in that condition rather than watering heavily to cause the grass to green-up again. Breaking dormancy actually drains reserves within the plant, and if conditions remain dry and the weather is hot, the plant is not likely to replace those reserves. In a 'typical' summer, lawns go dormant and resume active growth when conditions improve. The downside of dormancy is the appearance of the lawn and the risk of problems arising on the inactive lawn, such as weed invasions. The common question is how much water is enough to keep the turf alive? Applying 1/4 to 1/2 inch every two to four weeks should be enough to maintain moisture in the crown and roots so the turf can survive and resume growing when conditions improve. Mow lawns higher for the summer. A range of 2.5 to 3 inches would be suggested for most turf stands where Kentucky bluegrass is the primary species. As always, mowing should be on a frequent basis so that no more than one-third of the leaf blade is removed in any one cutting. Taller turf allows more shading of the soil, conserving what moisture is in the soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Will it ever rain again? Not until Kevin goes on vacation... then it'll be a whole week of rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Tried to mow the yard this morning but it was too wet, wish this mud season BDF's from hell and day after day of sheet drizzle would end. I close my eyes Only for a moment and the moment's gone All my dreams Pass before my eyes, a curiosity Dust in the wind All they are is dust in the wind Same old song Just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see Dust in the wind All we are is dust in the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 So according to Illinois Urbana soil extension we only need 1/4 to 1/2 every two weeks for good green grass, no wonder all the lawns look so great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey2002 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Where's the cold front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 So according to Illinois Urbana soil extension we only need 1/4 to 1/2 every two weeks for good green grass, no wonder all the lawns look so great.Can you post a few clear non blurry pics of your lawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 soil is moist no hint of dryness at all.......... baby powder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Can you post a few clear non blurry pics of your lawn? No, I have pics of yours come July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 wolf cried the boy, wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Am I the only one who is just absolutely loving the lack of rain/ I mean its greait.We eventually will have a run of misty showery days, all the whining about lawns and gardens, geez install an outside hose bib. Well I could see a Landscaper bitching because instead of mowing every week its now every other week. Water tables are high, talk to me in June if this keeps up otherwise these are spring COC days Don't get me wrong, I'm loving the weather. I'm just cranky I have plants to water everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 The last thing I want is a drought. Dragging sprinklers around in April and May blows dongs. Given the global pattern moving into warm season now is not good and its becoming damaging and dangerous by the day. We're simply discussing the implications Dry weather in early May is anything but damaging or dangerous, if this continues into June-July then maybe, but it's way too early to get excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 No, I have pics of yours come JulyWhy won't you post a pic or 2? Should be long lush and green. Lets check it out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Don't get me wrong, I'm loving the weather. I'm just cranky I have plants to water everyday. Cranky? To me watering the garden is a pleasure like mowing the lawn, solitude. It has been really dry for the start of gardening season. What plants do you have in? I usually plant after the full moon in May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quincy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Windsor Locks is on its 11th day in a row without rainfall. Drizzle/sprinkles threaten tomorrow night, but will they make it into Connecticut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Why won't you post a pic or 2? Should be long lush and green. Lets check it out!! I posted the work lawns yesterday, no water, no lesco and perfect, did you miss them? My lawn is not long at all, have not mowed once and happy happy happy about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarloaf1989 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I almost forgot about how dangerous things where here last March-April with the high heat and drought conditions. Thousands of acres of forest and hundred's of homes where lost to the rampaging wildfires in SNE. Luckily we have avoided a repeat of that fatefull time this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Am I the only one who is just absolutely loving the lack of rain/ I mean its great.We eventually will have a run of misty showery days, all the whining about lawns and gardens, geez install an outside hose bib. Well I could see a Landscaper bitching because instead of mowing every week its now every other week. Water tables are high, talk to me in June if this keeps up otherwise these are spring COC days Yeah I am loving this weather. Best time of the year to have dry/sunny weather outside of maybe mid/late September and early October when its great for the foliage to turn. And dryness this time of the year is not particularly dangerous. Drought in general isn't dangerous in New England. We don't do impressive droughts here...we are much more prone to damaging flood events (and I know you know of all people, lol). Water tables are fine and everyone gets to take advantage of outdoor activities. If we put up an inch of rain in May, then maybe we can start worrying a bit more going into June, but right now its all just a bunch of extreme hyperbole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yeah I am loving this weather. Best time of the year to have dry/sunny weather outside of maybe mid/late September and early October when its great for the foliage to turn. And dryness this time of the year is not particularly dangerous. Drought in general isn't dangerous in New England. We don't do impressive droughts here...we are much more prone to damaging flood events (and I know you know of all people, lol). Water tables are fine and everyone gets to take advantage of outdoor activities. If we put up an inch of rain in May, then maybe we can start worrying a bit more going into June, but right now its all just a bunch of extreme hyperbole. as far as brush fires go, every year has brush fires does not seem any more or less than normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 its becoming damaging and dangerous by the day. We're simply discussing the implications Where are you discussing implications? You haven't once mentioned why it deserves so much hype, just that it does lol. It's been asked several times but again all we hear is the dangerous drought. What are the implications of a dry April/May aside from superficial suburban lawns not being neon green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Great to have a dry stretch and beautiful weather before severe wx season gets going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 And dryness this time of the year is not particularly dangerous. Drought in general isn't dangerous in New England. We don't do impressive droughts here...we are much more prone to damaging flood events (and I know you know of all people, lol). Water tables are fine and everyone gets to take advantage of outdoor activities. If we put up an inch of rain in May, then maybe we can start worrying a bit more going into June, but right now its all just a bunch of extreme hyperbole. But think of the implications! The likely consequences of this are just horrifying. What is even more horrifying is not having any weather to hype! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Where are you discussing implications? You haven't once mentioned why it deserves so much hype, just that it does lol. It's been asked several times but again all we hear is the dangerous drought. What are the implications of a dry April/May aside from superficial suburban lawns not being neon green? The Stepford Wife neighborhoods are concerned, very concerned. Uniformity is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORH_wxman Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 If the dryness continues into June/July on fairly extreme levels, then it could affect the corn crop and some others in New England. The water table/reservoirs will probably not get into dire circumstances though until we are parched for over a year...or we literally get almost no rain for the next 60 days. The lawn and gardeners will be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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