c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 10:32 AM
now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

When is it a good time to dethatch the lawn, fertilize, and overseed or weed n feed?

My lawn is a cluster fuck, I had a major grubs infestation despite of buying grub ex. I plan on going nuts with the overseeding to regrow the grass.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 12:13 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

you can start now actually.

loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 02:18 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

We need a group buy on that super duper fertilizer that civic dude got last year

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 02:36 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i have to go buck on my lawn again this year.

The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/09/15 02:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

That seed that Risky recommended last year worked great.

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/09/15 03:08 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Lawn threads make me sad \:\(

My lawn has gone to shit. Weeds, moss, you name it. Would love to revive it.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 07:09 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Dumbass
That seed that Risky recommended last year worked great.


what did he recommend?


f22b-dohc
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 07:38 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
Lawn threads make me sad \:\(

My lawn has gone to shit. Weeds, moss, you name it. Would love to revive it.


Same


JEFFOS
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 07:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Also as a tip you can seed your grass in the fall before the winter time and it helps for next season (or so I'm told)

hyper-s2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/15 08:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: JEFFOS
Also as a tip you can seed your grass in the fall before the winter time and it helps for next season (or so I'm told)


Yup, this works - esp. w/ that scott's turf builder stuff; the grass is now nice and thick and relatively weed free *knock on wood*

Too bad i missed the winter this past fall -- will try to get it done this weekend as it's getting warm


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/09/15 09:12 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: JEFFOS
Also as a tip you can seed your grass in the fall before the winter time and it helps for next season (or so I'm told)


100% By the time the seed has decent roots to really grow it's July and the sun/heat kills all the new seeds and your left with wasted money


CIVIC dude
(Post Master Supreme)
04/10/15 04:19 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Risky grass seed if memory serves me correct: linky here to home hardware

Fertilizer is called: Magic Carpet! <<< no joke shit works wonders.

Where to buy this fertilizer:
Bolton, Ontario – Head Office
Box 370, 8112 King Road West
Bolton, Ontario, L7E 5T3
Phone 905-857-2000
1-800-268-4425

Or you can always buy it off kijiji for a few bucks more, but save yourself the drive.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/10/15 07:26 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Anyone familiar with the correct procedure for pruning maple trees and cedar hedges?

I've read up some online and there seems to be so much misinformation and a lot of die hard arborist types saying that if a professional doesn't do it the world will fall apart. I am certain that removing a branch here and there isn't rocket science, but I would like for the the tree to heal correctly.

Any tips?


zc911
(Post Master Supreme)
04/10/15 07:30 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i have a maple tree in my back yard, i built a shed under it and branchers where in the way, lopped them off mid summer, no issues. Just cut the damn branch lol

jackedUP_hatch
(Jr Member)
04/11/15 07:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My buddy used to get me the magic carpet stuff and it worked really well.

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/11/15 08:32 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Anyone familiar with the correct procedure for pruning maple trees and cedar hedges?

I've read up some online and there seems to be so much misinformation and a lot of die hard arborist types saying that if a professional doesn't do it the world will fall apart. I am certain that removing a branch here and there isn't rocket science, but I would like for the the tree to heal correctly.

Any tips?


i read up on it a couple year ago...just ended up calling co. to do it, younger guys/smaller co so they were way cheaper than the 'big boy' companies. job was fine, tree died the next season anyways \:\( fuck. beauty of a tree too. stupid birch beetle or whatever it was. ugh.

anyways, there's a basic technique to cutting, both where (ie. close to the "t" of the branch you're gonna chop off and also "supposedly" the angle can make a difference (meh just make sure it's straight and clean). i beleive there's also a special coating you can quickly dap/paint onto the end of a fresh cut so no insects can burrow in.


SW20_MR2
(Post Master Sr)
04/11/15 09:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Can you PM me the name of the company you used? I need to trim a few of the trees cause they're right over my roof.

civic13
(Post Master)
04/11/15 09:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Used Davey for a few trees at my place when we moved in. Great service but kinda pricy.

The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/15/15 04:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Topsoil... Giant ass bag, bunch of small bags, brands?

loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/15 07:24 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Your cheapest bet is to get a load dumped on your driveway. I looked around last year and the bags would not come close to the price of a yard or 2 dumped. Its even cheaper if you have a trailer and pick it up yourself.

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/15 07:44 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: loudsubz
Your cheapest bet is to get a load dumped on your driveway. I looked around last year and the bags would not come close to the price of a yard or 2 dumped. Its even cheaper if you have a trailer and pick it up yourself.



+1


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/15/15 08:10 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Yup, a yard dumped here is $49, a bag is $119 plus $5 deposit for the bag itself. That's a no brainier.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/15 12:51 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

picked up the magic carpet for 33.89 taxes in from:

http://www.mavisgardens.com/products/fertilizers

it was not far from me.


loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/15 01:36 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
picked up the magic carpet for 33.89 taxes in from:

http://www.mavisgardens.com/products/fertilizers

it was not far from me.


I was about to post that as I got their price today. Let us know how it goes \:\)


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/15 02:39 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thinking about calling the kijiji guy to come detatch, top soil and over seed this weekend.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/15/15 09:27 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I have a detacher you can borrow

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/16/15 06:45 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I am so sick of raking, I need one of those detacher attachments for my weed eater, lol.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/16/15 09:13 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
I am so sick of raking, I need one of those detacher attachments for my weed eater, lol.


http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0606...ews/reviews.htm


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/16/15 10:58 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Really good and really bad reviews lol. Im might just rent one if none of these kijiji guys call me back.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 07:41 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: Dumbass
That seed that Risky recommended last year worked great.


what did he recommend?


+1?


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 08:35 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Eco Lawn from Home Hardware. The area so reseeded with this stuff look better then the rest of my lawn lol.
http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index....rass+seed&Num=0

Kijiji guy did a dethatch, aerate and cut the grass for $150. I've got a decent sized corner lot so there's no way I was gonna dethatch all that by hand.

Now I just wish the weather would cooperate. We need some rain bad.


355-Si
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 09:04 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My lawn is all lumpy n' shit \:\(

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 09:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

so is eco-lawn the bee's knees?

i have a few problem areas underneath some big ass pine trees. will it help?

should i mix it with the other grass or will it come up patchy in colour?


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 09:46 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Dumbass
Eco Lawn from Home Hardware. The area so reseeded with this stuff look better then the rest of my lawn lol.
http://www.homehardware.ca/en/rec/index....rass+seed&Num=0

Kijiji guy did a dethatch, aerate and cut the grass for $150. I've got a decent sized corner lot so there's no way I was gonna dethatch all that by hand.

Now I just wish the weather would cooperate. We need some rain bad.



did you mix it w/ top soil? Im doing overseeding next weekend.


loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 09:50 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Im curious as well, so many brands of seed...do these actually get reviewed?

The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 10:08 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I put top soil down then the seed on top. Lightly raked it in a bit and just watered like crazy. I used one of those black weeping watering hoses and just left it on the lawn. Nothing for about 2 weeks, them BAM, it just grew.

This year Im going to overseed my whole lawn with the stuff and just spread out some topsoil on the low and bald areas. I have zero shade, so it doesnt take much for my grass to look like crap. Ive had good results with the stuff anyway.


loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 10:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

so the Eco grass seed + magic carpet fertilizer = thread done?

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 11:48 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

if I over seed with this Eco green, will it push out the weeds in my problem areas?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/26/15 01:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

It's still too cold to overseed, but it's perfect time to put down the fertilizer.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 03:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
if I over seed with this Eco green, will it push out the weeds in my problem areas?


No it won't that's an old wife's tale

Eco seed however is amazing and I swear by this stuff.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 04:49 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
if I over seed with this Eco green, will it push out the weeds in my problem areas?


You need to buy weed and feed for that if you have a weed problem. But buy the stuff in th US. Nome of the Ontario stuff works.


civic13
(Post Master)
04/26/15 08:01 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 08:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

will border crossing slap me silly and black list me if I declare and bring pesticides over?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/26/15 08:51 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.


Hopefully you fertilized a week before you did the overseeding


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/26/15 09:39 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVgYem00o1w \:\|

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/26/15 09:49 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
will border crossing slap me silly and black list me if I declare and bring pesticides over?


the CBSA enforces federal laws, not provincial law. I've declared pesticides over and it's fine.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/27/15 05:21 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: zaius
will border crossing slap me silly and black list me if I declare and bring pesticides over?


the CBSA enforces federal laws, not provincial law. I've declared pesticides over and it's fine.


thanks buddy!


civic13
(Post Master)
04/27/15 08:06 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.


Hopefully you fertilized a week before you did the overseeding

Unfortunately I didn't hence the "Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer" statement \:\)


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/15 08:40 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.


Hopefully you fertilized a week before you did the overseeding


+1 for this. i learned that the hard way years ago lol...

i know this season i did the fert (corn gluten one)+weed killer early april, just when it warmed and 1-2 days before that huge rain we had.

now this past wkend i just did the overseed plus a bit of top soil, will do more soil down when it warms up.


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/27/15 09:12 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Doing my ferilizing today then some topsoil and seed next week. I wonder if I'll look like a real moron with the sprinkler out already lol.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/27/15 09:41 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I haven't even turned on the water to the external taps yet ... \:\|

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/29/15 04:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
picked up the magic carpet for 33.89 taxes in from:

http://www.mavisgardens.com/products/fertilizers

it was not far from me.


alright C2K. i bought this stuff from that exact store today.

let's hope i don't burn the grass brown... any setting requirements for this stuff?


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/02/15 06:03 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
 Originally Posted By: c2k
picked up the magic carpet for 33.89 taxes in from:

http://www.mavisgardens.com/products/fertilizers

it was not far from me.


alright C2K. i bought this stuff from that exact store today.

let's hope i don't burn the grass brown... any setting requirements for this stuff?


nope, just following the instructions on the bag and sprinkle away.

I put this stuff down on my parents lawn 2 weeks ago and damn, the grass is growing super fast.


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
05/02/15 09:10 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

On the hunt for this MC stuff today.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/03/15 11:56 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

good deal on that Scott's coloured mulch at lowes right now. buy one get one free for $6.99.

or you can go to Home Depot or Rona and price match for additional 10% if you show them the flyer

/redflagrealz

http://flyers.lowes.ca/h/m/lowes/flyer/browse?flyer_run_id=47777&locale=en&type=1


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/03/15 01:38 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks for posting that. I bought 10 bags!! 6 are for my parents, 4 are for me.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/03/15 01:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

None of the local home hardware stores listed on the willflower's distributor carries the eco grass seeds. I had to go to Sheridan's nursery and they had the LAST bag on the shelf. The cost for the bag? $49.99 at the register

I laid down the grass seed this afternoon with dirt and this stuff better be worth the 50 bucks.


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
05/03/15 02:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Lol, its only $35 at the Home Hardware here in Binbrook. I should buy it and sell it to you guys for $40.

The garden centre guy said the reason this Ecolawn stuff is so good is because its 99% Fescue seed. Its the same type of seed used on playing fields, turf, etc. Requires little water and it will grow anywhere. According to him anyway lol.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/03/15 05:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i think for the local home hardware, you need to order it in then pick it up.

should take 2-3 days. i used to browse through their catalogue and order weird products to test out. lol


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/03/15 05:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i find sherdian is F'IN EXPENSIVE for everything. as much as i'd like to help the local companies, the mark ups are like 20-30% daily.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/03/15 06:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Fescue is the shit, drought tolerate, doesn't grow very fast, Wildflower up in Coldwater is the place that actually makes Eco-Lawn.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/05/15 10:40 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
Fescue is the shit


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
05/17/15 07:45 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.


Did the same as you and so far, so good. The patches that I had are growing in nicely (daily watering doe for seed to germinate and grow)



c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/17/15 08:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

nice job wayne! your grass is super green! you sure it's not green from the radioactive material from the pickering power plant?

I wish my grass was as thick as yours! but Im hoping by the end of May or beginning of June it will be as thick as yours. The new grass is growing in painfully slow as I had a lot bare spots from the grubs.

what did you use for the fertilizer?

I was planning on putting down some grubex sometime at the end of may or beginning of june, is that a bit too late?


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/17/15 11:22 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've got brown spots all over the fucking place ... Especially on 'corners' of the yard where I guess dirt/other shit collect and kill the grass... \:\|

I still have massive browned spots all along the edges of the front lawn FML ... Spent a back-breaking 2 hours drilling out dandelion cores with an extractor... Holy fuck my lawn looks like a groundhog went at it...

I might go ghetto style and do a 'patio' in the back with huge 24x36" patio slabs cuz they're dirt cheap; just throw em on top of the shitty grass? Or would I be fucked ... \:\|


civic13
(Post Master)
05/17/15 05:03 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Over seeded, fertilized, and put down some grubex the week where we had all that rain. Hopefully it'll turn out ok when it gets warmer.


Did the same as you and so far, so good. The patches that I had are growing in nicely (daily watering doe for seed to germinate and grow)


Nice. Mine's looking the same as yours. Still have a lot of empty spots though and I've already cut it twice at about 3" tall.

Tempted to cut it short next time and over seed the empty spots and top/lawn soil it.


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
05/17/15 09:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
nice job wayne! your grass is super green! you sure it's not green from the radioactive material from the pickering power plant?

I wish my grass was as thick as yours! but Im hoping by the end of May or beginning of June it will be as thick as yours. The new grass is growing in painfully slow as I had a lot bare spots from the grubs.

what did you use for the fertilizer?

I was planning on putting down some grubex sometime at the end of may or beginning of june, is that a bit too late?

I used something from an acquaintance of a neighbour. He brings in a container every march. Grubex will kill grub and the larvae, but you don't want to give them time to start eating the roots. Put the stuff down already


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/18/15 06:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
I still have massive browned spots all along the edges of the front lawn FML ... Spent a back-breaking 2 hours drilling out dandelion cores with an extractor... Holy fuck my lawn looks like a groundhog went at it...



when you removed the weeds, I hope you threw in a bunch of grass seeds into the hole. This will make your lawn look like it didnt get fucked up by the groundhog.

 Quote:
I might go ghetto style and do a 'patio' in the back with huge 24x36" patio slabs cuz they're dirt cheap; just throw em on top of the shitty grass? Or would I be fucked ... \:\|


sure go do that, but i'd buy a blanket from a real landscaping store, not HD or any of the big box stores. Lay down the blanket + limestone screening + patio slab and that'll make sure the grass wont grow through the cracks.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/08/15 10:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I spread out 2 small packs of grass seed across my front/rear lawn, probably over-seeded by 100% ... My lawns are uber thick and dark green compared to my neighbours now \:\| Fresh dirt + seeding fixed up all the winter-burned edges on my front lawn though ... YAY!

I do have some circular burnt spots; fucking neighbours walking around with their pets I assume

I mowed it a couple times, and well... After a really close mow, you can tell the roots and the soil isn't 'healthy'. It just doesn't look lush. (when I extract the weeds, the soil is light brown, dry as hell, and crumbles... I'd expect it to be 'richer'?) I'll probably need to buy like 20 bags of soil and spread that shit around. (I have tiny yards, so not exactly sure how much soil is proper...)

Now, fucking weeds of all kinds are growing from all over ... I have some prickly fucked up ones, and another one that looks like a vine that grows thru the grass; I have to slowly untangle that bitch from my grass before tugging at it.


What's the ideal grass blade length? I think my mower has it at about 2"? I'm probably gonna adjust it up to 3-4" ...


Euphoricuck
(Post Master Supreme)
07/08/15 10:39 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
(daily watering doe for seed to germinate and grow)

derp


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
07/08/15 01:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

rogers fucked up my front lawn, cut it like 6 inches from the curb so its noticeable (and a few neighbours) when putting in their cable.
can i complain about that? would they even fix it? my lawn is fucked anyway. meh.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
07/08/15 02:23 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

mine is looking pretty damn good this year.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/08/15 02:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm still waiting for fucking Rogers to come fix my buried cable. I'm spliced into my neighbour's cable, dangling from the eavestrough ... Looks like shit, and I ain't looking forward to the fucking mess they'll be doing.... \:\(

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
rogers fucked up my front lawn, cut it like 6 inches from the curb so its noticeable (and a few neighbours) when putting in their cable.
can i complain about that? would they even fix it? my lawn is fucked anyway. meh.




Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
07/08/15 02:36 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
I'm still waiting for fucking Rogers to come fix my buried cable. I'm spliced into my neighbour's cable, dangling from the eavestrough ... Looks like shit, and I ain't looking forward to the fucking mess they'll be doing.... \:\(

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
rogers fucked up my front lawn, cut it like 6 inches from the curb so its noticeable (and a few neighbours) when putting in their cable.
can i complain about that? would they even fix it? my lawn is fucked anyway. meh.


yeah im happy theres no spider web shit going on from pole to pole to house, but now everyones lawns are cut up lmao.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
07/09/15 10:02 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
I'm still waiting for fucking Rogers to come fix my buried cable. I'm spliced into my neighbour's cable, dangling from the eavestrough ... Looks like shit, and I ain't looking forward to the fucking mess they'll be doing.... \:\(

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
rogers fucked up my front lawn, cut it like 6 inches from the curb so its noticeable (and a few neighbours) when putting in their cable.
can i complain about that? would they even fix it? my lawn is fucked anyway. meh.




Call Rogers and complain. I had 4 cables fed through my trees when the city had to dig up my driveway to fix the water main break. Took them 4 months to finally bury the cables!


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
08/13/15 05:54 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thread revival.

magic carpet has been pretty good.

anyone lay down eco-lawn? is there a mismatch in colour or is everything in a nice even lush green color?


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 06:13 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Instead of fixing my shitty lawn, I think I'll just buy a new house.

Milk thread to follow


Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 06:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Welcome to the GTA! Your gas mask will be in the welcome package along with your pocket guides to Hindi, Cantonese and Russian.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 06:44 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You sold?

Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 06:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Dat M1 postal code....

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 07:22 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
You sold?


Offer is going in today, we'll see what happens. Not too worried about my place selling. House across the street lasted 2 days.


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
08/13/15 07:30 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

congrats! make dat mullah!

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 07:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

nice man!


(Bill is moving in with Dahlia) ;\) :P


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
08/13/15 08:24 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

\(\.\)\(\.\)

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 12:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Sorry for the old thread bump, but my new lawn is pretty fucking kickass. It needs a mowing though. Do I still keep it long this time of year?

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 12:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Good to hear. I'd say one last cut before putting down winter fertilizer in Oct. Now that the heat has calmed down it's ok to go a bit shorter.


Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 12:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Should I be Weed-n-Feed'ing in the fall, or wait for the spring?

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 01:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I usually do it in spring (early!) because i'll do overseed now in fall with the winter fertilizer. can't use weed n feed type stuff with new grass seed because it'll just kill it before it gets a chance to grow.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 01:23 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

weed and feed killed my lawn.

now I gotta fix that shit before winter!


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
09/22/15 01:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

spoke to a landscape guy i know who goes some lawn maintenance on the site, he said if you can find killex (it's in Canada if you look around hard enough) get that, works great. i'm gonna try and use it next spring. you can just mail-order from AB or QC (but rumour has it they've even banned it there too??). now it's just bloody expensive for the size bottle you get.

http://answers.canadiantire.ca/answers/9...s/questions.htm

http://lawnproducts.ca/products/killex-1l-concentrate


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 11:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Bumping this shit back up to the top. Just had the lawn dethatched yesterday, deer god I don't think the previous owner did any sort of lawn maintenance at all. I filled probably a dozen bags with clippings, it looks like my lawn has been raped

Once the overnight lows are no colder then 5 degrees or so I'm going to overseed. Is there any sort of fertilizer I should be buying from the US in order to help speed up the process? I'm guessing some preemergent herbicides would also be a good idea (Again shit we can't buy here)


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 11:57 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Fuck, I hate this aspect of home ownership. I paid someone last year, and it still looked like fucking shit. I'm putting down astroturf this year.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 12:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I don't mind it, but I'm not a huge fan of having to wait a year or so to see the fruits of my labour \:\)

Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 12:50 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I just picked this up at lunch today.
https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.scotts-turf-builder-ez-seed---454-kg-bag.1000666184.html

Not sure if it's the slope of the front yard or the big ass pine tree but the lawn looks like patchy ass. Need some sod on the other side of the sidewalk, apparently Bell did some work last year ripping up the lawn and streets. The bit of sod they put down is dead now.

Will also need to buy a lawn mower some time soon. New house fun


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/21/16 12:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

The only fertilizer you need.

http://www.rona.ca/en/fertilizer---turf-fertilizer


SW20_MR2
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/16 01:45 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I have grubs and raccoons are digging my shit up. I tried nematodes last year but I guess it didn't work. Need to buy some real pesticides.

c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 01:54 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Magic Carpet is hands down the best fertilizer for the lawn. I had to cut my parent's grass twice already this week and it's growing super fast.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 02:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I gave up on my lawn. Can't be bothered spending hundreds of dollars and countless hours on this billshit. It's next to impossible to bring back once you neglect it. Probably better off laying new sod.

Good luck ladies

/lays down in weeds


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/21/16 02:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
Magic Carpet is hands down the best fertilizer for the lawn. I had to cut my parent's grass twice already this week and it's growing super fast.


That's my backyard currently although I haven't cut it lol.

First nice day and all the fescue will be died though. Gonna attempt a KBG lawn at the front this year. My patience will be tested for sure.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 02:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Reply to solar thread don't back out now

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 02:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I don't know wtf i did, but my lawn is looking fantastic, nice and green and i didn't do shit

Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 02:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Reply to solar thread don't back out now



Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/21/16 03:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Reply to solar thread don't back out now


Lol, reminds me of the thread where you kept asking for concrete numbers & Wayne kept saying it depends on what direction you want. Going with A = this, going with B = this.

Risky, but what are the numbers


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/16 03:32 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
I gave up on my lawn. Can't be bothered spending hundreds of dollars and countless hours on this billshit. It's next to impossible to bring back once you neglect it. Probably better off laying new sod.
Good luck ladies
/lays down in weeds

+1 \:\(
A part of me wants to lay down new sod this year


civic13
(Post Master)
04/21/16 05:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout

I've been trying to find that but every store I click on says not in stock \:\(

 Originally Posted By: SW20_MR2
I have grubs and raccoons are digging my shit up. I tried nematodes last year but I guess it didn't work. Need to buy some real pesticides.

Initially I did nematodes too but went to buffalo and grabbed two bags of grub ex \:\)

 Originally Posted By: c2k
Magic Carpet is hands down the best fertilizer for the lawn. I had to cut my parent's grass twice already this week and it's growing super fast.

Was looking at getting this yesterday but all I could find online was either kijiji missisauga, a Mavis nursery and some other place in Oakville Nothing closer to the GTA \:\(


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/16 06:27 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm all about the Magic Carpet. It's fantastic.

I get it from Mavis Garden Supplies. $29+tax for a huge bag.


civic13
(Post Master)
04/21/16 06:40 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Would the results be that much different between 25-5-10 and 10-6-4 fertilizer?

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 06:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Would the results be that much different between 25-5-10 and 10-6-4 fertilizer?


Depends on what the grass needs.


loudsubz
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/16 08:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
I gave up on my lawn. Can't be bothered spending hundreds of dollars and countless hours on this billshit. It's next to impossible to bring back once you neglect it. Probably better off laying new sod.

Good luck ladies

/lays down in weeds


I'm with you. I used the magic carpet last year and it worked well but I still have massive weeds I can't get rid of and can't be bothered to really spend time on them.

I rather spend the summer enjoying other things than if my lawn has enough water lol

I think I watered mine once last year.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/22/16 06:19 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Would the results be that much different between 25-5-10 and 10-6-4 fertilizer?


can't go wrong with either, but 25 has the most nitrogen. That's probably why my grass is so thick.


Choco 'Nuck
(Post Master Supreme)
04/22/16 06:39 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I put down 21-7-7 two weekends ago, grass is growing like crazy.

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/22/16 07:44 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i gotta go to crappy and load up on stuff ugh

spd-dmn
(Post Master)
04/22/16 07:45 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
I'm all about the Magic Carpet. It's fantastic.

I get it from Mavis Garden Supplies. $29+tax for a huge bag.


Thanks for the tip! Gonna hit that up.

Here's my issue, though. I want to overseed but I don't want to fertilize too early.. wouldn't adding fertilizer on new seeds be too much for them?

I never know what order or what timing to use when doing this stuff.

My current thought is:

Rake to dethatch, aerate if possible, put down some top soil in spots as a dressing over existing grass, then overseed

Then wait.. 2? 3? weeks to fertilize...?


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/22/16 08:47 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
 Originally Posted By: zaius
I'm all about the Magic Carpet. It's fantastic.
I get it from Mavis Garden Supplies. $29+tax for a huge bag.

Thanks for the tip! Gonna hit that up.
Here's my issue, though. I want to overseed but I don't want to fertilize too early.. wouldn't adding fertilizer on new seeds be too much for them?
I never know what order or what timing to use when doing this stuff.
My current thought is:
Rake to dethatch, aerate if possible, put down some top soil in spots as a dressing over existing grass, then overseed
Then wait.. 2? 3? weeks to fertilize...?


Fertilize FIRST, like a week before, then overseed etc

Once your soil health is proper, growing grass is easy.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/22/16 08:48 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Overseed then top dress. Don't do it the other way around. You need at most 1/4in of soil over the seed. Unless you plan on top dressing, then going over the entire lawn a again with a rake to stir up the soil and get the seed down in there.

If it was warm enough you want to dethatch, overseed, top dress, then water the shit out of the lawn (every other day). As soon as you're done dethatching it's a perfect time to put seed down. I wouldn't fertilize too soon after overseeding.


civic13
(Post Master)
04/22/16 06:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Guys with maple trees on their property....how do you clean your lawn of those damn helicopter seeds? It takes forever trying to rake them cuz they just go between the tines.

TYJelly
(Post Master)
04/22/16 09:18 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

A blower would probably work best. I'm looking to pick one up this year. Any good cordless blowers out there? Or is corded the way to go?

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/23/16 07:52 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Guys with maple trees on their property....how do you clean your lawn of those damn helicopter seeds? It takes forever trying to rake them cuz they just go between the tines.


I've got 4 I need to clean up after, an absolute monster in the back yard. Use a plastic rake with wide forks, seems to work for me. You can always suck them up with the lawnmower as well, or grab one of those vacuum/blower/multcher things.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/23/16 09:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

can you wallies post up pics of your grass, so much talk about awesome grass, so little evidence. I need to understand if anyone here actually knows wtf they are doing.


/I forecast no pics will be provided now that we need actual evidence. Are we taking advice on weight loss from a fat guy or not /general statement, applies to everyone in thread


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/24/16 10:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

did a good 2.5 hours today on the front yard, will do backyard next weekend. lower back is killed as usual. my small ass lawn is looking mighty fine as well given the fall treatment i did last year. best on the street (not saying much since most are asians who do nothing lmao)...i could pretty much mow the front this weekend had i wanted to but it's just not even at all which is annoying. it'll get there in another months as usual. glad i can use a hand-spreader since it's so small. the tree we planted (when son was born) is doing great for almost 3 yrs. \:\)

just using the usual cdn tire/walmart store bought stuff and timing things right. also hand picked all the weeds out, killer but honestly it's the best method. (i fill the whole will good grass seed, layer with triple mix which i find better than usual top soil) and water it, then let it be.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/24/16 10:36 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
can you wallies post up pics of your grass, so much talk about awesome grass, so little evidence. I need to understand if anyone here actually knows wtf they are doing.


/I forecast no pics will be provided now that we need actual evidence. Are we taking advice on weight loss from a fat guy or not /general statement, applies to everyone in thread


Give me a few months, I've got some work ahead of me, lol.


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
04/24/16 11:40 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My grass looks like shit again this spring. Its all brown and dry, but the dandylions and weeds are growing pretty good lol. Im moving in June, but I still want it to look half decent until then. I'll be raking and fertilizing this week, so hoefully we get some rain.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/25/16 07:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

im trying to revive my front more than the back.
used scotts turf builder and its making grass grow in areas where grass is still alive.
still patchy. going to try an aerate, soil, and over seed this year.

also got some bottles of the good stuff from across the border for the weeds. \:\)


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/25/16 08:58 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Am I the only one with moss? How does that even happen/grow? Anyone have any experience with getting rid of it?

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 10:19 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
Am I the only one with moss? How does that even happen/grow? Anyone have any experience with getting rid of it?




LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 11:19 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've got moss against the one side of my house.. Grading needs to be fixed, it's way too wet. Nothing a little physical labour won't fix.

markw
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 11:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
can you wallies post up pics of your grass, so much talk about awesome grass, so little evidence. I need to understand if anyone here actually knows wtf they are doing.
/I forecast no pics will be provided now that we need actual evidence. Are we taking advice on weight loss from a fat guy or not /general statement, applies to everyone in thread


Started with


ended with



and finally



Should be all good this year, holes all even, lawn finally level


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/25/16 11:52 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

\:o

Over what timespan did it take you to get those results?


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 12:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
\:o
Over what timespan did it take you to get those results?

That was one summer/season


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 12:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Not bad mang, it's so much better when people can show their work.

Having said that, not to be nitpicky, but ideally I'd want to see close ups of the grass because pictures USUALLY look a lot better than reality, that's the case with my place...but as stated before I gave up. Yours is looking good!

When I get back into trying to recovery that lawn I want the right advice \:\)


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 12:23 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Not bad mang, it's so much better when people can show their work.
Having said that, not to be nitpicky, but ideally I'd want to see close ups of the grass because pictures USUALLY look a lot better than reality, that's the case with my place...but as stated before I gave up. Yours is looking good!
When I get back into trying to recovery that lawn I want the right advice \:\)

Oh, check page one.. I gave up on this shit. It's a never ending battle that I'd rather not spend my valuable down time on. Now I just cut it short so the weeds blend in. Fuck that shit. (I did get it to a point were I was happy, then my neighbour 3 houses down put down seed. Lots of seed. There were a LOT of weeds in the mix and it spread up the street with the wind. )


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 12:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: markw

Now I just cut it short so the weeds blend in. Fuck that shit.


mahnikka

I am all about dat life


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/25/16 02:12 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

nice job markw

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/25/16 02:50 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: markw
It's a never ending battle that I'd rather not spend my valuable down time on. Now I just cut it short so the weeds blend in.

+1
The only issue is i also stopped watering mine and now have bare patches


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/25/16 07:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thats why i fucks with the front patch only.
i want to turf the rear for that forever green and no need to cut kinda life.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/29/16 11:05 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
 Originally Posted By: markw
It's a never ending battle that I'd rather not spend my valuable down time on. Now I just cut it short so the weeds blend in.

+1
The only issue is i also stopped watering mine and now have bare patches


Once your soil is healthy, you don't water as much.

Last year I only watered mainly in August & only when it was more than 2 days of 30+. With that said, Kentucky Blue Grass is BOSS in the heat, just goes dormant. Any of the fescue's forgetaboutit... you'll be watering that shit daily.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/29/16 12:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

^+1 for KBG

and i loved that it rained mon/tues...bam, perfect for post sunday lawn work


TYJelly
(Post Master)
03/18/17 08:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Too soon to resurrect this thread?

Just got back from the US where I loaded up with 5 bags of Milorganite. Bag of Grub Ex and a couple of bottles of Ortho & Spectracide. Got some Round Up too for the patio and problem areas down the side of my house.



Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
03/18/17 10:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

nice!

i have to grab more spectra, should have enough for the beginning of the season.
the one with crab grass killer is awesome.

cant wait for warmer weather so i can finally finish my irrigation and start planting.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
03/19/17 07:23 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

DAMN. i'm jelly. did you declare all that at the border?

i bought myself an electric dethatcher from crappy tire. I hope it will work.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
03/19/17 11:48 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

It didn't really come up lol. I have a couple of young boys, we stayed overnight at Splash Lagoon in Erie PA. He just asked us how it was and waved us through. It's all perfectly legal to bring back and I was within my limit dollar wise anyway.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
03/19/17 07:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Good luck to all. I've given up on this until someone finds a solution that works. Seems like a black hole for money at this point for me lol

Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
03/19/17 08:21 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Baby pooo as fertilizer?

TYJelly
(Post Master)
03/19/17 08:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?



This is where I got to last year just by using proper weed control. I did a pretty decent reseeding as there was a huge bare patch back there. Also watered and mowed at proper heights. This year, the Milorganite should really thicken it up and deepen the green.



Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
03/20/17 07:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ugh back to it again. but given the weather won't be touching much until very early April prob.

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
03/20/17 08:51 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
It's all perfectly legal to bring back

Really? Is it not available in the GTA or is it that much cheaper? What is considered illegal then?


fatso
(Post Master)
03/20/17 09:06 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: eddie_82
Baby pooo as fertilizer?


An inspiring idea... so I googled LOL

https://community.babycenter.com/post/a34959994/can_baby_poop_be_used_as_fertilizer



Happy Monday peeps!


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
03/20/17 09:26 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I have animals digging into my lawn for bugs and shit in the backyard. Going to give up grass and turn that area into a flower garden.

