Ginx snewx Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Started off slowly. Didn't come in like a wall..but now pelting down harder and faster than sleet does around here..and that's saying somethingyep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Yep. Acorns might be worse than last year. I have no idea where they came from. Didn't notice them on the trees this summer and then all of the sudden they're tea bagging me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Wait till we get a windy day. Warnings will have to be issued by NWS for falling corns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm watching all of the local landscapers fertilizing now. They're also aerating. Fall feeding. I did all of mine last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Fall feeding. I did all of mine last week Talked with one of the high end landscapers who had two aerators on the back of his truck. I did my own aerating last year and he's going to come over and do it this year with a slicer seeder. My version of overseeding is walking around with handfuls of grass seed. We talked about fertilizer program and he admitted that he's getting he same Lesco product I am. He's not buying any "high test" versions. So I'm sticking with doing my own fertilizing next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I feel like the final feeding before winterizing should be an August with a slow release. Fall feeding isn't going to do anything unless it's a winterizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 Talked with one of the high end landscapers who had two aerators on the back of his truck. I did my own aerating last year and he's going to come over and do it this year with a slicer seeder. My version of overseeding is walking around with handfuls of grass seed. We talked about fertilizer program and he admitted that he's getting he same Lesco product I am. He's not buying any "high test" versions. So I'm sticking with doing my own fertilizing next year. People that pay for a service to do their lawns = not as good as doing it yourself. I've never understood why people don't do it themselves..other than lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 What is "high test"? I had great results with the real lesco stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 What is "high test"? I had great results with the real lesco stuff. There are only 2 places in the US that package fertilizer now. The 3rd one blew up last year in TX. There all pretty much the same stuff, well Scott's isn't, it's saw dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Not the stuff I used. That's not the crap at Lowes or Home Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Talked with one of the high end landscapers who had two aerators on the back of his truck. I did my own aerating last year and he's going to come over and do it this year with a slicer seeder. My version of overseeding is walking around with handfuls of grass seed. We talked about fertilizer program and he admitted that he's getting he same Lesco product I am. He's not buying any "high test" versions. So I'm sticking with doing my own fertilizing next year. Just throwing the seed on the ground without opening it up is a waste, nothing will grow. The seed needs to be in contact with loose soil. Aerating then slice seeding will get you the best results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Not the stuff I used. That's not the crap at Lowes or Home Depot. Yeah the stuff that the big box stores sell , no matter what label is on it, is junk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 What is "high test"? I had great results with the real lesco stuff. Even at Lesco there's a consumer grade and a landscaper grade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Even at Lesco there's a consumer grade and a landscaper grade. I talked to the guy, and there is a big difference with the product I bought vs store brand. If there is another higher end product...I'm fine with what I bought. Even the Lesco grass seed took well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I talked to the guy, and there is a big difference with the product I bought vs store brand. If there is another higher end product...I'm fine with what I bought. Even the Lesco grass seed took well. I'm having Lesco parks and rec seed put down the back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm having Lesco parks and rec seed put down the back yard. Is it bad in the back yard? I had pretty good luck loosening up the soil with a steel rake and putting seed down.Of course it died in the drought..lol, but it took well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Is it bad in the back yard? I had pretty good luck loosening up the soil with a steel rake and putting seed down.Of course it died in the drought..lol, but it took well. I'm splitting hairs. Here's a question about snowblowers for the winter. Ariens has a 30" "Platinum" snowblower and 24" Professional High Output with a bigger engine for the same money. Do you sacrifice the clearing width for the bigger engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 30" height or width? I would think a bigger engine to help throw it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 30" height or width? I would think a bigger engine to help throw it more. Width Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you own a 2 stage snow blower this is a must https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMAgb3QNEE8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you own a 2 stage snow blower this is a must https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMAgb3QNEE8 That's nuts. Exactly the reason I'm selling my craftsman and going with an Ariens. I used an Ariens last year and there's no comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've been looking at ariens as well, my 24" craftsman just isn't cutting it especially when I get home from plowing 24hrs plus. I want a 28" or 32" and between the "deluxe" and "professional" there seems to be quite a different in the units as well as the price. I don't think you want to give up any horsepower especially here in New England with our mix events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartAnimal29 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That's nuts. Exactly the reason I'm selling my craftsman and going with an Ariens. I used an Ariens last year and there's no comparison. I have been doing this to friends blowers for a while now and they all can't believe the difference. Make sure you use a thick piece of rubber like a tractor trailer mud flap. NAPA sells them for like 10 buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have an Ariens as well and love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Anyone have a plow for their lawn tractor? In the spring we added on a stone addition to our driveway and we probably won't be able to use the snowblower much anymore. Was wondering if anyone has experience with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Here's a question about snowblowers for the winter. Ariens has a 30" "Platinum" snowblower and 24" Professional High Output with a bigger engine for the same money. Do you sacrifice the clearing width for the bigger engine? You want the bigger engine. The power of the engine is what clears the snow, not the width of machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You want the bigger engine. The power of the engine is what clears the snow, not the width of machine. Agreed. You get a foot of dense snow and the underpowered machine will only handle a 15" swath anyway, no matter how wide the opening is. Skipped thru the modification video, but it solves what in my experience has been a non-problem. Since I inherited my dad's Craftsman Trac-26 in 1994 (done in by 07-08 due to failure of power train between engine and clutch wheel, with parts no longer available. Replaced in early 2011 with a wheeled Craftsman 26".), I've yet to have a clogged chute. Even in Maine we get some pasty stuff, and while the worst of it reduces throw distance, there's never been a hint of a clog. The current machine tosses snow 15-20' in calm air (upwind is another story), and that's all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah Andrew, motor is key. Wait until you get a slop storm. You'll want the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah Andrew, motor is key. Wait until you get a slop storm. You'll want the motor. How about this one. 91 tons per hour. $8k http://powerequipment.honda.com/snowblowers/models/hs1336ias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 What happened to shovelers? Build the banks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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