Damage In Tolland Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yup it,s back and better than ever. Heavy heavy grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Yup it,s back and better than ever. Heavy heavy grass I thought about this thread when we started talking about raking and dethatching. Won't be much to talk about with the heavy heavy snow coming in a couple of weeks. Won't see the grass again until mid-April. Gonna need a snowblowing thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 hvy hvy yard clean-up today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 People often say that man has no concept of a billion, obviously nobody has raked my yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROOSTA Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Completely blew my back-out yesterday on the leaf clean up. The lawnmower catchbag ripped. Can't even stand-up straight, could break a two-by-four over my lowerback. Oh the pain Wanted to put in the Tulip bulbs in today. Couch potato today. Silverlining is that my neighbor offered use of his snowblower. Made a deal that I will not utilize unless it's the real wet crap or over a foot. The dreaded kiss-of-death, ah, bring it on! Great to be online again. Funny how it fealt. Never know what you have till it's gone. A new beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 MRG hasn't seen his lawn since July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Well even though you look up at the Oaks and think they are bare, somehow thereks always more leaves to come down. They were raining down today so next weekend will be it. One more blowing and then Ill mow it short so the blades are sticking up if there's 2 inches of snow. My neoigjbors blower actually moves acorns, so that disaster has been solved. I put down the final step of Leso fert today. This is the most important step of the season as it provides nitrogen for tjhe lawn thru dormant season and early spring green up with the slow release. I have my 2 neighbors now using Lesco when they saw the results of mine. I'll be so happy when the final straggling leaves come down this week. Nice to have no yardwork worries after nexxt weekend until next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Kevin will take satisfaction that I actually got out the leaf blower. Continuing to work on the area that I've cleared. Managed to get the current years leaves blown into the field. But, I have many layers of leaves from falls past that are paste on the ground, I'm not sure what to do. Maybe I'll just seed right over it in the spring. There's some rich composted leaves to be sure. I think the grass will grow, but can it take root through the leaves? Kevin--your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Well even though you look up at the Oaks and think they are bare, somehow thereks always more leaves to come down. They were raining down today so next weekend will be it. One more blowing and then Ill mow it short so the blades are sticking up if there's 2 inches of snow. My neoigjbors blower actually moves acorns, so that disaster has been solved. I put down the final step of Leso fert today. This is the most important step of the season as it provides nitrogen for tjhe lawn thru dormant season and early spring green up with the slow release. I have my 2 neighbors now using Lesco when they saw the results of mine. I'll be so happy when the final straggling leaves come down this week. Nice to have no yardwork worries after nexxt weekend until next spring. at least 2 more clean-ups to go here. leaves still on some of the oaks and neighbors have yet to clean up their yards, so any wind = leaves in my yard. still, looks good for a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I think my parents will be getting a leaf blower for next year. Raking is doing a number on my dad's back, especially since I'm not at home to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Well even though you look up at the Oaks and think they are bare, somehow thereks always more leaves to come down. They were raining down today so next weekend will be it. One more blowing and then Ill mow it short so the blades are sticking up if there's 2 inches of snow. My neoigjbors blower actually moves acorns, so that disaster has been solved. I put down the final step of Leso fert today. This is the most important step of the season as it provides nitrogen for tjhe lawn thru dormant season and early spring green up with the slow release. I have my 2 neighbors now using Lesco when they saw the results of mine. I'll be so happy when the final straggling leaves come down this week. Nice to have no yardwork worries after nexxt weekend until next spring. Final rake today but just before first honest-to-goodness snowstorm I'll do a quick sweep and pick up any stragglers before they get compacted into the grass by the snowpack. Easier to do it now than in May. Got a question, Blizz - I did some overseeding in September and used some starter fertilizer on it. I don't like to keep fertilizer over the winter, so I spread the rest of the bag over the lawn. My question is, is it ok for me to apply winterizer or would that be too much fertilizing in a short time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I mowed the lawn a couple of weeks abo. It is still really really deep green in a lot of areas, but def done growing. Most of the leaves are gone out front, but some more work to be done in the back. Heavy heavy sledding ahead out back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Kevin will take satisfaction that I actually got out the leaf blower. Continuing to work on the area that I've cleared. Managed to get the current years leaves blown into the field. But, I have many layers of leaves from falls past that are paste on the ground, I'm not sure what to do. Maybe I'll just seed right over it in the spring. There's some rich composted leaves to be sure. I think the grass will grow, but can it take root through the leaves? Kevin--your thoughts? It will most likely not come up thru rotted, old, wet leaves unless it's a thin layer. Leaves choke out and suffocate the grass..so get them off the seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I saw what I believe to be a red squirrel at my parents yesterday. It looks like a mutated chipmunk, I kid you not. It's smaller than a typical grey squirrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Windcredible! Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So I have what smells and appears to be green onion grass overtaking part of my lawn. It thrives in the spring and fall, and gets worse with each cycle. I've been putting down weed killer in the spring, but it seems unaffected. Any tips for getting rid of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So I have what smells and appears to be green onion grass overtaking part of my lawn. It thrives in the spring and fall, and gets worse with each cycle. I've been putting down weed killer in the spring, but it seems unaffected. Any tips for getting rid of it? Is it actually wild onions? I ask because my mom, who lives in coastal RI, has her backyard full of it. Smells ok sometimes, kinda strong others (esp after cutting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Windcredible! Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Is it actually wild onions? I ask because my mom, who lives in coastal RI, has her backyard full of it. Smells ok sometimes, kinda strong others (esp after cutting) I assume so...at first I thought it was some sort of fungus...it really doesn't respond much to fungus treatment. It smells strongly of green onions after being cut. Admittedly I haven't actually tried pulling it up to check the roots. What ever it is it has become an eyesore and I want it gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 So I have what smells and appears to be green onion grass overtaking part of my lawn. It thrives in the spring and fall, and gets worse with each cycle. I've been putting down weed killer in the spring, but it seems unaffected. Any tips for getting rid of it? Sounds like it might be Wild onion..which is hard to get rid of. You need to put some really strong weed killer..like Lesco..and it may require 2 treatments in the spring a few weeks apart. i would consult your local lawn care place to see how much and when to apply..or maybe even online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I assume so...at first I thought it was some sort of fungus...it really doesn't respond much to fungus treatment. It smells strongly of green onions after being cut. Admittedly I haven't actually tried pulling it up to check the roots. What ever it is it has become an eyesore and I want it gone! If it looks like little bulbs, it is probably onion... Blizz will have your yard looking like they can play the Masters on it in no time. Of course you will need to wear a Level A Hazmat suit, but whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineJayhawk Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So I have what smells and appears to be green onion grass overtaking part of my lawn. It thrives in the spring and fall, and gets worse with each cycle. I've been putting down weed killer in the spring, but it seems unaffected. Any tips for getting rid of it? I did a small amount of research and came up with this potential solution: This works fast, safe, and cheap. Get gallons of white vinegar, and give each clump of wild onions a small drink. Too much will just "run off" and be wasted. Now the soil is wet so it will absorb better. Give each clump a larger drink. In a day or two, they will be flat on the ground. More vinegar may not be needed; but I like to give a last drink to be sure. My idea is the acid kills the roots; so don't bother with the green stalks. I've never used this, so I can't confirm if it works or not. I'd probably try this and, if it doesn't work, then bring out the napalm like Kevin suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Windcredible! Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I did a small amount of research and came up with this potential solution: This works fast, safe, and cheap. Get gallons of white vinegar, and give each clump of wild onions a small drink. Too much will just "run off" and be wasted. Now the soil is wet so it will absorb better. Give each clump a larger drink. In a day or two, they will be flat on the ground. More vinegar may not be needed; but I like to give a last drink to be sure. My idea is the acid kills the roots; so don't bother with the green stalks. I've never used this, so I can't confirm if it works or not. I'd probably try this and, if it doesn't work, then bring out the napalm like Kevin suggested. yeah...that sounds like its worth a shot...if they're still hanging around in the spring, I'll have to take it to the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneypitmike Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 It will most likely not come up thru rotted, old, wet leaves unless it's a thin layer. Leaves choke out and suffocate the grass..so get them off the seed. Kevin--I was actually looking to put the seed on top of the mat of leaves from the piror years. ALready got rid of the new ones. I'm hoping the old will provide nutrients so it'll grow like gangbuster (whatever the hell that means). Dave says the decayd leaves would instead require me to put down lime. Can that be done before the snow or should it wait until spring? Isn't great that we have the resident landscaper on the boards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Kevin--I was actually looking to put the seed on top of the mat of leaves from the piror years. ALready got rid of the new ones. I'm hoping the old will provide nutrients so it'll grow like gangbuster (whatever the hell that means). Dave says the decayd leaves would instead require me to put down lime. Can that be done before the snow or should it wait until spring? Isn't great that we have the resident landscaper on the boards? Oh then yeah that'll work. That should provide them a good base to gow. Leaves are acidic..so that's why he told you to lime. use lime pellets..not the white powder. I would wait till spring cuz you'll risk erosion or animals eating the seed now since it won't germinate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsfreeenergy Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Oh then yeah that'll work. That should provide them a good base to gow. Leaves are acidic..so that's why he told you to lime. use lime pellets..not the white powder. I would wait till spring cuz you'll risk erosion or animals eating the seed now since it won't germinate how the hell do you have 110 posts already..geez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 how the hell do you have 110 posts already..geez The same way you gained 110 lbs this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbsfreeenergy Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 The same way you gained 110 lbs this summer wtf I think we need to enjoy the day 10-15 window. I am not sure how long it can hold on post Dec 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 wtf I think we need to enjoy the day 10-15 window. I am not sure how long it can hold on post Dec 1. A 10-15 day winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 A 10-15 day winter His next forecast map will be done in paint with red scribbled over the northeast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 A thank you to my neighbor for letting me borrow his leaf blower. Cut my job in 1/2. I'm ****ing done. Bring on the SWFE's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I did the last of my leaves today as well. Put the mower in the back of the shed Started the snowblower... What a great sound Too bad I won't need it for 10 days or more still have to cut down some of the hostas, rake under the shrubs I will be in Taunton for Thanksgiving, unless we get snowed in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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