TYJelly
(Post Master)
03/20/17 10:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
It's all perfectly legal to bring back

Really? Is it not available in the GTA or is it that much cheaper? What is considered illegal then?


It's illegal to sell the weed control products with 2-4d in it in Ontario. The CBSA enforces federal laws not provincial. It's not illegal to bring personal amounts over the border. The Milorganite is an organic fertiliser not available up here. It's really good for your soil and contains iron which gives your grass that deep blueish green colour.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/16/17 06:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

just used my dethatcher yesterday. for $100, it works pretty well.



after top dressing, overseeding and fertilizing. i hope this works.



my backyard is another totally different problem. i don't know where to start





civic13
(Post Master)
04/16/17 08:44 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Is that the 14" Sun Joe?

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/16/17 09:08 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

yup. that's the 14" sun joe.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/16/17 09:55 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
just used my dethatcher yesterday. for $100, it works pretty well.



after top dressing, overseeding and fertilizing. i hope this works.



my backyard is another totally different problem. i don't know where to start





Add more top soil....the birds are going to eat all your seed.

Did you remember to fertilize a week before?


TYJelly
(Post Master)
04/17/17 08:39 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

That backyard needs a complete overhaul. Something like that would be best accomplished in the early fall when temperatures start to cool down. If you can get your hands on some Round Up I'd nuke the whole thing using a hand sprayer. Then drop some starter fertilizer, top soil, seed and peat moss over top. Water it diligently and mow high (3"+ when it comes in).

I started watching The Lawn Care Nut last year and followed a lot of his tips. It completely transformed my lawn. He used to be based in Indiana and has a lot of very good cool-season grass videos on there.

Lawn Care Nut

The only thing you truly need from the US is a proper weed killer with 2, 4-D (Ortho Weed B Gone is what I use). I also pickup Milorganite, Round Up for serious problems and a couple of other goodies that aren't absolute necessities. The keys are proper weed control, fertilization timing and amounts, WATER and proper mowing height. The last two being the most crucial.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/17/17 08:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I have an ugly ass Blue Spruce in my front yard which is hell for the lawn. Would love to cut the damn thing down and give the lawn a fighting chance.

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/17/17 09:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

just did 10 bags of triple mix today on the front lawn with sun-grass seed laid/mixed in and some water. meh good enough for it. usually i do fert in autumn only now, then a winter one.

touched up the backyard only.


Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/17 12:34 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout

Did you remember to fertilize a week before?


Suggestions for a pre-seeding fertilizer?


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/18/17 04:51 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
That backyard needs a complete overhaul. Something like that would be best accomplished in the early fall when temperatures start to cool down. If you can get your hands on some Round Up I'd nuke the whole thing using a hand sprayer. Then drop some starter fertilizer, top soil, seed and peat moss over top. Water it diligently and mow high (3"+ when it comes in).

I started watching The Lawn Care Nut last year and followed a lot of his tips. It completely transformed my lawn. He used to be based in Indiana and has a lot of very good cool-season grass videos on there.

Lawn Care Nut

The only thing you truly need from the US is a proper weed killer with 2, 4-D (Ortho Weed B Gone is what I use). I also pickup Milorganite, Round Up for serious problems and a couple of other goodies that aren't absolute necessities. The keys are proper weed control, fertilization timing and amounts, WATER and proper mowing height. The last two being the most crucial.


Yup, I started watching him. I need to get some 2,4-D somehow. Unfortunately I won't be driving down to the states anytime soon. My whole backyard is getting destroyed.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/17 05:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

wasn't planning too, but paid some local dude $50 to throw down a bunch of top soil and grass seed.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/17 05:18 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

$50 that's it? Good deal. Pre-emergent herbicides are pretty important as well, fucking weeds!

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/17 05:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ya that's the only reason i did it oh and he sprayed the usa stuff on the lawn too.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/17 10:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

alright lawn lovers. prepare to be amused. i'm going to experiment and try reviving my backyard lawn the cheapest way possible. worst case, I sod in the fall.

i'll try to keep you guys updated.

a week ago, i got some weed killer and sprayed my lawn.

weed condition as of yesterday.

the weeds are pretty much dying.



i then hand plucked all the weeds



after I tried tilling the dead lawn with my dethatcher at the lowest setting. worked pretty well. threw down a cubic yard of triple mix (probably not enough), starter fertilizer and almost a bag of costco grass seeds. called it a day after around 10 hours of labour.



we'll see if this works. i plan on watering it daily for the next couple of weeks. we'll see if the weeds outgrown the grass seed lol

yes yes, my backyard needs massive landscaping (shrub removal and such). the previous owner was in love with planting shrubs and not fences. i'm not looking for a killer lawn... i just want a decent looking one.


xza8
(Sr Member)
04/30/17 12:22 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Grass experts:

Can I lay black plastic ontop of existing lawn, then level with 1" of topsoil, then lay new sod?

I don't want to remove existing lawn because it's a temporary house.

I do want a decent lawn for my son to play in.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/17 02:49 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

That sod will die in no time if it can't establish new roots. 1in of top soil isn't enough, grass goes down 3-4inches.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/17 08:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

oh hot damn zaius good luck and keep us posted.
i personally would have just re-sodded the whole backyard.


CIVIC dude
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/17 09:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius






That's quite the "before" picture!!!

Little doubtful seed alone will get that lawn thick and full as it should be.

Keep us posted.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/30/17 11:34 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
a week ago, i got some weed killer and sprayed my lawn


I'm sorry to say the grass won't grow. Most weed killer has pre-emergent in it, so the grass seeds won't sprout. Gotta wait roughly 4 weeks after spraying the weed killer for new lawns.

Sorry man, I know the amount of hardwork it takes. Usually most try & grow the grass first & then kill the weeds.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/30/17 11:38 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: xza8
Grass experts:

Can I lay black plastic ontop of existing lawn, then level with 1" of topsoil, then lay new sod?

I don't want to remove existing lawn because it's a temporary house.

I do want a decent lawn for my son to play in.


If your laying new sod, just rent a tiller from Home Depot to tear everything up. The way you mentioned would work for about a month & then you'd have two sets of dead lawns to deal with once the summer comes.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/01/17 04:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thanks for the support guys.

ah bugger. my grass seeds won't grow? FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.

ok... i just read the bottle. "Grass seed can be safely sown 1-2 weeks after application at recommended rate. "

errrr... i'm cutting it close. i'll keep you guys update. C'MON SEEDS GROWWWWWWW FOR THE ZAIUS


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/01/17 08:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

lol, zaius, im prayin for you man. i just went full retard and started cutting up my front... we will see where this goes.

rented a sod cutter with the neighbour, cut everything, rolled/tore up one side now i have to do the other. even with the cutter, the sod does not want to roll up nicely, it's still a fight for every square foot. fuck my life.

its hilarious, my place just went from normal looking to total whitetrash within 2 hrs. (no grass + dumpster + new coax cable hanging from a tree going to the house lolol)

i should put one of the cars up on blocks to complete the look.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
05/01/17 08:47 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

my lawn is poppppiiinnn' since this rain!

just need to pick out some dandelion fuckers and we goooood.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/01/17 09:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks speed demon. Godspeed to your lawn too. I really don't want to re-seed in another two weeks.

How did you get rid of the old sod?


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/01/17 10:38 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Wow, your yard is a cluster fuck compared to mine. , but mine is really bad too, and I really doubt it'll improve this year since the previous owner really neglected the lawn since it's literally filled with dandelions.

Good Job and keep us posted.


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/01/17 10:39 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Still in the process but so far I cut it with rented sod cutter, then try to roll up into pieces and move to a rented bin.
Only did the narrow side, now have to do the bigger part.

Some of the pieces do not roll up well, even after being sliced, so they have to be dug up and/or loosened with a spade.

Bin probably won't be big enough.. will have to probably think of alternative methods.

All the rain isn't helping either.. the sod that already weighs a ton now weighs a metric fuckton more after being soaked.

\:\|


xza8
(Sr Member)
05/01/17 11:06 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: xza8
Grass experts:

Can I lay black plastic ontop of existing lawn, then level with 1" of topsoil, then lay new sod?

I don't want to remove existing lawn because it's a temporary house.

I do want a decent lawn for my son to play in.


If your laying new sod, just rent a tiller from Home Depot to tear everything up. The way you mentioned would work for about a month & then you'd have two sets of dead lawns to deal with once the summer comes.


Fuck it, I'm just going to pay $100 for 25 yards of wood chips on top of the black drop sheet and call it a day for my kid to play on.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/01/17 02:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
Thanks speed demon. Godspeed to your lawn too. I really don't want to re-seed in another two weeks.

How did you get rid of the old sod?


If you water the piss out of the lawn, let it start to grown in, then re-seed and water the hell out of it again then you'll have a nice lawn. it's all about growing grass to weed out the weeds lol. if that doesn't work, america weed b gone.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/01/17 02:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: xza8
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: xza8
Grass experts:

Can I lay black plastic ontop of existing lawn, then level with 1" of topsoil, then lay new sod?

I don't want to remove existing lawn because it's a temporary house.

I do want a decent lawn for my son to play in.


If your laying new sod, just rent a tiller from Home Depot to tear everything up. The way you mentioned would work for about a month & then you'd have two sets of dead lawns to deal with once the summer comes.


Fuck it, I'm just going to pay $100 for 25 yards of wood chips on top of the black drop sheet and call it a day for my kid to play on.


lol that's the easiest route, but don't get the red wood chips, i find they all loose their color and end up looking like crap.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/02/17 05:38 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Still in the process but so far I cut it with rented sod cutter, then try to roll up into pieces and move to a rented bin.
Only did the narrow side, now have to do the bigger part.

Some of the pieces do not roll up well, even after being sliced, so they have to be dug up and/or loosened with a spade.

Bin probably won't be big enough.. will have to probably think of alternative methods.

All the rain isn't helping either.. the sod that already weighs a ton now weighs a metric fuckton more after being soaked.

\:\|


Holy shit that's got to suck even now after all this rain. Damnnnnn bruh


355-Si
(Post Master Sr)
05/09/17 05:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My lawn is so fucking lumpy. Aeration or just get rid of it all and start fresh? lol

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/10/17 05:13 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: 355-Si
My lawn is so fucking lumpy. Aeration or just get rid of it all and start fresh? lol


good luck. mine's also an ankle breaker. i think the only way is to rake it level somehow, or just keep dumping soil on top. your lawn might looks like a pitcher's mound tho from the street.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/10/17 10:22 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My lawn is definitely the best in the neighbourhood now. I'll try to post pics soon. This year I aerated and dropped starter fertiliser along with Milorganite on Easter weekend. All of this rain has helped make it a lush deep green glory. Not one dandelion has bloomed on my turf yet while the rest of the neighbourhood lawns are a wasteland. Seriously watch and follow The Lawn Care Nut.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 07:12 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I pulled so many fucking dandelions out I swear someone snuck onto my back yard and seeded them on purpose. Combine that with dead leaves from the fall and my backyard looks fucking horrible

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/11/17 07:43 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?










Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 08:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Tomorrow is weed duty on the front yard before the rain on the weekend. Weed and these odd ball plants grow but grass?....nope.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 08:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I keep telling myself that I'm going to put down some pre-emergent herbicide, but like every year I forget

civic13
(Post Master)
05/11/17 09:00 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly




Wow, that is nice and lush.





c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 11:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?



Jesus, that's a beautiful lawn.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/11/17 01:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks! That's less than a year of true TLC. Just was doing it all wrong before.

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 02:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

look at dat grass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmHaKMMbjKw


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 06:20 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly









Good job man and thanks for posting close up/focused pics. That looks thick/healthy...once you have this figured out 110% please come and teach me.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 06:45 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Seriously, like fuck that looks awesome

Some do's and don't would really be appreciated!


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/11/17 08:49 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/11/17 09:07 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

*signs up for this class*

preach!


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/17 09:50 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


i knew usa weed killer was involved.

great tip on the baby shampoo tho, i'll do that from now on.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/11/17 11:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


You're giving away all the secrets lol. Baby shampoo also allows the soil to better absorb the nutrients(fertilizer, pre-emergent etc), I do that instead of aerating.


Lawn looks amazing, I bet it feels so nice to walk on.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/11/17 11:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


i knew usa weed killer was involved.

great tip on the baby shampoo tho, i'll do that from now on.


Has to be clear shampoo, not the milky stuff.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/17 04:51 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

deer gawd. that lawn. tell us more!

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/12/17 06:04 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


i knew usa weed killer was involved.

great tip on the baby shampoo tho, i'll do that from now on.


Has to be clear shampoo, not the milky stuff.


Regular Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo, not the antibacterial.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/12/17 06:09 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
deer gawd. that lawn. tell us more!


There's two US products I consider essential. Ortho Weed B' Gone and Milorganite fertiliser. I fertilised with it Easter and the results speak for themselves.

After that make sure you mow high and sharpen your mower blades. I purposely showed that close-up with the measuring tape because you want a good 3-1/2" - 4" grass blade. Don't let it get too long and use a mulcher. Don't bag clippings unless you let the grass get too long.


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/12/17 08:38 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Alright I'll be the forum's Lawn Whisperer. It's actually really simple once you regain control from the weeds. Step 1 - control your weeds! This means getting the good shit from the US. Once you do, use the proper mix in a pump hand sprayer. Add a bit of baby shampoo so the solution sticks to weed leaves instead of beading. Weed leaves are waxy and will repel a lot of the chemical if you don't add a surfactant like baby shampoo.

Now is prime time to attack dandelion.


Finally... I'm doing something right! Decided to go full attack mode this year.. I've been spraying the fuck out of anything that pops up... added some dish soap so it sticks.


I also used the fall fertilizer though... I suck at this.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/17 10:24 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So in addition to using the right fertilizer it seems as though you want to use a liquid based fertilizer, is that correct? I got that from the instructions to use a pump hand sprayer. The pellet-style are not as effective?

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/12/17 11:46 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Ok, so whos going to the US soon? My dandelions are out of control

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/12/17 02:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
So in addition to using the right fertilizer it seems as though you want to use a liquid based fertilizer, is that correct? I got that from the instructions to use a pump hand sprayer. The pellet-style are not as effective?


No. Granular fertiliser. Milorganite.

Liquid weed control. Ortho weed B gon

Sorry for the confusion.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/17 04:50 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
Ok, so whos going to the US soon? My dandelions are out of control


https://www.amazon.com/Spectracide-Weed-Lawns-Concentrate-HG-96392/dp/B00OHV5S96

i dumped all this grass seed with triple mix and nothing is sprouting other than broadleaf. wtf


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/12/17 05:20 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Best time for seeding is in the fall anyway. I can walk you through it if you're interested.

SW20_MR2
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/17 09:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I top dressed and seeded my lawn a few weeks ago. For some reason, nothing is sprouting in the front. The back is growing just fine though. This is the second year in a row. It sure what the prob is. Last year, I even laid fresh sod in a few spots and they died. Wonder if something is wrong with the soil.

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/12/17 10:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Could be soil, could be other conditions too like sunlight and water. Not getting enough or too much depending on what seed you used. I use a layer of peat moss on top of any seed I throw down in bare spots. It really helps seed to soil contact and prevents birds from eating them and runoff from watering. Always water at least 1/2" every day on new seeds until you see them really taking root. I throw down handfuls of seed too. When you think there's enough throw more down. I've been very successful using those steps. I've been very happy with the coated Scott's sun & shade or full sun (lots of Kentucky Blue in this one).

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/12/17 11:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Next step start stripping that lawn!

For folks looking for Ortho Killex and don't want to drive to the states: https://lawnproducts.ca/collections/selective-weed-killers/products/killex-1l-concentrate


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/12/17 11:44 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
Ok, so whos going to the US soon? My dandelions are out of control


https://www.amazon.com/Spectracide-Weed-Lawns-Concentrate-HG-96392/dp/B00OHV5S96

i dumped all this grass seed with triple mix and nothing is sprouting other than broadleaf. wtf


In your case it's because you used the weed killer, but be patient the weather this week has been too cold to grow seed. You'll get there, just wait another 2 weeks.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/12/17 11:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SW20_MR2
I top dressed and seeded my lawn a few weeks ago. For some reason, nothing is sprouting in the front. The back is growing just fine though. This is the second year in a row. It sure what the prob is. Last year, I even laid fresh sod in a few spots and they died. Wonder if something is wrong with the soil.


Take a picture so we know what you're working with. What seed did you use? If it's kentucky blue, it takes a month to sprout so you're not going to see any results yet. Was the new sod laid on tilled up soil? Did you press it down with a roller?


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/12/17 11:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My grass exactly 1 year ago. It gets out of control quickly if you don't stay on top of it due to the Milorganite. This is cut at max mower height as you can see the grass bending over.



TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/13/17 06:32 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Very nice! It's got that nice dark Milorganite hue lol.

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/13/17 07:32 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I was contemplating about Milorganite and if it was worth it, looks like I don't have a choice. Great looking lawn guys!

TY, how much peat moss did you throw above your seed? Did you ever use Scott's patch master as LCN does near the edges of the driveway etc? Great to see the amazing results, hoping I can get there soon.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/13/17 09:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Milorganite improves the soil not just the grass. Plus it has iron which helps the appearance and greening. It's the best.

I've only used peat moss and have had only great results. 1/4" or 1/2" is enough. Water every morning, try to use something to measure how much water you're putting down. I put 1/2" daily when seeding.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/13/17 10:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I just bought some 2-4,D for the weeds, I hope it's not too late to put it down. Dandelions are out of control.

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/13/17 11:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Wait until there's no rain in the forecast for 48 hours. I'll be hitting my parents lawn on Monday. Supposed to have decent weather next week.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/13/17 12:39 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
I just bought some 2-4,D for the weeds, I hope it's not too late to put it down. Dandelions are out of control.


As long as you have decent amount of grass you're okay, but if your grass is really patchy & bare, it's better to overseed, topsoil, fertilize, wait for it to grow & then kill the weeds.

Because if you kill the weeds first, then you gotta wait 4 weeks to plant any seed & by then it'll be too hot for any seed to grow leaving you with a patchy lawn for the rest of summer.

Now if it's just weeds along with the grass and it's all pretty decent just spray the killer.

So it really depends on your current condition.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/13/17 01:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm going to get out today and see how many of the weeds I can get rid of myself. Probably hold off on the weed killer as it's a bit to late.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/14/17 11:53 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Love that Rasta hat hahaj

civic13
(Post Master)
05/18/17 06:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I know earlier on in the thread some guys used the mower blade dethatcher. Just picked one up and was wondering if you just swap blades and go to town?

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/18/17 02:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
Love that Rasta hat hahaj


I noticed the dread hat too


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/19/17 08:02 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
I know earlier on in the thread some guys used the mower blade dethatcher. Just picked one up and was wondering if you just swap blades and go to town?


I'd double check with google, but I'm 90% sure thats all there is to it.




Lawn is looking GREAT this year. Not one weed to be found... yet. I just wish it was a deeper green. The neighbour has a lawn guy, he does her lawn, and a 1.5foot stripe down my front lawn... now I have a dark green 1.5foot stripe that I can't seem to match. I fertilize and all that, too. Looks fucking awful.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/19/17 05:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You need to use a fertiliser with iron in it to get that deep green.

Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/22/17 10:35 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

WAT DO FAM?




Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/22/17 01:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I spent the Saturday pulling weeds out the front yard. Go out today and there is a good 10 or more danilions on the lawn.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/22/17 04:15 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

denis, take weeds out and top soil/seed all over the whole thing

water like mad and hope it doesnt get too hot to kill the seeds


Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/22/17 06:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
denis, take weeds out and top soil/seed all over the whole thing

water like mad and hope it doesnt get too hot to kill the seeds


Scott's turf builder and top soil?


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/22/17 09:13 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
denis, take weeds out and top soil/seed all over the whole thing

water like mad and hope it doesnt get too hot to kill the seeds


This.

The main issue with your lawn is it's thinned out too much, so you need a shit ton of seed & then cover all the seed with top soil (1/4 inch at least). Any fertilizer will work just make sure you follow the instructions on the bag. Then water everyday for 2 weeks.

Costco has a big bag of Scotts sun & shade grass seed.

Oh, use a spreader don't do it by hand.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/22/17 09:40 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
denis, take weeds out and top soil/seed all over the whole thing

water like mad and hope it doesnt get too hot to kill the seeds


This.

The main issue with your lawn is it's thinned out too much, so you need a shit ton of seed & then cover all the seed with top soil (1/4 inch at least). Any fertilizer will work just make sure you follow the instructions on the bag. Then water everyday for 2 weeks.

Costco has a big bag of Scotts sun & shade grass seed.

Oh, use a spreader don't do it by hand.


This. The only variation I'd do is top soil, shit load of seed and peat moss on top.

The weather is looking cool and rainy the next little while. I'd get on it now and keep on watering throughout the summer if it gets really hot.


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/22/17 10:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

looking at the weather it looks like we are getting consistent rain in the next week or two.
if you have the time, do this wednesday. temps and rain will help it grow.

what i did is in a big bucket mix the seed and topsoil by hand then lay it down. wildouts way is faster.

spreader the fert. seed go nuts.

fert also promotes weed growth, but dont get discouraged. get the grass growing first and kill weeds later.


Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/23/17 09:01 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

SO steps as follows?

1 seed
2 too soil
3 fertilizer
4 water the shit out of it?


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/23/17 10:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
denis, take weeds out and top soil/seed all over the whole thing

water like mad and hope it doesnt get too hot to kill the seeds


Scott's turf builder and top soil?


That product is the biggest waste of money. You can make your own "turf builder" with a bit of peat moss, soil and grass seed all in one shot.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/23/17 04:33 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

look at dat grassssssss



Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/23/17 05:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Dats nice

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/23/17 06:07 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thanks mang. i have the local dude who looks like he's done a bit too much meth in his life to thank for it

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/23/17 09:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
SO steps as follows?

0 deweed/dethatch
1 seed
2 top soil
3 fertilizer
4 water the shit out of it?


Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/23/17 09:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks Simon .


<---- checks Canadian tire flyer


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/23/17 09:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

be careful with cheap topsoil as they are usually filled with twigs and shit you dont want.
i actually used black earth this year. its doing ok.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/23/17 10:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
SO steps as follows?

0 deweed/dethatch
1 seed
2 top soil
3 fertilizer
4 water the shit out of it?


Yup.

I use whatever top soil, black earth, peat moss is on sale/cheapest. Any will work, you're just using it to protect the seed from the birds eating it all and to slightly level out the low spots. The fertilizer will be doing the main work of providing the lawn with nutrients.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/24/17 09:30 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I friggin love peat moss, took TY's suggestion and the lawn is growing out like crazy.

I also started measuring out my fertilizer the way the LCN does it to ensure proper fertilization. Glad I started doing that because the "spreader settings" instructions on fertilizer bags sucks balls. Aim for anywhere from .75-1 lbs of N/1000 sq. ft.

Dennis, make sure the fertilizer you use for seeding has phosphorus in it (the middle number). Phosphorus is important for growing roots.


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/25/17 07:56 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
You need to use a fertiliser with iron in it to get that deep green.

Any recommendations for a product I don't have to cross the border for?


As of last night:




SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/25/17 08:57 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

From what I've seen Scott's Turf Builder Max has the highest amount of iron of the bags I've checked at 5%. Milorganite is listed at 2.5% so you would technically have to throw down twice the amount of Milorganite to achieve the same dosage as Turf Builider.

That being said Milorganite loads the soil with a better slow release nitrogen that won't burn the lawn and throws down a lot of great food to help other organic matter grow in your soil and has a better type of iron that is more easily consumed by the grass.


xza8
(Sr Member)
05/25/17 08:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Get new sod installed for $1.50 a sf, problem solved for life.





SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/25/17 09:08 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: xza8
Get new sod installed for $1.50 a sf, problem solved for life.



If only it was that easy! Great view of the tee boxes, I could people watch all day.


xza8
(Sr Member)
05/25/17 09:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice
 Originally Posted By: xza8
Get new sod installed for $1.50 a sf, problem solved for life.



If only it was that easy! Great view of the tee boxes, I could people watch all day.


People spend $15 a sf to get interlock patios but can't spare $1.5 for new lush sod?


civic13
(Post Master)
05/25/17 09:21 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice
From what I've seen Scott's Turf Builder Max has the highest amount of iron of the bags I've checked at 5%. Milorganite is listed at 2.5% so you would technically have to throw down twice the amount of Milorganite to achieve the same dosage as Turf Builider.

That being said Milorganite loads the soil with a better slow release nitrogen that won't burn the lawn and throws down a lot of great food to help other organic matter grow in your soil and has a better type of iron that is more easily consumed by the grass.

Does Milorganite stain at all as some reviews of the Scotts Turf Builder Max said it satined their driveway/walkway.


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/25/17 09:27 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice
From what I've seen Scott's Turf Builder Max has the highest amount of iron of the bags I've checked at 5%. Milorganite is listed at 2.5% so you would technically have to throw down twice the amount of Milorganite to achieve the same dosage as Turf Builider.

That being said Milorganite loads the soil with a better slow release nitrogen that won't burn the lawn and throws down a lot of great food to help other organic matter grow in your soil and has a better type of iron that is more easily consumed by the grass.


I keep hearing about Milorganite, but I was under the impression it's US only... I'll pick up some turf builder on the way home, thanks!


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/25/17 09:27 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13

Does Milorganite stain at all as some reviews of the Scotts Turf Builder Max said it satined their driveway/walkway.


From what I've read, it's idiot proof. Doesn't burn, doesn't stain, can go on the lawn, garden, etc


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/25/17 09:54 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: markw

I keep hearing about Milorganite, but I was under the impression it's US only... I'll pick up some turf builder on the way home, thanks!


It is only available in the States but next time I swing down I'm buying myself a few bags, that and concentrated pre emergents to take care of the weeds the lazy way.


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/25/17 10:01 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice


It is only available in the States but next time I swing down I'm buying myself a few bags, that and concentrated pre emergents to take care of the weeds the lazy way.


Damn, scotts it is! I've got a few jugs of the US weed stuff, used it last year and killed off most of the weeds, this year I've been pulling as I see them; hasn't been bad... not one weed on the lawn currently


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/26/17 04:43 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
 Originally Posted By: SiRice
From what I've seen Scott's Turf Builder Max has the highest amount of iron of the bags I've checked at 5%. Milorganite is listed at 2.5% so you would technically have to throw down twice the amount of Milorganite to achieve the same dosage as Turf Builider.

That being said Milorganite loads the soil with a better slow release nitrogen that won't burn the lawn and throws down a lot of great food to help other organic matter grow in your soil and has a better type of iron that is more easily consumed by the grass.

Does Milorganite stain at all as some reviews of the Scotts Turf Builder Max said it satined their driveway/walkway.


Milorganite doesn't stain. I stopped using Scotts Max Green because of the yo-yo effect. Put it down grass looks really green, 3 weeks later back to normal, put more down looks great & then 3 weeks later back to normal. Pretty much synthetic fertilizers only feed the blade so as soon as you cut it, you're moneys gone...whereas Milorganite feeds the soil.

Milorganite used to be local that's when I stocked up, but last year they banned it. I grabbed the last stock at my local Rona. Now gotta head to the states for it.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/28/17 06:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

All the effort is paying off.

Last year. First spring in new house.


Today after a fresh mow.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
05/28/17 08:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

wow, great work.

deets...


Denis Si
(Post Master)
05/28/17 10:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Fuck, weed is destroying my driveway. I have 5 going right thRough the goddamn asphalt. How to kill em?

civic13
(Post Master)
05/29/17 07:50 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
wow, great work.

deets...

+1


SW20_MR2
(Post Master Sr)
05/29/17 08:16 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Looks awesome, Tasty!

One thing I'm going to try this fall is to rent a slit seeder. The last 2 springs, I've re-seeded and top dressed with triple mix with mixed results. Peat moss seemed to have helped in a few areas, but growth is sporadic. The slit seeder puts the seeds directly into the soil, so it should help with keeping the seeds more moist.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/29/17 08:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks guys,

No real technique on my part. All of last year it looked like crap, I seeded and watered but didn't do any fall prep. This year I raked up all the pine needles (have a blue spruce in the front). Raked more and tried to dig up the ground doing so after a rainfall. Threw down a few bags of black soil mixture, used the coated seeds and grass nutrients just before another rainfall and then a week or so later dropped more grass seed (but the cheaper stuff this time).

Adding the soil + all the rain really helped (and a shit load of grass seeds) as you can see by the first pic the ground was pretty dry and hard. Going forward I'm going to keep the mower at the second to highest settings, I think I was cutting the grass too short last year and will leave the trimmings there instead of bagging it until the grass really gets root.


xza8
(Sr Member)
05/29/17 09:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
Fuck, weed is destroying my driveway. I have 5 going right thRough the goddamn asphalt. How to kill em?


Boiling water + vinegar.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/29/17 10:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Looking good! Proper mowing height is so important and a minor detail practically everybody overlooks.

My lawn is still looking great. I made the mistake of not putting any pre-emergent down thinking I would need to do some seeding in the spring. Everything filled in so thick and lush that I didn't need to seed and am now battling a small crabgrass issue. I'll have to do the weed B gon on it now. Also got a bit of fungus in the front. Byproduct of a thick lawn that has remained very moist all spring. Threw down a fungicide already, I'm happy now that I picked up in the US. Got it just in case.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/29/17 01:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

^^^ my neighbour did this for 3 years straight until he finally asked me why his lawn keeps dying. I told him to stop mowing on the lowest setting.

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/29/17 02:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: xza8
 Originally Posted By: Denis Si
Fuck, weed is destroying my driveway. I have 5 going right thRough the goddamn asphalt. How to kill em?


Boiling water + vinegar.

+ salt ?


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/29/17 06:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
^^^ my neighbour did this for 3 years straight until he finally asked me why his lawn keeps dying. I told him to stop mowing on the lowest setting.


They think they're turning their lawn into a fairway at the golf course. Not the same grass folks.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 07:03 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've been guilty of that as well, shorter = more better!

My front lawn is like concrete, I'm honestly thinking of sodding the entire thing. 2-3in of topsoil + sod and we're done.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/17 07:23 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?



 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Today after a fresh mow.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/17 07:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Fucking neighbours look like farm fields with the fucking foot-high dandelions all around me.

My backyard looks like shit -- fucking moss growing in some shadier areas...

Picked up some Weed B Gon and will spray that shit all over to see if it helps. (I also have a massive 4L or so jug of Round Up ... didn't realize there's a fucking diff between ALL-KILLER vs Weed Killers .. \:\| )


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/30/17 07:29 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
Fucking neighbours look like farm fields with the fucking foot-high dandelions all around me.

My backyard looks like shit -- fucking moss growing in some shadier areas...

Picked up some Weed B Gon and will spray that shit all over to see if it helps. (I also have a massive 4L or so jug of Round Up ... didn't realize there's a fucking diff between ALL-KILLER vs Weed Killers .. \:\| )


You can kill moss with dawn dish soap and water. It won't fix the condition causing it though so it'll likely return.


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/30/17 08:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Speaking of fertilizers, how does Milorganite compare to Magic Carpet?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/30/17 12:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
I've been guilty of that as well, shorter = more better!

My front lawn is like concrete, I'm honestly thinking of sodding the entire thing. 2-3in of topsoil + sod and we're done.


Water with baby shampoo ;\)

It'll be all soft after


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 01:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Cutting short looks much cleaner/tidier.

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/17 01:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Does everyone leave their grass clippings on the ground? Anyone bag them? I think a problem I had a few years back was I would leave them on the ground but I was cutting the grass short (and not often enough) which was resulting in longer clippings which in turn were doing more harm than good. I think the clippings were drowning out the rest of the grass.

markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 02:18 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
Does everyone leave their grass clippings on the ground? Anyone bag them? I think a problem I had a few years back was I would leave them on the ground but I was cutting the grass short (and not often enough) which was resulting in longer clippings which in turn were doing more harm than good. I think the clippings were drowning out the rest of the grass.

I cut at the highest setting, and I leave them on the ground. It's fine unless I miss a day and it starts to get long.. then I'd prefer to bag it.... But durham won't take grass in brown bags. I've got 3 in my garage now that they kicked holes into (to see whats in there), left a sticker on the bag, and left it at the end of my driveway.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/17 02:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Yea I know mow at the second highest setting, but if i don't do it on time it gets long. I bag it and throw other yard wasted on top. Not sure how thats going to play out in Toronto. In Markham it was great. NEVER had a problem with grass in the brown bags (even then i put yard waste ontop)

I'm pretty sure nowhere in the province can you bag (yard, garbage etc) your grass

Kicking holes in the bags? Clever but \:\(


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/30/17 03:05 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You can brown bag grass clippings in vaughan and maybe a few other places?

Not in durham tho.. came as a shocker the first time i saw that.


Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 03:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Peel doesn't accept them either.

I'm not sure if they actually check though.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 03:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You guys can bag grass clippings and put them at the curb?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/30/17 04:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I bag the first couple of mowes & then mulch the rest of the year.

I've brown bagged my clippings since 2010 & so far they've taken them. (Durham)

Watch now that I've said that, they won't take it tomorrow.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/17 05:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ya in vaughan i brown bag the grass, what do you do with it then Bill?

TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/30/17 06:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Speaking of fertilizers, how does Milorganite compare to Magic Carpet?



Never tried Magic Carpet. Reason I like Milorganite is it's organic and has iron in it.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/30/17 06:08 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

For mowing height you want to be cutting off the top third of the blade and mulching (leave it on the ground). The grass clippings themselves have stored nitrogen in them so it's like recycling your fertilizer. If you let it get too long and then chop it too short you can introduce all kinds of issues.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/17 09:45 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

#doyouevenmulchbro

my guys won't pickup grass clippings so mulch is only option for me.

Looking fresh T! I learned about now height the hard way too.

Need that US stuff so I can get rid of the crab and weeds meh


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 11:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO

Kicking holes in the bags? Clever but \:\(


I swear the garbage guy has a vendetta against me, after years of me hiding the grass under yard waste. The best part, he kicked the hole and left it.. it rained all day. Bag ripped in two when I got home and tried to move it. FUUUUUUUUCK


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/31/17 11:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

How do you guys mulch your grass and then what do you do with the mulch? Use it as compost?

/mulchn00b


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 11:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
#doyouevenmulchbro

my guys won't pickup grass clippings so mulch is only option for me.

Looking fresh T! I learned about now height the hard way too.

Need that US stuff so I can get rid of the crab and weeds meh


YOu have the same guys I'd bet... we are super close lol... you should take a trip to buffalo and grab some, it's awesome. (and get me some because I want to try... lol)


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 11:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
How do you guys mulch your grass and then what do you do with the mulch? Use it as compost?

/mulchn00b


Mower without the bag, mulch it back onto the grass... that's it.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/31/17 11:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Ah ok, "mulching" is just the act of leaving the clippings on the ground. I thought there was more to it.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 01:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
ya in vaughan i brown bag the grass, what do you do with it then Bill?


I do to. Although because of this thread I am now mulching 100% of the time


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/31/17 02:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Just make sure you don't let the grass get too long. If you let it grow out and don't bag the clippings the clumped cut grass can choke out your growing grass.

markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 02:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice
Just make sure you don't let the grass get too long. If you let it grow out and don't bag the clippings the clumped cut grass can choke out your growing grass.


Yep. And this is why I have to cut two/three times a week.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/31/17 03:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm mowing every other day. Conditions have been perfect so far this year for growth.

Make sure your mower has mulching capability. All it is is an attachment that forces the cut blades to circulate for an extra second around the blades to chop them up more finely before dropping them on the lawn. Not all mowers have this.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/31/17 05:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I lost that attachment, so fuck it, I just remove the bag and let it do whatever it can

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/01/17 01:28 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

They took it, I only put out 2 bags being worried lol

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
I'm mowing every other day.


This right here, miss one week & you're screwed


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
06/01/17 05:08 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ok update to my last post a month ago.

before (after dethatching and throwing down triple mix)



after


before (after dethatching and throwing down triple mix also)

after


as for the front, I threw down some starter and some magic carpet. thanks to all this rain, my lawn has come back from the dead. it's pretty lush. i am happy with it.

the backyard looks better in the photo and in real life. it has not filled in yet though... still kinda disappointed. I've been overseeding like a mad man. it's still patchy as F. i might just wait till the fall and try this again. the crabgrass in the middle needs to go and some sort of weed is growing near the side of my house which I have no idea how to get rid of.



like wtf is this weed? it's everywhere. (no it's not strawberry lol)


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
06/01/17 09:42 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Nice work! I got those too. Just gotta kill em with the good stuff

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/02/17 02:06 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You're doing great man. Unfortunately the weather has been shit for growing great lush grass. The rain is perfect, but the temps at night keep dipping below 15C so it kills off some seed.

Just keep to the process and hope for better weather (warmer at night), without it getting too hot during the day. Then once it's all thick and nice, use the good weed killer and kill all the unwanted crabgrass & shit.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
06/02/17 12:11 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Zaius, looking great. The seed will grow, just need to keep making sure water hits that seed daily. I have been watering my lawn everyday even if it rained (I grew my lawn from seed). My front lawn was completely dead, like your starting backyard picture, it's now fuller than your front yard pic!

I'll keep going back to what TY suggested, peat moss. It protected the seed and insulated them from the cold. I'm 100% sure it's the main reason the yard grew out so well.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
06/02/17 03:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

peat moss eh? i just looked at my lawn in the backyard. the weeds are starting to take control again.

ARGHHHHHHHHH. i'll water it again tonight.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
06/02/17 06:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Peat moss and daily watering is your friend...

Before


Amending soil


Result (no peat moss)


Today (after peat moss)


TYJelly
(Post Master)
06/02/17 11:37 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Yes my man! We have success! Great job.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
06/03/17 12:07 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

very nice sirice!

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
06/03/17 08:01 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i am jelly lol

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
06/03/17 09:35 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks guys, the project started on April 14th so that gives you a good idea of what can be done in a pretty short amount of time. Just takes water, peat moss, starter fertilizer and you're set. Can't wait to head to the states to get some Milorganite.

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/14/17 02:30 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

none of you guys have shit on my uncle LOL (actually all of the cousins are cracking jokes )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66w4dHE49Oc&list=PLiX57MVqxqTnyL1HngUSvsjvyn7ldILOi


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
06/14/17 03:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

upskirt photos on uncle fenton's lawn please

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/14/17 04:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

the rice runs strong in my fam





SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
06/14/17 04:21 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Anyone have issues with mushrooms? My front lawn has some. I pick them out throw down iron rich fertilizer and they still come up. I've done that about 3 times now.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
06/14/17 04:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
the rice runs strong in my fam






Looks great, also Charles is awesome


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/15/17 12:41 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
the rice runs strong in my fam





tree outta 10


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/15/17 03:42 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

you can't bless unks wid a 10?

Hatorade
(Post Master Supreme)
06/15/17 04:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Wow love it titty. So rice lol

Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
06/15/17 09:07 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout

tree outta 10


You win the internet today.


The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
06/15/17 10:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Any suggestions lol



zc911
(Post Master Supreme)
06/16/17 08:40 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?


Anyone know someone selling a lawn tractor? I just need something cheap like $500-$700. I've been lowballing on kijiji but no takers yet lol
And anything in that price range is too far away to make it worth the drive

Mine broke and still waiting on parts \:\( Grass is getting past the shins now!


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
06/16/17 08:49 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: The Postman
Any suggestions lol


No seriously. Is that really your front lawn or trolling? Looks like a new development at which point won't they be laying down new sod at some point?


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
06/26/17 11:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Welp...


I tried real hard this year, no weeds, no off colour spots, no dead spots. Cutting the god damn lawn three times a week.


It all went to hell with all the rain, I have pooling now for some reason, and the 1x1 spot has since turned into a 4x4 spot. The grass is dead, it smells like swamp. I have no clue wtf to do. I think I'm going to fill the area with limestone screening and put an outdoor fire pit in the space.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/26/17 11:54 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: markw
Welp...


I tried real hard this year, no weeds, no off colour spots, no dead spots. Cutting the god damn lawn three times a week.


It all went to hell with all the rain, I have pooling now for some reason, and the 1x1 spot has since turned into a 4x4 spot. The grass is dead, it smells like swamp. I have no clue wtf to do. I think I'm going to fill the area with limestone screening and put an outdoor fire pit in the space.


Take a quick picture. There's no way the grass should be dead with this amount of rain we've had. Pooling is okay, obviously depends on how much. Take a quick pic, could be a simple fix.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
06/26/17 12:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
Anyone have issues with mushrooms? My front lawn has some. I pick them out throw down iron rich fertilizer and they still come up. I've done that about 3 times now.


Ya I have them sometimes too, big fatheads coming out of nowhere.


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
06/27/17 08:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout

Take a quick picture. There's no way the grass should be dead with this amount of rain we've had. Pooling is okay, obviously depends on how much. Take a quick pic, could be a simple fix.


It's getting worse by the day. Looks almost like the whole section of yard is sinking... it's a big bowl now.


(large pic)
http://i.imgur.com/D4sV57w.jpg


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
06/27/17 09:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So much rain, my backyard looks like a mushroom farm.

wow, titty's lawn!


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
06/27/17 03:17 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

oh that's not mine that's my uncle's in jamajax

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
06/28/17 01:28 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: markw
 Originally Posted By: Wildout

Take a quick picture. There's no way the grass should be dead with this amount of rain we've had. Pooling is okay, obviously depends on how much. Take a quick pic, could be a simple fix.


It's getting worse by the day. Looks almost like the whole section of yard is sinking... it's a big bowl now.


(large pic)
http://i.imgur.com/D4sV57w.jpg


You have grubs \:\(

Do you have any Grub Ex on hand?


DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/05/17 08:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thread revival...

So we have a backyard that is half dense shade and half part shade. We took down the previous owner's swingset this spring and raked up all of the wood chips, turned the soil and added topsoil. Did a few rounds of Scott's seed for shade/sun mix which they say is just fine for dense shade.

It grew in pretty well this spring but come July I noticed if I turned the lawnmower on it too rough (waited a good 6 weeks to mow over the new stuff), the grass would easily rip out and is a bit thin. I figure it's young and will grow deeper roots but it hasn't really. It seems like it has gotten thinner too.

Fast forward to yesterday. Had some people with their kids over and there was an area they were fucking around in and they basically managed to turn a section of grass into bare soil. This wasn't even the new seed but old grass. I went over to examine and the grass isn't even attached if but a little to the soil. Like I can just grab it and it comes right up with no effort and barely any soil attached. I think I could probably rake this section from the small 2x1 foot patch to about a 6x4 foot patch before it gets to grass that is somewhat rooted.

Upon reading first thought was grub worms but I dug around and found none. What should I do? Rake up that large patch and just reseed? Lightly rake in some topsoil over the new stuff and overseed it? Apply GrubEx for the hell of it? Aerate?

I want my lawn to be somewhat nice but shade always seems like more work. Tips appreciated!


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
09/05/17 08:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Post of pic....it could be a couple of things, but sounds like you have hard soil.

DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/05/17 08:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Will do in the morning.

DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/06/17 11:01 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So here are the pictures. First one is the area I seeded this spring. Since the lawn is long, it doesn't show as much of the bare area. But its somewhat sparse. When we seeded, I did turn the soil up and throw down some top soil... So, do I just rake in some Scott's Seeding Soil and spread seed/water? Should I aerate?



Here is a sample of the grass that just comes up with basically no effort. The soil looks a little more loose than it was because I dug around looking for grubs. Notice how there is basically no dirt attached to the grass. It comes up almost like hay! If I rake this section up until it stops coming up easy, should I just turn up the soil and add soil and re-seed?




I'm wondering if before I even do anything if I should rent an aerator this weekend? I can guarantee the lazy-ass owners never did any amount of yard-work other than mowing before we moved in last fall.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
09/06/17 02:30 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Ahh the pic helps a ton.

Basically this is what happens when one waters too often, the roots stay near the top of the soil instead of growing down instead to get the water. This isn't your fault as it's rained pretty much constantly this year.

To fix it, now is actually the best time in preparation for next year. You have to rake up as much as the dead grass that you can (do the whole yard), not just the one spot. There will be a lot of dead grass just the time of year & your lawn will look thinner, don't worry.

Aerate if you want, it's not necessary, but doesn't hurt. And re-seed & fertilize again now & again in 4 weeks. You need your lawn to thicken up. Cut more often as you don't want the current grass to shade out the new seed. Twice a week is fine, don't cut too low, for the look. Try the 2nd or 3rd highest height on your mower.

Costco has the massive bag of Scotts Sun & Shade for $62ish. I've seen it as low as $45 in-store.

https://www.costco.ca/Scotts-Turf-Builde....100368569.html


DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/06/17 03:17 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks so much for the reply!

First off, if you haven't noticed, I live in Milwaukee. I actually found this thread by mistake searching all forums for "lawn", instead of Out There, which had a much less helpful thread last year that I was trying to find. So I ended up accidentally posting in Ontario, but we probably had very similar weather regardless; "cool", rainy summer. \:\)

Anyhow, should I rake in topsoil into the areas where good grass remains? Or just lay down the seed/fertilizer and let it do its thing?

Also, an auxilary question, and I'm glad I waited before doing anything - Some areas of the lawn have some clover patches. I was actually going to spray weed and feed on the patches after the rain ends in the next day or so, but obviously if I'm overseeding the whole yard its probably not a good idea. Worry about the clover patches now or next year?

Thanks so much!


TYJelly
(Post Master)
09/06/17 08:21 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Seed now. Best time of year. Scott's coated sun/shade mix and throw it down liberally on top of bare soil. Best practice is to cover the seed with some peat moss. Water daily about 1/2" for the next couple of weeks. Go buy yourself a couple of bags of Milorganite and spread a full application over your entire lawn, not just seeded areas.

You're fortunate you reside in the US and not under the draconian anti-lawn laws we have up here. Deal with the clover next year. Get yourself some Ortho Weed B Gone concentrate and mix it in a gallon hand pump sprayer.

Check out The Lawn Care Nut on YouTube. He's got great tips on everything. I came to post an update on my lawn. Standby.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
09/06/17 09:09 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?



Full growing season of Milorganite. Had to spot spray a few weeds in August, mostly clover. Had a bit of crabgrass come in but knocked it out with the Weed B Gone. I'll definitely be putting a pre-emergent down in spring.



Close-up.



Got to keep watering.



Decided to fill in some low spots and seeded with Kentucky Bluegrass. Best time of year to fix any problem areas.





DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/06/17 09:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Excellent, I will be doing this after the inlaws visit this weekend (Sunday). My wife requested there at least be some semblance of grass for their first visit to the new place.

Supposed to rain off and on through tomorrow night anyhow. Thanks guys!


TYJelly
(Post Master)
09/06/17 09:27 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

You're actually in Milwaukee! The source of Milorganite is your own shit! Keep up the great work.

DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
09/06/17 09:52 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I was going to post that.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
09/07/17 01:27 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Seed now. Best time of year. Scott's coated sun/shade mix and throw it down liberally on top of bare soil. Best practice is to cover the seed with some peat moss. Water daily about 1/2" for the next couple of weeks. Go buy yourself a couple of bags of Milorganite and spread a full application over your entire lawn, not just seeded areas.

You're fortunate you reside in the US and not under the draconian anti-lawn laws we have up here. Deal with the clover next year. Get yourself some Ortho Weed B Gone concentrate and mix it in a gallon hand pump sprayer.

Check out The Lawn Care Nut on YouTube. He's got great tips on everything. I came to post an update on my lawn. Standby.


Spot on advice. I'm jealous you get the good stuff (Orthro, Milogranite) without jumping through hoops.


Looking good TYJelly. I have a ton of repairs to do as well.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
09/07/17 08:55 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

TY/Wildout, nice info man. I follow very similar practice for my lawn as such and it works out well. Mind you my front lawn isn't much larger than my kitchen...so yeah

i'm about to see it in the coming weeks, and winter fert later.


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
09/07/17 02:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ITT, wildout shares his wisdom from growing weed.

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
09/07/17 08:14 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Seed now. Best time of year. Scott's coated sun/shade mix and throw it down liberally on top of bare soil. Best practice is to cover the seed with some peat moss. Water daily about 1/2" for the next couple of weeks. Go buy yourself a couple of bags of Milorganite and spread a full application over your entire lawn, not just seeded areas.

You're fortunate you reside in the US and not under the draconian anti-lawn laws we have up here. Deal with the clover next year. Get yourself some Ortho Weed B Gone concentrate and mix it in a gallon hand pump sprayer.

Check out The Lawn Care Nut on YouTube. He's got great tips on everything. I came to post an update on my lawn. Standby.


I would actually do a combination of starter fertilizer and Milorganite, throw down starter fertilizer so you get about 1 lbs P in per 1000 sq ft. You will usually end up with .70-.75 of Nitrogen in per 1000 sq ft. with the starter fertilizer. Supplement the remaining Nitrogen with a second application of Milorganite to make up the difference so you end up getting a total of 1 lbs of N in per 1000 sq ft.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
09/07/17 08:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Haha someone's been watching the Lawn Care Nut!

I forgot to mention the starter fertiliser.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
09/07/17 08:30 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: TYJelly
Haha someone's been watching the Lawn Care Nut!

I forgot to mention the starter fertiliser.


LCN is a god amongst men.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
10/07/17 10:00 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
just used my dethatcher yesterday. for $100, it works pretty well.



after top dressing, overseeding and fertilizing. i hope this works.



my backyard is another totally different problem. i don't know where to start





not sure if you guys remember my lawn before, but after a bit of fertilizer and care, I got the front lawn to look like this.



and backyard still looks like donkey poop, but it's getting there...



