TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, Baroclinic Zone said: They did mine as well, per your referral. Not great but was sort of our only choice as it was the last week before they closed for winter. It's not a dense as prior driveway was and there are already bumps in it. Never had that in last driveway in 20 years. 10 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Is there a warranty? Damn, didn’t know yours was not great Bob, that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Is there a warranty? Who the hell knows. We needed a driveway and it was November. We had one quote from a guy we've done work for up in Avon. His was double what we paid this company. Choked when we saw that quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Snow 1717 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 1 hour ago, CoastalWx said: Is there a warranty? Usually there is some sort of "guarantee" BUT the trick is getting the paving company to honor the warranty/guarantee....good luck with that lol...They will blame the defects on anything and everything ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The based prep and gravel under the asphalt are what makes the job good and last a long time. If there isn't good or enough gravel under the area to be paved, strip out at least 6-8 inches of material and replace it with graded gravel and compact it. Most parking lots are designed and constructed with 12 inches of gravel, 12 inches is what I would consider the gold standard for a regular driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 About 3 weeks after dethatch, slice and overseed. two months ago my entire yard was literally brown. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: About 3 weeks after dethatch, slice and overseed. two months ago my entire yard was literally brown. 20” of rain in 2 months will do that . Looks good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: 20” of rain in 2 months will do that . Looks good All my grass came back nice and green too, been mowing every week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Reseeded last week with Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra. First time straying from Lesco Parks mix. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Is it too late to overseed? I suspet with upcoming leaf blowing the ship may have sailed. At this point, would one just you a last fall treatment? Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 4 hours ago, moneypitmike said: Is it too late to overseed? I suspet with upcoming leaf blowing the ship may have sailed. At this point, would one just you a last fall treatment? Thanks for any advice. It’s getting late yeah. What treatment do you mean? Winterizer? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 If you have a sunny area it’s probably not too late. Temps in the 60s are perfectly fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 4 hours ago, moneypitmike said: Is it too late to overseed? I suspet with upcoming leaf blowing the ship may have sailed. At this point, would one just you a last fall treatment? Thanks for any advice. You can do it. I’d do it no later than this week though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I have a patch in my backyard maybe 3 ft by 3ft that dies every year. Not dormant. It goes bare. Same spot, ever year, towards mid summer. Could there be a large boulder underground that is just close enough to the surface to be retaining heat and killing the grass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I have a patch in my backyard maybe 3 ft by 3ft that dies every year. Not dormant. It goes bare. Same spot, ever year, towards mid summer. Could there be a large boulder underground that is just close enough to the surface to be retaining heat and killing the grass? Might be because I have no idea what would cause that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Might be because I have no idea what would cause that. Same. This lot was the last lot to be built on, so all kids of junk was thrown here while the other houses were being built I’d imagine. Every time I dig a hole for any plants or whatever it’s a Herculean effort because of all the rocks and what not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanStWx Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 33 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Might be because I have no idea what would cause that. Underground volcano? I hear that's what happened up on a hill in Raymond. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Same. This lot was the last lot to be built on, so all kids of junk was thrown here while the other houses were being built I’d imagine. Every time I dig a hole for any plants or whatever it’s a Herculean effort because of all the rocks and what not. That's New England, you wouldn't believe the amount of rocks I dug up when I put my lawn in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: That's New England, you wouldn't believe the amount of rocks I dug up when I put my lawn in. I live in a town called Graniteville. There are giant piles of waste granite all over, leftover from the quarries. My lot was built up with the same stuff. I always think about the reaction pioneers must have had when they got to the Midwest. Just to realize there was flat ground that wasn’t filled with rocks had to have been like witnessing a miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 hours ago, CoastalWx said: It’s getting late yeah. What treatment do you mean? Winterizer? I guess winterizer...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 hours ago, DavisStraight said: That's New England, you wouldn't believe the amount of rocks I dug up when I put my lawn in. I’m sitting on ledge that the ice sheet defecated. I have outcroppings in my yard that although add character, it’s a bitch to dig anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 11 hours ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: I have a patch in my backyard maybe 3 ft by 3ft that dies every year. Not dormant. It goes bare. Same spot, ever year, towards mid summer. Could there be a large boulder underground that is just close enough to the surface to be retaining heat and killing the grass? Old septic systems are notorious for causing random dry spots during dry spells but that causes it to go dormant, not dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 9:13 AM, IrishRob17 said: Old septic systems are notorious for causing random dry spots during dry spells but that causes it to go dormant, not dead. Above the tank would probably be the place, as its top is usually within 12-18" of the surface. The leach field might actually enhance growth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 dropped winterizer fert late yesterday for today's rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 56 minutes ago, Brewbeer said: dropped winterizer fert late yesterday for today's rain It's gonna wash away. i usually don't put down winterizer until november after final leaf cleanup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, SJonesWX said: It's gonna wash away. i usually don't put down winterizer until november after final leaf cleanup. Yeah I think that is more for later in the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted October 13, 2022 Author Share Posted October 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Brewbeer said: dropped winterizer fert late yesterday for today's rain That’s way early . Should go down a week or so prior to Tgiving . Grass is still growing . You want to apply when dormant so it’s not used by the roots until spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewbeer Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 it's close enough to late October in my book. glad it did it, hardware store was almost out of winterizer fert. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxWatcher007 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 After using a roto tiller a few weeks ago and basically starting over in the front yard, I’m finally starting to see some grass grow. It looks horrific with some areas growing and others not, but I guess patience is key? Meanwhile, the back has the opposite problem and needs a more powerful mower lol. First time homeownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastMA Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 11:12 AM, Damage In Tolland said: That’s way early . Should go down a week or so prior to Tgiving . Grass is still growing . You want to apply when dormant so it’s not used by the roots until spring winterguard weed and feed or just the fert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 We grow and green. Amazing turnaround from late August until now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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