Lava Rock Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Lawn is baked out at this point. Even neighbors who water are struggling to keep things "green" Plants, trees, shrubs are also showing the stress of lack of water. We've always had problems, but the lower section we put in couple years ago is gone. All weeds, grass non existent. Going to have to start over with more loam. Got estimate on irrigation system including well. . About $15K. That's not happening. I am going to buy an aerator though for entire property with the hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 12:11 PM, tamarack said: We've occasionally had paper wasps in underground nests here - once did a partial striptease in my driveway (sometimes being at the end of a dead-end road is good) when those critters flew into my clothing on my 4th lawnmower pass by their hole in the ground. They have kind of a reverse yellowjacket pattern, skinny yellowish stripes on a black background. I had pest control over (I don't want the 2 year old wandering nearby) and what luck, some animal came along and dug out the nest between my mowing and his arrival. My guess is the Raid I used to knock down the swarm enticed some critter in to clean up the dead ones. What workers were left buzzing around looked like bald-faced hornets to him, but that surprised me given I saw no documentation of nesting underground. Either way they hurt, and I'm glad they're gone. 1 hour ago, HunterMT said: Anyone here have native mt laurel? Mine are experiencing leaf loss for several years. These are very old specimens that used to bloom nicely. I've been looking to get some for the yard myself, so I don't know much besides what I've researched. Any signs of fungus or pests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 The acorns are beginning their full on assault now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Chrisrotary12 said: The acorns are beginning their full on assault now. Noticed that this AM in the adjacent open space while walking my dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 52 minutes ago, Chrisrotary12 said: The acorns are beginning their full on assault now. 29 minutes ago, Baroclinic Zone said: Noticed that this AM in the adjacent open space while walking my dog. Swamp maple in my neighbors yard is already turning red and throwing leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Swamp maple in my neighbors yard is already turning red and throwing leaves. I saw one on my way to work as well. Was in Bellingham on Rt 495. I want to draw the shades on this Summer so much right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Baroclinic Zone said: I saw one on my way to work as well. Was in Bellingham on Rt 495. I want to draw the shades on this Summer so much right now. Honestly me too. Give me an extended fall though, still would like to overseed and get some stone work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 5 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Honestly me too. Give me an extended fall though, still would like to overseed and get some stone work done. This will be the year we pull off a cold early fall and close the windows in Sep with COVID lurking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, dendrite said: This will be the year we pull off a cold early fall and close the windows in Sep with COVID lurking around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, OceanStWx said: Honestly me too. Give me an extended fall though, still would like to overseed and get some stone work done. What is the good fall window for this? Is it calendar based or temperature based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Chrisrotary12 said: What is the good fall window for this? Is it calendar based or temperature based? Temps. Warm days, cool nights, less favorable time of year for weeds as well. Up here that's typically late August to early September, but as you push south it moves deeper into September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, dendrite said: This will be the year we pull off a cold early fall and close the windows in Sep with COVID lurking around. Not with that hideous SE ridge. Torch fall and winter coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Damage In Tolland said: Not with that hideous SE ridge. Torch fall and winter coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, OceanStWx said: Temps. Warm days, cool nights, less favorable time of year for weeds as well. Up here that's typically late August to early September, but as you push south it moves deeper into September. Its definitely better to be a little earlier than later. Couple factors are temps like you said, and also increasing shade as the sun angle lowers. Last year I had to do an emergency seeding of an area like 20 x 20 that was an old garden bed that we were relocating. It was sometime late in mid/late Sept I want to say I did it which is way late in this area, which i knew but tried it anyway. It all came up ok, but never grew much as soil temps got chilly into OCT. The biggest factor in not being totally successful was that area went from getting 10 hours of sun to 2 hours by OCT, so it had shade and soil temps dropping too fast.. If had started in AUG prob no issues. Im starting an overseed right now in a small section to give it time to establish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, OceanStWx said: Swamp maple in my neighbors yard is already turning red and throwing leaves. Pretty much on schedule. The wetland red maples seem to turn according to the calendar, while their upland relatives (and other species) react to both photoperiod and temperature. Some 3/4-size acorns under the large (22" by 85') red oak behind the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 8 hours ago, OceanStWx said: Swamp maple in my neighbors yard is already turning red and throwing leaves. Temper tantrum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Whats a lawn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBeard Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The half inch of rain the past week has completely rejuvenated the lawn. Was getting a little off color in one section of the newer fescue planted the spring. 3-4 weeks I will dethatch, overseed, and start a nitrogen blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBeard Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Last week I worked on the neighbor's lawn a bit with a thatching rake after the storm. Lots of dead/dormant grass. Pretty impressed with how it is filling in and greening up in 5-6 days. Just goes to show how grass keeps growing in this heat with little rain if you get that crap out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Can someone ID this broadleaf weed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Lava Rock said: Can someone ID this broadleaf weed? Perhaps this https://www.livescience.com/52001-common-mullein-herb-plant-photos.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Has anyone ever tried sand to to level off a lawn? I have a lot of bumps in my front yard that leads to scalping on my tractor. Makes sense its what golf courses use on greens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backedgeapproaching Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 I've never actually done it with sand, but that definitely seems to be the preferred method. I would need a dump truck of sand to level my yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 How does it work with long grass? seems like i'd need to do it in stages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Just now, amarshall said: How does it work with long grass? seems like i'd need to do it in stages I was just thinking that. Seems like something you would want to do in the spring after you've given the yard a crew top and thatched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 8 hours ago, amarshall said: Has anyone ever tried sand to to level off a lawn? I have a lot of bumps in my front yard that leads to scalping on my tractor. Makes sense its what golf courses use on greens I tried it for some low areas, it leveled it out fine but I didn’t use the right kind of sand, make sure you get the right sand. that area tends to dry out in the summer because the sand was too fine and gets hard packed. I have fine fescue and keep it long , I just raked it in the level it out, that part worked ok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&P Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 By the way that dudes lawn is crazy, much easier to do it on his lawn with the grass cut low, key is it to work it in so it doesn’t cover the blades and he notes and get that rather coarse sand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Does anyone know what kind of tree this is from? It’s just a little smaller than a golf ball. It’s kind of like a chestnut without spines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, moneypitmike said: Does anyone know what kind of tree this is from? It’s just a little smaller than a golf ball. It’s kind of like a chestnut without spines. Hickory!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 18 minutes ago, dendrite said: Hickory!! Lol, I though it was a beat up old tennis ball. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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