All I've been using is magic carper fertilizer and general all purpose grass seeds. I'm not a fan of the costco scotts grass seeds. Too low in kentucky blue... so I've been using my local landscaping store's grass seeds instead.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
10/08/17 05:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Nice job on the front yard, it’s amazing what can be accomplished in under 1 year.

spd-dmn
(Post Master)
04/27/18 09:08 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Soooo.... whats a good pre emergent to use? Never done this step before.. is it too early?
I read its too early now to put down soring fertilizer.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/18 09:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ahhhhhhhh that time again. fuck me it's hard to even get 1hr free with 2 kiddies roaming the house. hopefully the older one will help with the labour during a Sat or Sun afternoon since i'm getting lazy lol.

spddmn wait until mid-May.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/27/18 10:19 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I wish I had photos from last summer ... I've never had my grass as perfect, beautiful, green, and consistent as ever...

I actually sat there like a Chinaman on a little stool, using my v-shaped weed tool extracting weeds

Now the grass looks like shit again ... Time to overseed again... (I REALLY REALLY overseed...)

QUESTION: So, I have a swale in the backyard, AND it doesn't get much sun throughout the day ... it's always moist, and I routinely get moss 'n shit...

Fill that shit in to level it out? Construction/landscaping buddy says to leave it alone, as a swale is meant to channel water / etc / etc... But... it's in a real awkward location, and also where I enter the yard...


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/18 01:32 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Worked on the backyard last weekend cleaning up old leaves and raking. Doing the front this weekend and will throw seed down. Hopefully keep the weeds at bay this year (fingers crossed).

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/18 02:11 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've got some 2,4D. When do I put this shit down? I've still got some snow in the back yard, lol.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/28/18 07:30 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
I've got some 2,4D. When do I put this shit down? I've still got some snow in the back yard, lol.


if you’re planning on seeding, don’t spray the 2,4d. you need to wait at least 2-3 weeks after spraying.

if you’re seeding, wait until the 2nd or 3rd mowing of the new grass before throwing down the 2,4d. that’s going to be like at least a month.


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
04/28/18 10:23 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Sooo... pre emergents? Any good ones out there recommended? Other than typical boxstore products?

I want to kill eeeds early this year for a change lol


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 07:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i dunno but FUCK ALLERGIES MUTHERFUCKING FUCK!!! \:\(

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/18 08:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Sooo... pre emergents? Any good ones out there recommended? Other than typical boxstore products?

I want to kill eeeds early this year for a change lol


i think it's too late for pre emergents now. i see dandelions leaves popping up everywhere. FFFFFFFF


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 09:14 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Sooo... pre emergents? Any good ones out there recommended? Other than typical boxstore products?

I want to kill eeeds early this year for a change lol


i think it's too late for pre emergents now. i see dandelions leaves popping up everywhere. FFFFFFFF


Nothing up here yet, I need to get that 2,4D down soon before my backyard turns into dandelion heaven like it did last year, lol.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 11:22 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

What's 2,4D you guys keep talking about?

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/18 12:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
 Originally Posted By: zaius
 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Sooo... pre emergents? Any good ones out there recommended? Other than typical boxstore products?

I want to kill eeeds early this year for a change lol


i think it's too late for pre emergents now. i see dandelions leaves popping up everywhere. FFFFFFFF


Nothing up here yet, I need to get that 2,4D down soon before my backyard turns into dandelion heaven like it did last year, lol.


i think for 2,4d to work, you’ll need some of the weeds to sprout. it needs the leaves for it to stick on.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/18 01:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
What's 2,4D you guys keep talking about?


weed poison that doesn’t hurt your grass... but the liberals banned it for residential use. you’ll need to go to the states to pick up... or buy online if you can


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 01:57 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

what brand is 2,4D? or is 2,4D a specific brand?

Senor Eduardo_82
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 02:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Someone please contact Larry Page. It appears Google is down.






Warning, Spoiler:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic_acid


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/30/18 06:03 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: I like to kiss my own curry butt
Someone please contact Larry Page. It appears Google is down.




Warning, Spoiler:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic_acid


If you see Larry, please tell him that I miss euphoric.


TYJelly
(Post Master)
05/04/18 05:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Sooo... pre emergents? Any good ones out there recommended? Other than typical boxstore products?

I want to kill eeeds early this year for a change lol


Pre-emergents will only work for grassy weeds like crabgrass and your window is now. Good luck finding a decent product up here though. Only option I've found here is Scott's corn gluten. Not sure how well it works but I threw down some dimension last week that should last 4 months. Just in time to seed in late August. Don't seed until then. Better chance of your seedlings surviving and thriving.

2,4-D is a post emergent. Can only work when the weed (hello dandelions!) are actively growing.


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/05/18 03:06 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

The window for pre emergents has passed, it needs to go down before soil temperatures reach 55F. Up here in Stouffville this year that was on April 21st. At 55 the seeds have already germinated and are actively rooting.

This map shows the approximate go time to lay it down, yellow is early, green is ideal orange is past. http://www.gddtracker.net/?model=7&offset=0 Instead of relying on this it's best to measure yourself with a soil thermometer like this one: https://www.amazon.ca/Luster-Leaf-Prod-I...L70_&dpSrc=srch

If you put it down now you're just wasting money. Corn Gluten Meal (CGM) is a really expensive application, $30/1000 sq ft!


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/06/18 03:38 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

update from : Post from April last year

I went from



to



to



so with a lot of labour, it can be done. mainly triple mix and grass seeds. I think the fall grass seeding was most impactive. However, without the 20+ bags of triple mix, I don't think I could have pulled it off as well.

and yes, my fence and shrubs are ghetto. In due time...


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
05/06/18 08:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

awesome man!!!

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/06/18 09:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I put down 2,4d under the cover of dark tonight, lol! Give it another spot blast in a few days.

spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/11/18 04:22 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So is there any chance we can have a summary of the steps needed, in order, to get some sweet-ass results like zaius and SiRice? I feel like there is an over-abundance of information and misinformation out there, it's tough to get my head wrapped around all of it.

Here are the steps I sort of have in my head but hoping the pros can chime in!

For new sod that was just put in 8 months ago, to help it grow even bettar:

1. Overseed --> for good results, use good soil on top of existing grass, drop seeds throughout the entire area, make sure to press seeds into soil to get good contact. Water every day for 7-10 days?
2. Fertilize
3. Peat moss? When and where should this be used??

^ is that even the right order? Or fertilize first, then overseed? How long to wait in between each step?

Any other important steps?


For old established grass that is thin (or in my case, was originally put down as creeping bentgrass because the owners were retards) or has bare patches or is weedy...

1. Tear up all bare spots/ all crappy/thin/not-nice areas
2. Use good soil and spread over the areas above
3. Seed and ensure good contact
4. Water every day for 10-14 days
5. Fertilize at some point? Peat moss at some point?



Any further hints/corrections/suggestions would be awesome!


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/18 07:36 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

thanks speed demon! i was too cheap to sod so i actually just learnt from what roger does here

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GOgBQHzR4pk

this is what i did:

0. pull out weeds first
1. mow lawn lower
2. rake rake rake (or dethatch)
3. mix grass seed and triple mix in wheelbarrow
4. spread it everywhere off your shovel by hand
5. throw down more grass seeds with spreaders or by hand
6. spread fertilizer afterwards
7. water and pray daily for 2 weeks

i found that overseeding in september was what really gave me more growth.

oh and if you can, use starter fertilizer on those barespots.

in the front it's still patchy at spots... would rather have it thicker still.



SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/13/18 01:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
So is there any chance we can have a summary of the steps needed, in order, to get some sweet-ass results like zaius and SiRice? I feel like there is an over-abundance of information and misinformation out there, it's tough to get my head wrapped around all of it.

Here are the steps I sort of have in my head but hoping the pros can chime in!

For new sod that was just put in 8 months ago, to help it grow even bettar:

1. Overseed --> for good results, use good soil on top of existing grass, drop seeds throughout the entire area, make sure to press seeds into soil to get good contact. Water every day for 7-10 days?
2. Fertilize
3. Peat moss? When and where should this be used??

^ is that even the right order? Or fertilize first, then overseed? How long to wait in between each step?

Any other important steps?


For old established grass that is thin (or in my case, was originally put down as creeping bentgrass because the owners were retards) or has bare patches or is weedy...

1. Tear up all bare spots/ all crappy/thin/not-nice areas
2. Use good soil and spread over the areas above
3. Seed and ensure good contact
4. Water every day for 10-14 days
5. Fertilize at some point? Peat moss at some point?



Any further hints/corrections/suggestions would be awesome!




Grass has two growing seasons, one in spring and the other late summer (last week of August to mid-October) The late summer growing period is better because there is less competition during this time as weeds typically grow in the spring. Because of this seeding in the second period is more preferable than in the spring but if you have no grass you're better doing something than waiting lol!

If you decide to seed make sure you fertilize with starter fertilizer. Starter fertilizer is always labeled as such. The numbers on the bag should be very close, so equal parts of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium.

Peat moss is used to cover large or bare newly seeded areas. Without it seed can be easily swept away by rains or eaten by birds. If you're simply over seeding your lawn to make it thicker and there are no large bare spots, peat moss is not required. If you have a patio umbrella that left a bare spot you need to regrow, make sure you cover the seed with peat moss to keep the seeds wet and protected. A side advantage is you won't need to press the seed down, covering it in peat moss effectively accomplishes the same thing. Make sure the layer of peat moss isn't too thick otherwise it won't work. Look for a light covering approx. 1cm or even less.

Lastly water every day and you will see results in a week if you have tall fescue in your seed mix but don't stop there. Kentucky Blue grass (KBG) typically takes 28 days for the seed to germinate meaning you will need to keep watering for mixes with KBG for 28 days before you even see them sprout!

A month after growth make sure you hit it again with another dose of regular fertilizer (the stuff that's pretty much purely Nitrogen).


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/13/18 08:03 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Wow awesome thank you for the detailed responses. Definitely clears up a few questions. I will show you guys what im dealing with.. might ask a few more follow ups lol.

So the peat moss is nothin to do with nutrients but more a mechanical "holder" to keep seeds put.. good to know.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/14/18 09:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I am going to Round-Up my entire front lawn and install patio stones, zero maintenance

Fucking lawn is a disaster.


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/14/18 05:03 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Here are the in progress shots of the front (from last year to now)

Before


During


After


New sod is looking half decent but under the tree it always gets killed because I think the tree is sucking up all the water, and theres no good soil depth because of all the roots. So that always is always light/bare, along with a coupe other small bare patches.

I already cut and dethatched, and now to keep it going I am planning to overseed using KBG and top soil mixed together.


Which fertilizer should I use for overseeding on an existing lawn? In my shed I have Magic Carpet 25-5-10 slow release and I also have an 18-18-18 instant action available. One day hoping I will get to the Milorganite level of LCN-ness.

Normally my understanding is the first spring fertilizer application should be the 25-5-10, and then the 18-18-18 in summer and fall.

But if there is new seed in the mix, does that still apply?


Am I ok to put new seed down and then put in the Magic Carpet immediately after?


DooMer_WI
(Post Master Supreme)
05/15/18 10:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

As a recap from last year:

- Area in question is good sun for April and May, and then when the trees get leaves, pretty much dense shade.
- We removed a swingset, picked up all mulch, put down new dirt, seeded. Came up quite nice.
- Around August/September, I noticed a nasty problem that I posted about in this thread:
An entirely different section of lawn pulled up like it had no roots; no dirt came up with it...didn't see any signs of grubs. Was suggested here that it was probably water saturation that caused the roots to lift out of the soil. Rake all affected grass until I got to grass that didn't pull up, and then seed the entire area. It came up pretty good... A little spotty, but figured, continue the project this Spring.
- Fast forward to this Spring. All areas seeded are much more spotty, down to the dirt. My hope was to overseed and re-seed the spots.

My mistake(s): I applied Scotts Lawn Food w/ Halts, not realizing Crabgrass preventers also prevent all grass from germinating. Here's the thing, I also did this last spring before I did my first seeding project!!! Is this why I'm having so many issues?


I've read that if I break the soil down at least 4" in the areas I want to seed, and add some new soil, I can technically still seed right now. Should I attempt that? Or just suck it up and wait until August when it will be gone?

Getting sick of this shit, but I won't give up \:\)


markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/15/18 11:04 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

astroturf. The answer is always astroturf.

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/17/18 09:55 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: spd-dmn
Here are the in progress shots of the front (from last year to now)


New sod is looking half decent but under the tree it always gets killed because I think the tree is sucking up all the water, and theres no good soil depth because of all the roots. So that always is always light/bare, along with a coupe other small bare patches.

I already cut and dethatched, and now to keep it going I am planning to overseed using KBG and top soil mixed together.


Which fertilizer should I use for overseeding on an existing lawn? In my shed I have Magic Carpet 25-5-10 slow release and I also have an 18-18-18 instant action available. One day hoping I will get to the Milorganite level of LCN-ness.

Normally my understanding is the first spring fertilizer application should be the 25-5-10, and then the 18-18-18 in summer and fall.

But if there is new seed in the mix, does that still apply?


Am I ok to put new seed down and then put in the Magic Carpet immediately after?


The 25-5-10 is actually more a fall fertilizer, the last application you want to put down in late October early November. This kind of fertilizer typically encourages root growth. 18-18-18 "instant action is a starter fertilizer, you can tell because the nutrients are balanced. You will want to use this fertilizer after seeding. Think of it this way, starter fertilizer for starting seeds (makes sense right?).

Measure in sq ft how big your lawn is so I can let you know how many lbs of fertilizer you need for your lawn.

The grass under the tree is dying because of competition. To get grass to grow under there you will need to:

a) Trim the tree so more sunlight can reach the ground.
b) Ensure fallen leaves are removed again to let the grass get sunlight. There will be natural competition for nutrients but based on the picture it looks like the grass that thinned out matches the size of the tree canopy indicating the grass was shaded out.

You are right, peat moss is a holder/protector, it doesn't provide nutrients.

It probably wasn't necessary to resod but hey, the results are faster that way right lol?


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/18/18 07:50 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thanks for the tips. So all the things that say use high N in the spring, I'm guessing that is specifically for an already established lawn? This is why I get confused lol.

I have about 450 sq ft there in the front, irregular shape tho. 330 of it is a rectangle and the remainder is kind of a triangle/tapered shape.

Resodding was needed because not only was it thin, but most of it was creeping bentgrass, with a little mix in of overseeded patches of rye/fescue/kbg.

Trying to get rid of creeping bentgrass is a fuckn nightmare. Previous owner thought he owned a golf course or some shit. What a pain in the ass.

Now the new sod is 100% KBG and I got the seed, also 100% KBG, from the same sod farm. Much nicer and more uniform look imo.

I will keep an eye on the tree. I think the grass gets at least 3 hours of sun, as my place is eastern exposure -- so when the sun tilts around to the south, that area gets decent light until about 3 or 4pm.
I will trim the tree and keep an eye out. I think it might be the roots of the tree sucking up all the water in the area. The tree roots are right up against the soil, which also prolly doesnt help the grass's own root development. =/


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/18/18 12:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I personally believe in using the high N fertilizer for all other feedings except for the first feed, the feed for new seed and for the last feed. All the rest use the standard high N stuff.

For the 18-18-18 fert you mentioned you’ll want to apply 1.8lbs to your front yard.

It’s all about being passive aggressive (time to cut the lawn again):


Post cut


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/29/18 08:08 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

All along the sidewalk side, the grass is all FUCKED... Guessing damage from salt or some other... how to fix? (Some of it likely my fault for being LAZY and not raking it, i.e. clippings.)



SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/29/18 08:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Anyone have any issues with mushrooms? I have an area on my front lawn underneath a tree that always grows mushrooms when it rains. Like I mean a ton of them. I end up picking them out by hand (at which point they get all mushy) so that the lawnmower doesn't spread them out. Nowhere else front or back do they grown, just in that one area. Is there some specific fertilizer I should use?

markw
(Post Master Supreme)
05/29/18 08:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
All along the sidewalk side, the grass is all FUCKED... Guessing damage from salt or some other... how to fix? (Some of it likely my fault for being LAZY and not raking it, i.e. clippings.)



Salt damage is the best guess.... top soil and an assload of over seeding


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
05/29/18 09:44 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'd use a spade and cut all that brown grass out. Make it look super sharp.

Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/29/18 12:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Friday evening I was out pulling weeds in the front yard. Spent a good two hours pulling up every yellow head by the root and felt like I did a good job with a nice green lawn...until Sat morning when I look out to see a bunch more danilions popped up over night.

