dendrite Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Looks like a good spot to grow a willow tree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whineminster Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 hours ago, TauntonBlizzard2013 said: Is a curtain drain on the perimeter of the house? Or inside? my neighbors house is pretty close to mine. I can’t imagine they’d have something like this dumping out 10 feet from the house If it was a drain you'd probably see it somewhere kinda bubbling up. You live in super high groundwater area, it's probably nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 So I pulled that tree out and the hole filled with water, I pumped it down, and didn’t see any visible areas of water. I filled the hole with stone. It’s filled with water again today. Im doubting whether it’s a spring. I think it might just be a low spot where the water accumulates off the small hill, plus the groundwater being so high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 Everything in bloom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 who's got a link to current soil temps, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 6:20 PM, Damage In Tolland said: Everything in bloom. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastMA Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 19 minutes ago, dendrite said: lesser known, but hidden gem 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch Tiger Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 From nearly dead-winter to full on blossom today. South shore is around 5-7 days ahead of here I'd say, but maybe only a couple-few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Edged the beds today and getting mulch delivery tomorrow. Much this weekend since . Dry and warm Saturday. Still 60’s Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professional Lurker Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Thatched and overseeded yesterday. Hoping for enough rain where I don't need to water daily...Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 renting a plug aerator this weekend cause my lawn has taken an absolute beating over the last 3-4 seasons of drought in western Maine. Lots of compaction and the top layer in spots just looks like sand. Anything I should consider before letting her rip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW_of_GYX Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/13/2023 at 3:07 PM, SouthCoastMA said: lesser known, but hidden gem unpopular opinion but this album was better than astronaut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastMA Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 2 hours ago, NW_of_GYX said: unpopular opinion but this album was better than astronaut. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 One of the earliest leaf outs around here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Finally greening up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 23, 2023 Author Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Chrisrotary12 said: Finally greening up Finally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Milky spore. When do we apply that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrotary12 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 46 minutes ago, Damage In Tolland said: Finally? The lawns that don’t pay a landscaping company or who’s owner doesn’t care if the yard is green like Augusta are finally greening up*. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, dendrite said: Milky spore. When do we apply that? He who rubs the milkyspore .. gets the hose again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 21 minutes ago, dendrite said: Milky spore. When do we apply that? Does it matter? Once those microbes get into the soil I thought you were good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 33 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Does it matter? Once those microbes get into the soil I thought you were good to go. Pretty sure it would’ve washed down to the river today. Soil temps are in the upper 40s so I wasn’t sure if there was a preferred temp to get them started. I need it to get soaked in before my chickens free range too. Guess I’ll have to research it a bit. It seems like an easier option versus nematodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 1 minute ago, dendrite said: Pretty sure it would’ve washed down to the river today. Soil temps are in the upper 40s so I wasn’t sure if there was a preferred temp to get them started. I need it to get soaked in before my chickens free range too. Guess I’ll have to research it a bit. It seems like an easier option versus nematodes. “Grubs have to eat milky spore for it to infect them, so the best time to apply milky spore is in early fall when grubs feed most actively. You can apply milky spore in spring and summer, as well, because grubs are present pretty much any time the ground isn’t frozen. The ideal soil temperature for milky spore is between 60 and 70 degrees. This is another reason why fall, when temperatures are cooler, is the ideal time for milky spore applications. “ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 12 hours ago, dendrite said: Milky spore. When do we apply that? I just read over the weekend that it can take 2-3 years of applications to really take hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 38 minutes ago, IrishRob17 said: I just read over the weekend that it can take 2-3 years of applications to really take hold. I also read it has to be for those that produce Japanese beetles. Otherwise it does not work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: I also read it has to be for those that produce Japanese beetles. Otherwise it does not work. Yeah, I forgot to mention that too, its only for that type of grub. I've used milky spore in the past (not 2-3 years in a row) and didn't understand why I would still get grubs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 13 hours ago, dendrite said: Pretty sure it would’ve washed down to the river today. Soil temps are in the upper 40s so I wasn’t sure if there was a preferred temp to get them started. I need it to get soaked in before my chickens free range too. Guess I’ll have to research it a bit. It seems like an easier option versus nematodes. One of the reasons I went the nematode route is because I didn't think our soil temps were ever consistently warm enough for it to be effective. I get your concerns with using nematodes with chickens, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianW Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I didn't realize grubex is using a new chemical that appears to be relatively safe and effective. Chlorantraniliprole (AceleprynTM for commercial applicators, GrubExTM for homeowners) is a non-neonicotinoid insecticide that is extremely effective against all white grub species (as well as caterpillars) and has no activity against bees, ants, or wasps. The product also has a very low level of vertebrate toxicity, so much so that a signal word is not required on the label, not even ‘Caution’. An important aspect of using chlorantraniliprole is to account for the fact that it takes 60 to 90 days to fully dissipate in the soil for optimum effectiveness against grubs. Therefore, the preventive window is earlier than for the neonicotinoids, usually mid-April to early June in most years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dendrite Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 59 minutes ago, BrianW said: I didn't realize grubex is using a new chemical that appears to be relatively safe and effective. The product also has a very low level of vertebrate toxicity, so much so that a signal word is not required on the label, not even ‘Caution’. That scares me off. Not messing with that with my chickens and all of the bugs and worms they eat. I have a ton of japanese beetles. I want something that just tackles them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 45 minutes ago, dendrite said: That scares me off. Not messing with that with my chickens and all of the bugs and worms they eat. I have a ton of japanese beetles. I want something that just tackles them. Aren't the grubs good for the chickens though? Or are they just too much for the property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 Why are my rose bushes only putting out like 25-50% foliage? Did the cold get those too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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