I mean really, how the hell can it grow that fast in less than 24h. It's not like I missed them the day before. So Sat I went out again, pulled the new weeds and mowed the lawn. Wife sees and opportunity for free time so she sends the kids out to play. All good until they come up with a cup full of the dandelion fluffy seeds and drops/blows them on the grass


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/29/18 01:26 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

For dandelions, every day that I head out and see a head (yellow), I'll rip it off, and let it dry on the sidewalk -- the rest of it I can pull out once/wk.

Lately I'm finding it's better to pull just the head, leaving the stem, so I know that bitch is still there.

Fuck, this is what occupies time when you're getting older? Fuuuuuu :wtf


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
05/29/18 02:09 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
thanks speed demon! i was too cheap to sod so i actually just learnt from what roger does here

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GOgBQHzR4pk

this is what i did:

0. pull out weeds first
1. mow lawn lower
2. rake rake rake (or dethatch)
3. mix grass seed and triple mix in wheelbarrow
4. spread it everywhere off your shovel by hand
5. throw down more grass seeds with spreaders or by hand
6. spread fertilizer afterwards
7. water and pray daily for 2 weeks

i found that overseeding in september was what really gave me more growth.

oh and if you can, use starter fertilizer on those barespots.

in the front it's still patchy at spots... would rather have it thicker still.



damn nice RSX, i miss mine.

oh and nice grass lol


spd-dmn
(Post Master)
05/29/18 06:01 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SiRice

For the 18-18-18 fert you mentioned you’ll want to apply 1.8lbs to your front yard.


Followed this advice. Just curious, how did you come up with that calc? Do you start with a set, desired N per 1000 sq ft and go from there?

If I did 1.8 lbs on 450 sq ft, with 18% N, does that means I just put down 0.3 lbs of N?
Which is equivalent to 0.7 lbs / 1000 sq ft?


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/29/18 09:32 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Friday evening I was out pulling weeds in the front yard. Spent a good two hours pulling up every yellow head by the root and felt like I did a good job with a nice green lawn...until Sat morning when I look out to see a bunch more danilions popped up over night.

I mean really, how the hell can it grow that fast in less than 24h. It's not like I missed them the day before. So Sat I went out again, pulled the new weeds and mowed the lawn. Wife sees and opportunity for free time so she sends the kids out to play. All good until they come up with a cup full of the dandelion fluffy seeds and drops/blows them on the grass


We've all been there man. Orthro all the things


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/30/18 10:05 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Yes,you’re putting down .72 lbs of N/1000 sq ft. Generally most applications will be .7 to 1 lb per 1000 sq ft. Put more and you’ll burn, use less and it will be ineffective.

SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/30/18 10:14 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

The edge will always suffer, salt plays a small part but it’s actually not the main reason you’re seeing this. The primary issue is the concrete/pavement beside the grass. The edge is essentially a micro environment, as the days get hotter the concrete/asphalt creates a very inhospitable environment to the grass bordering the driveway. It’s also likely some of the grass has grown over the concrete but being the soil is so shallow there again makes it tough for the grass to continue to grow.

The solution is to edge your driveway/walkway/sidewalk with a line trimmer to create some separation. It also makes the edge look slick!

Edging

If you notice my walkway it has been edged hence the grass looking green the full way.


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/30/18 07:41 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Cut grass -put everything away - take shower - eat - relax - come out to water and you see this.






The Postman
(Post Master Sr)
05/30/18 08:40 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

What was the magical seed that Risky recommended way back?

ecoseed?


SiRice
(Post Master Jr)
05/31/18 09:33 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: porschetr
Cut grass -put everything away - take shower - eat - relax - come out to water and you see this.






Nice, lol. At least the grass is thick.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
03/24/19 09:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Gonna start buying grass seeds now. Lawn looked like shit by the end of last season. Need to start fresh on the back and front yard.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
03/25/19 03:27 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Don't get that Costco premium Scott's lawn seed. It's full of garbage grass seeds

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
03/26/19 07:23 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

might try some humic acid and liquid iron this year

Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
03/26/19 08:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

gonna have to do a run in april as well, will be fun/interesting to get this lawn up to par in the new house. also it faces north...so my backyard will get sun baked whereas the front will at least get semi shade. it's also much larger. excited to face a new challenge - mind you the best part, no more fucking blowing seed shit from the school down the street like at the old place. i'd do all this work only to have crab grass and dandelions pop up ALL the time.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/07/19 09:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So, my fucking lawn is being taken over by crab grass (I think?) ... I'm getting fucking green strands of 'wheat'- like shit growing all over the fucking place. Give it a month, and I'l be able to do the Thanos walk thru the farm fields...

Anything from HomeDepot that could kill this shit? Weed Be Gone doesn't kill crab grass... I've also tried sitting down like a farmer and pulling them out, roots and all, but the shit keeps coming back, and likely I'm doing more harm than good as the fucking seeds likely go all over.

I've just done an overseeding and overfertilizing round ... will see how that pans out. Getting mad patches of burnt grass too



civic13
(Post Master)
08/05/19 05:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Does anyone know where to get tenacity for a good price that ships to Canada?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
08/05/19 09:18 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Does anyone know where to get tenacity for a good price that ships to Canada?
I ordered mine from Amazon earlier this year.

https://www.seedworldusa.com/products/tenacity-herbicide

or

https://www.amazon.ca/ORTHO-KILLEX-Lawn-...ps%2C154&sr=8-1


civic13
(Post Master)
08/05/19 10:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Does anyone know where to get tenacity for a good price that ships to Canada?
I ordered mine from Amazon earlier this year.

https://www.seedworldusa.com/products/tenacity-herbicide

or

https://www.amazon.ca/ORTHO-KILLEX-Lawn-...ps%2C154&sr=8-1

Thanks will check out seedworld as I'm looking to get some seeds too.

I have a huge maple tree in the front and my gutter runs off into the front yard too making it somewhat hard to have a decent amount of grass grow (lumpy and patchy). I was thinking of getting this to try https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/rtf-water-saver-grass-seed-2-kg-0597056p.html#srp

or this

https://www.seedworldusa.com/collections/lawn-grass-seed/products/kentucky-bluegrass-seed

I like the fact that the seedworld seeds grow to cover up patches.

Thoughts?


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
08/06/19 05:55 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

If anyone is looking for good seed I had great luck with these guys this year and they are local and a lot cheaper than some of the specialty seeds I used to buy before.

https://www.fairgreensod.com/


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
08/06/19 09:58 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

who knew a lawn could be SOOO yellow! lol

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
08/07/19 01:12 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My lawn is dead and I'm fucking over the moon about it Haven't cut it in a month.

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
08/07/19 02:33 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

my lawn has been garbage this year too. bell tore up the front of it at the start of the season so the damn sod they laid down instantly turned brown, then i guess we didn't get enough rain this season so the rest of the lawn felt left out.

also didn't help that bell destroyed one of my sprinkler heads that i just got around to fixing but too late. dropped some grass seed and been watering the piss out of it, hope it comes back.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
08/08/19 04:21 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Man, you can submit a claim and get them to pay for it. My buddy is a contractor to Bell, they pay out all the time, lol.

titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
08/08/19 09:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

yeah? shit i should try lol

hyper-s2k
(Post Master Supreme)
08/11/19 02:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Screamin Type ARGH!
who knew a lawn could be SOOO yellow! lol


get those asian squatters off your lawn? ;\)


furball
(Post Master Sr)
03/09/20 08:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Thursday expecting 10-15mm of rain.

Throw on zee lawn fertilizer, or Too Soon Junior? (Lawn seed will go on further down the road -- I have too much lawn to water by hand now; no f'ing clue how I'm gonna keep it green FML.

(Bought the Peasant shit from Home Depot.)


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
03/09/20 08:34 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball

Throw on zee lawn fertilizer, or Too Soon Junior?


way too soon. wait till mid april at least.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/09/20 11:26 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Does the Corn Gluten Meal actually work in reducing weeds? I had them bad last year and made the front lawn look like ass.

Guessing now would be a good time to start the process.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/vigoro-weed-n-feed-9-1kg-9-0-0-with-100-corn-gluten-meal/1001505801


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/11/20 10:37 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

See if you can order a pre-emergent herbicide off Amazon. 2,4-D will work \:\)

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/12/20 06:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Does the Corn Gluten Meal actually work in reducing weeds? I had them bad last year and made the front lawn look like ass.

Guessing now would be a good time to start the process.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/vigoro-weed-n-feed-9-1kg-9-0-0-with-100-corn-gluten-meal/1001505801


Nope, but it's better than nothing & you have to lay it heavy & slightly before the right soil temperatures if you want it to even have a chance of it working.

I'm using Tenacity this year, but if you can find Prodiamine use that.


civic13
(Post Master)
04/12/20 07:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Any sure fire way to get rid of grubs? Got raccoons and skunks digging up my front lawn. Been using GrubEx for the last couple of years and doesn't seem like it's doing anything.

civic13
(Post Master)
04/12/20 07:47 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Does the Corn Gluten Meal actually work in reducing weeds? I had them bad last year and made the front lawn look like ass.

Guessing now would be a good time to start the process.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/vigoro-weed-n-feed-9-1kg-9-0-0-with-100-corn-gluten-meal/1001505801


Nope, but it's better than nothing & you have to lay it heavy & slightly before the right soil temperatures if you want it to even have a chance of it working.

I'm using Tenacity this year, but if you can find Prodiamine use that.

Where did you pick u the Tenacity (seedranch.ca)?


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
04/12/20 09:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

with Covid 19, the lawn people won't be doing spring cleaning or fertilizing or seeding. Raked up from winter today and I still had lawn care stuff from old pad so seeded the bald spots in time for the rain tonight.


I spread fertilizer too but that may be too soon.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/13/20 01:52 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Any sure fire way to get rid of grubs? Got raccoons and skunks digging up my front lawn. Been using GrubEx for the last couple of years and doesn't seem like it's doing anything.


Yeah, GrubEx works, as with everything lawncare timing & making sure you put down the correct amount for your situation, which probably means doing a split application (2 light applications, instead of 1 heavy) When do you usually apply it?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Does the Corn Gluten Meal actually work in reducing weeds? I had them bad last year and made the front lawn look like ass.

Guessing now would be a good time to start the process.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/vigoro-weed-n-feed-9-1kg-9-0-0-with-100-corn-gluten-meal/1001505801


Nope, but it's better than nothing & you have to lay it heavy & slightly before the right soil temperatures if you want it to even have a chance of it working.

I'm using Tenacity this year, but if you can find Prodiamine use that.

Where did you pick u the Tenacity (seedranch.ca)?


I bought it off of Amazon last year. There were a few that were willing to ship to Canada. With such a little amount used for each application, I'll get multiple years out of one bottle.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/13/20 02:02 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
with Covid 19, the lawn people won't be doing spring cleaning or fertilizing or seeding. Raked up from winter today and I still had lawn care stuff from old pad so seeded the bald spots in time for the rain tonight.


I spread fertilizer too but that may be too soon.


It depends on the person. I did my lawn cleanup 3 weeks ago & have already cut my lawn twice (mainly to cleanup the debris with the suction of the mower) after multiple days raking up all the damage & debris. I have huge vole damage this year & frost heave, so I'll have to spend time fixing all of it.


Why'd you overseed so early? Soil temps are to be in the 15C range minimum for seeds to germinate. Ideally 20C. The rain's about to wash away all your seed!!!


With fertilizing so early you risk the lawn waking up too soon which isn't a problem as long as you can keep up with cutting so you don't chop off more than 1/3rd at a time.

It shouldn't be a problem though since we're all at home anyways.


civic13
(Post Master)
04/13/20 12:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Any sure fire way to get rid of grubs? Got raccoons and skunks digging up my front lawn. Been using GrubEx for the last couple of years and doesn't seem like it's doing anything.


Yeah, GrubEx works, as with everything lawncare timing & making sure you put down the correct amount for your situation, which probably means doing a split application (2 light applications, instead of 1 heavy) When do you usually apply it?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
Nope, but it's better than nothing & you have to lay it heavy & slightly before the right soil temperatures if you want it to even have a chance of it working.

I'm using Tenacity this year, but if you can find Prodiamine use that.

Where did you pick u the Tenacity (seedranch.ca)?


I bought it off of Amazon last year. There were a few that were willing to ship to Canada. With such a little amount used for each application, I'll get multiple years out of one bottle.

Heard good things about Seed World so I might try hitting them up for Tenacity.

I usually put down the GrubEx around late april early may according to this image. But maybe should be doing it sooner since the animals seem like they're feeding.


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
04/13/20 08:19 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: A2B-Lexus
with Covid 19, the lawn people won't be doing spring cleaning or fertilizing or seeding. Raked up from winter today and I still had lawn care stuff from old pad so seeded the bald spots in time for the rain tonight.


I spread fertilizer too but that may be too soon.


It depends on the person. I did my lawn cleanup 3 weeks ago & have already cut my lawn twice (mainly to cleanup the debris with the suction of the mower) after multiple days raking up all the damage & debris. I have huge vole damage this year & frost heave, so I'll have to spend time fixing all of it.


Why'd you overseed so early? Soil temps are to be in the 15C range minimum for seeds to germinate. Ideally 20C. The rain's about to wash away all your seed!!!


With fertilizing so early you risk the lawn waking up too soon which isn't a problem as long as you can keep up with cutting so you don't chop off more than 1/3rd at a time.

It shouldn't be a problem though since we're all at home anyways.


Was hoping the rain will settle the seeds in the lawn. i seeded the bald spots with loose soil. I guess the birds can thank me for the seeds.

I've got much to learn. Hope my lawn guy will come.

Just wanted to really get as much dead leaves off my lawn so it won't be super patchy when the pros come.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/19/20 08:50 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Is there really anything at big box stores to help with weeds? I've got a massive infestation of dandelions, some purple shit, and some other weird looking shit. FML. I've spent probably 4 hours so far with my v-notched tool digging out dandelions by hand like a fucking Chinaman...

Got my ass bit a few times by some fucking bugs too as I'm showing asscrack

Haven't cut yet. My Mattel Barbie weedwhacker on wheels ain't going to make a dent on this lawn; Toro cordless on order.

I bought 2 bags of grass seed, but now looking at the size of my lawn and the bags, I'm so fucked. I probably need like 20 bags.

Seriously contemplating getting a gardener now for lawn maintenance and some planting. Any recommendations? I figure I'll go to hireagardener.com and they'll farm is out.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/20/20 07:21 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

loblaws near me actually has a great selection and quality, they are opening in 2wks per an employee i spoke to there. i have already been eyeing the soil/manures/mulches they have just put out on skids when i drive by.......this is what life as become haha. the nice thing is they're open like usual so i dont have to deal with the closing/drive thru pickup bullshit of HD or crappy tire.

i've already been putting a mental checklist together of everything i need for both the lawn and to get veggies growing out back. \:\) - we've already started some small indoor items ready to transplant for around May 24 (maybe even a bit before if it warms quick). good mental relaxtion for us and keeps the kids busy/teaches them a lil something.

freaking SEEDS are all sold out there at most places like wtf mate. i have some left overs but hoping loblaws has stock when i go in 2wks.

as much as i hate loading up the car with the bags...it is fun to see it fucking slammajamma for the drive home, heh.


zimms
(Post Master Sr)
04/20/20 09:51 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
Any sure fire way to get rid of grubs? Got raccoons and skunks digging up my front lawn. Been using GrubEx for the last couple of years and doesn't seem like it's doing anything.


We've used beneficial nematodes in the past and they do a pretty good job, although it may take a while to notice the difference. We didn't use chemicals because of how much space we'd need to cover, and our kids play a lot where it would have been applied.

https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-nematodes

https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/nemat.html


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
04/20/20 03:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zimms
 Originally Posted By: civic13
Any sure fire way to get rid of grubs? Got raccoons and skunks digging up my front lawn. Been using GrubEx for the last couple of years and doesn't seem like it's doing anything.


We've used beneficial nematodes in the past and they do a pretty good job, although it may take a while to notice the difference. We didn't use chemicals because of how much space we'd need to cover, and our kids play a lot where it would have been applied.

https://www.arbico-organics.com/category/beneficial-nematodes

https://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/articles/nemat.html


get a shitload of mothballs and spread them out all over lol. but be careful as indoors spaces can be a dangers with the trace amounts of insecticides inside of them that'll seep out as they break down. outside you're fine.

else, buy small samples of predator urine, not sure if it's like the actual liquid version they still sell, or like pads/product that mimics it you can spread around/plant into the ground.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/22/20 08:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Screamin Type ARGH!


else, buy small samples of predator urine, not sure if it's like the actual liquid version they still sell, or like pads/product that mimics it you can spread around/plant into the ground.


I had a problem with my air conditioner being a latrine. It is located in a nice protected spot between my house and the fence.

I tried coyote urine for a while, it was like $20 for a bottle of urine crystals. In my opinion, not worth it.

I found out that it only works temporarily. After a rain storm, or a week, same old piles of raccoon/skunk shit would appear behind my air conditioner.

After being tired of picking up shit every day, I've boxed out my air conditioner with a snow fence and surrounded it with animal deterrent plastic spikes. It's been working.

Then the animal started shitting in another location which I couldn't box out with a snow fence. I laid down some of the plastic spikes and it hasn't shat there since. *fingers crossed*

If you have an animal taking a shit everyday in a specific spot, buy those plastic spikes. It's worth a try. As for your lawn being dug up, you gotta get that grubEx dry pesticide and spread it during June. It's the only way to kill the larvae. Those nematodes don't do shit.


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/22/20 09:53 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

buy a dog zaius! lawn will have piss patches but you can fix that lol
i find my dog marks good spots and not many rabbits skunks come around my place. not many racoons. do see some coyotes around as the roads are less busy.
(im in durham)


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/22/20 10:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i wouldn't mind a dog! But i'm away from my house way too long during the day at work. it wouldn't be fair for the dog.

maybe i'll just piss around my lawn instead lol


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/22/20 01:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
i wouldn't mind a dog! But i'm away from my house way too long during the day at work. it wouldn't be fair for the dog.

maybe i'll just piss around my lawn instead lol



lmao you know how many times a day i think about this?
i'd love to just pour some of my piss around and see it if works.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/27/20 08:56 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i spoke too soon. the raccoon/skunk found a hole around my plastic spikes and through an opening of my snow fence.

left me a big ass platter of sh!t. MOTHER F'CKER. going to have to lay down the rest of my spikes


A2B-Lexus
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/20 09:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Try pepper flakes....getting that stuff up their nose will make them think twice.

Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/27/20 10:58 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Try ammonia or mothballs.

Pretty cheap and very strong smell.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/frank-ammonia-all-purpose-cleaner-1-8-l-0532487p.html


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/28/20 10:41 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ok thanks. i tried bleach on a rolled up towel and that only stopped them for a few days.

i think i'll try mothballs. at least the rain can't really wash them away too much


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/28/20 04:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Try a 12g. They work.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/28/20 06:45 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
Try a 12g. They work.


Fuck I need this for the number of rabbits I get in my yard


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/28/20 07:06 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Did you overseed yet?

I aerated front and back now debating if i should throw down seen.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/29/20 09:14 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm going to put down the weed and feed on Saturday after all this rain is done. It's supposed to be a warm weekend.

Although would it be better to lay down topsoil and overseed first and leave the weed and feed for when the grass gets going?


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/29/20 10:09 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
Did you overseed yet?

I aerated front and back now debating if i should throw down seen.


Nope still too cold.

But since you've already aerated you might as well because you've opened up the ground and any weed seeds that didn't germinate the previous years will do so now.

Throw down some fertilizer as well.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/29/20 10:15 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
I'm going to put down the weed and feed on Saturday after all this rain is done. It's supposed to be a warm weekend.


Depends on your plans. If you plan on overseeding in spring you CANNOT use any weed & feed fertilizer. Anything bought locally to kill weeds won't allow any seeds to germinate once you do overseed. If it was fertilizer only that's fine.

If you rather overseed in the fall then the weed and feed is fine.


Fertilizing now is okay, it just forces the lawn to wake up early, which is perfect if you have Kentucy Blue Grass as it will spread to fill in the bare patches.

It sucks because you'll have to start your mowing season early.

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Although would it be better to lay down topsoil and overseed first and leave the weed and feed for when the grass gets going?


The best time to laydown topsoil and overseed is when the grass is actively growing otherwise you'll smoother it. But if for timing sake due to life's scheduling should you only have time to do your fertilizer application (Not weed & feed) this weekend that's fine.

Worst case scenario you'll just have to add more seed when the temperatures warm up.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/30/20 01:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So, I finally upgraded from the Mattel kids lawn mower (weed whacker on wheels) to a real tool

Fucking thing is nuts, not used to a real lawn mower yet, so may have cut it too short



civic13
(Post Master)
05/17/20 12:55 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So my in-laws want me to buy/order some weed killer/control and some weed and feed for them. I have the good stuff from the states still and don't want to give any of that up \:\/

What's something that is kinda effective that crappy tire/Lowes/HD/ etc sells or what do you use?


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
05/19/20 09:12 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

spent 3.5hrs on the front/back lawn this past weekend. holy fuck i am sore lol \:\(

next weekend will be planting fruit/veggies and some herbs in the backyard setup. \:\)


civic13
(Post Master)
05/30/20 10:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

What does everyone do with their grass clippings? Even though I mulch I find I still have grass clippings leftover.

Same with thatch. Do you dump it somewhere in your backyard?


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/31/20 05:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: civic13
What does everyone do with their grass clippings? Even though I mulch I find I still have grass clippings leftover.

Same with thatch. Do you dump it somewhere in your backyard?


since the city won't pick up clippings, i just mulch and leave it on my lawn. it dries and leaves weird yellow streaks but oh well. i'm too lazy to bag and dump it in a corner. that shit will reek.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/01/20 07:17 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

city garbage bin is where the grass clipping goes

furball
(Post Master Sr)
06/01/20 08:53 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've never bagged clippings, but looks like I will in this new hood; all the white neighbours probably looking at me like I'm a savage with all the clippings and pulled-weeds all over:| (I pick up pulled weeds and hand-fulls of clippings 1-2 days after they've been dried.)

Toro comes with a white fabric clipping bag ... Why white? ...


f22b-dohc
(Post Master Supreme)
06/03/20 12:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: zaius
ok thanks. i tried bleach on a rolled up towel and that only stopped them for a few days.

i think i'll try mothballs. at least the rain can't really wash them away too much


i have cats and dumped the used litter on the holes the skunks dug. the family left and none have come back


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/20/20 07:30 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm overtaken by crabgrass... (At first I couldn't figure it out, as there was a star-shaped version, then a long-grass version that split into 2 leaves)

Short of setting fire to my lawn (which, large portions are dried to shit), anything off the shelf?

I see some RoundUp stuff in Canada which are non-selective (i.e. kills everything). I've been reading loopholes about certain pesticides (i.e. RoundUp versions), that if you 'promise' you're using it to kill Poison Ivy, and not 'for cosmetic purposes for your lawn', that you can use?

Or call the Weed Man?


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
07/20/20 08:04 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

you have any american weed killer that kill crabgrass too?

SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
07/20/20 09:41 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Fuckin' crabgrass all over the place

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
07/20/20 09:09 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

good luck with crabgrass. you'll need to have put down a pre-emergent back in the spring like prodiamine.

crabgrass is an annual weed. it'll die off in the winter but will produce seeds in september. you gotta rip it out and make sure it doesn't sprout seeds. those seeds are dormant till spring when the start germinating.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/21/20 11:54 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

It's gotten pretty bad.

I'm sitting on a little stool like a white-Chinaman, pulling the weeds by hand So far it's backbreaking work; it'll get worse and I might give up when I do the front lawn, as I'll have neighbours looking at me like

Called WeedMan, they were like wtf um yeah we can't kill crabgrass

 Originally Posted By: zaius
crabgrass is an annual weed. it'll die off in the winter but will produce seeds in september. you gotta rip it out and make sure it doesn't sprout seeds. those seeds are dormant till spring when the start germinating.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
07/21/20 12:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

https://www.seedranch.ca/Prodiamine-65-WDG-5-Lbs-p/prodiamine-65-wdg-5-lbs.htm

share with a friend


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
07/21/20 05:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My grass looks like pee /Ralph Screamin

furball
(Post Master Sr)
03/22/21 10:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm about to throw down a few hundy to Weed Man .... They have this little disclaimer that it suppresses 20-60% crabgrass, takes a few yrs to deal with crabgrass, yadda yadda yadda,...


and considering picking up the above Prodiamine ... with a manual pump sprayer... If it doesn't burn the fuck outta the grass, the year after I'll pick up a cordless battery-operated Ryobi backpack.

Last year was just a fucking disaster with the crabgrass ... my shitty grass became patchy like balmy islands, and the crabgrass just took over like 75% of the area. It was the ugliest thing I've ever seen...

Any other tips besides lighting the whole grassy area on fire?


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
03/23/21 08:24 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Ya, I may throw in the towel and pay for a service. My lawn is crap and I'm throwing money down the drain and wasting time trying to get it lookin good/keeping weeds away.

As someone on RFD say, play a service every second year to maintain without breaking the bank.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
03/26/21 11:05 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I ordered Weed Man, and called in to confirm they got my order ... Lady told me straight up 'The crab grass stuff ain't all that great, so if you had it last year, you might not be happy with the service. Let me have Bob come out and take a look, and if we need to change things up we will...'

(They don't do the crab grass suppression shit until May/June I think...)


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
03/27/21 05:35 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
Ya, I may throw in the towel and pay for a service. My lawn is crap and I'm throwing money down the drain and wasting time trying to get it lookin good/keeping weeds away.

As someone on RFD say, play a service every second year to maintain without breaking the bank.


If you find a well reviewed service let me know cost/what they do.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
03/28/21 05:22 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

DO NOT PAY for any service locally.

Due to our laws, no treatment can be done to fix your lawn. PERIOD!

Order Prodiamine or Tenacity from the States for crabgrass, but in doing so know that you'll have a thin lawn all summer as I'm guessing you don't have enough actual grass. So once the weeds are gone it'll look bare.


Most importantly there's a schedule, temps, cutting height etc on when to do anything to your lawn. It's simple but people complicate it.

In terms of what you should be doing this week & next. Clean up your lawn or any and all debris. Rocks, sand, poo, leaves etc.

That means raking, bringing in the soil to level out the dips and valley's in the lawn.


And stop following what the neighbour does. Each lawn is different and requires a different plan depending on how much time you have.


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
03/28/21 05:40 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Saw a bag of Grub Killer at Costco.
Haven't seen that before.
It was over $80 for a small grass bag size.


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/01/21 10:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My plan for my lawn this year.

Cut it when it gets high enough.

Drink beer.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/06/21 11:01 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
DO NOT PAY for any service locally.

Due to our laws, no treatment can be done to fix your lawn. PERIOD!

Order Prodiamine or Tenacity from the States for crabgrass, but in doing so know that you'll have a thin lawn all summer as I'm guessing you don't have enough actual grass. So once the weeds are gone it'll look bare.


Most importantly there's a schedule, temps, cutting height etc on when to do anything to your lawn. It's simple but people complicate it.

In terms of what you should be doing this week & next. Clean up your lawn or any and all debris. Rocks, sand, poo, leaves etc.

That means raking, bringing in the soil to level out the dips and valley's in the lawn.


And stop following what the neighbour does. Each lawn is different and requires a different plan depending on how much time you have.


I'd totally be ok if you lay out a lawn care plan and schedule for CSi Ontario and we can follow your guidelines.

I've raked and detached my lawn and my next question is - when do I fertilize and seed? I've got some bare spots from the raccoons digging up the grubs.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/07/21 11:53 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i just sprayed down some prodiamine and spread some fertilizer last night.

i only seed in the fall. in the spring i pray that my fall grass seeds have rooted and will grow now.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/09/21 10:45 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Just got a big ass bag of prodiamine from SeedRanch ... they didn't even provide it in a jug wtf...

Already thinking about what to post here when I realized I've burnt all the fucking grass by using that shit incorrectly

I already have dandelions growing like mad already ... what should I also have picked up from SeedRanch for shit like that? (I also have some weird purple flowers popping up hard too wtf..)

(I already have those big jugs of useless shit from Costco/Home Depot Canada that don't work.)


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/11/21 10:00 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
DO NOT PAY for any service locally.

Due to our laws, no treatment can be done to fix your lawn. PERIOD!

Order Prodiamine or Tenacity from the States for crabgrass, but in doing so know that you'll have a thin lawn all summer as I'm guessing you don't have enough actual grass. So once the weeds are gone it'll look bare.


Most importantly there's a schedule, temps, cutting height etc on when to do anything to your lawn. It's simple but people complicate it.

In terms of what you should be doing this week & next. Clean up your lawn or any and all debris. Rocks, sand, poo, leaves etc.

That means raking, bringing in the soil to level out the dips and valley's in the lawn.


And stop following what the neighbour does. Each lawn is different and requires a different plan depending on how much time you have.


I'd totally be ok if you lay out a lawn care plan and schedule for CSi Ontario and we can follow your guidelines.

I've raked and detached my lawn and my next question is - when do I fertilize and seed? I've got some bare spots from the raccoons digging up the grubs.


There's never a time you can't fertilize. It can always be done. The problem is people over-fertilize & then either burn their lawn or don't want to deal with cutting it after. I fertilized weekly last year inorder to speed up the process of my lawn looking like shit after some major work.


It's better to spoon-feed the lawn Once a month compared to loading it up every 3 months.

Right now we're still in clean up, rake, cut etc. As soon as we have 5 days of 15c straight, you can then begin the over-seeding.

The very most important part of overseeding is soil to seed contact, which means raking it in, top dressing or best using a lawn roller if you have. Don't just sprinkle it on and hope for the best. That won't work.

Before overseeding, you need to cut the lawn, one level SHORTER than you normally cut the grass at. Give the new seed a chance, don't have it competing for sunlight against the existing grass.

3rd there are only 2 seed types I would recommend in Ontario's climate. Kentucky Blue Grass or Perrenial Rye Grass. Which you pick, depends on your goal. Tall Type Fescue needs to be cut too tall 4" and looks like shit imo. I'm trying to rid my backyard of it.


Kentucky Blue Grass grows sideways (creeps) as well as up. So it can fill bare spots over time. So your lawn gets thicker as time goes on. It doesn't die in heat or winter, but instead goes dormant. But it take 27 days to germinate from seed.

Most people don't have the patience to wait a month for it to grow. Trying to water it 3 times a day. (Morning, Noon & Night) in order to keep the seed wet. While their yard looks like a dirt pile.


Perrienal Rye Grass germinates from seed in 7 days, but only grows where you drop it. It will not creep, so if you miss a spot it'll stay that way till you seed again. It will die in extreme heat if it doesn't get watered. If watered it'll just go dormant. Some will die off in the cold. It's also the darkest green grass type that you can get.

Now I can't tell you which one to pick & if you don't want to. Use both, just know that the colour up close won't be an exact match. From standing height most don't know the difference.


Now based on history the last week of April to May 24 weekend is usually when we hit the magic 15c for 5 days in a row. Each year is different.

So until then, keep cutting only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time of, keep raking, set your mower height properly, 2-3" height of cut for most & level out the dips in the lawn with topsoil.

I'll add the proper way to fertilize the lawn later on in the week.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/15/21 05:56 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
DO NOT PAY for any service locally.

Due to our laws, no treatment can be done to fix your lawn. PERIOD!

Order Prodiamine or Tenacity from the States for crabgrass, but in doing so know that you'll have a thin lawn all summer as I'm guessing you don't have enough actual grass. So once the weeds are gone it'll look bare.


Most importantly there's a schedule, temps, cutting height etc on when to do anything to your lawn. It's simple but people complicate it.

In terms of what you should be doing this week & next. Clean up your lawn or any and all debris. Rocks, sand, poo, leaves etc.

That means raking, bringing in the soil to level out the dips and valley's in the lawn.


And stop following what the neighbour does. Each lawn is different and requires a different plan depending on how much time you have.


I'd totally be ok if you lay out a lawn care plan and schedule for CSi Ontario and we can follow your guidelines.

I've raked and detached my lawn and my next question is - when do I fertilize and seed? I've got some bare spots from the raccoons digging up the grubs.


There's never a time you can't fertilize. It can always be done. The problem is people over-fertilize & then either burn their lawn or don't want to deal with cutting it after. I fertilized weekly last year inorder to speed up the process of my lawn looking like shit after some major work.


It's better to spoon-feed the lawn Once a month compared to loading it up every 3 months.

Right now we're still in clean up, rake, cut etc. As soon as we have 5 days of 15c straight, you can then begin the over-seeding.

The very most important part of overseeding is soil to seed contact, which means raking it in, top dressing or best using a lawn roller if you have. Don't just sprinkle it on and hope for the best. That won't work.

Before overseeding, you need to cut the lawn, one level SHORTER than you normally cut the grass at. Give the new seed a chance, don't have it competing for sunlight against the existing grass.

3rd there are only 2 seed types I would recommend in Ontario's climate. Kentucky Blue Grass or Perrenial Rye Grass. Which you pick, depends on your goal. Tall Type Fescue needs to be cut too tall 4" and looks like shit imo. I'm trying to rid my backyard of it.


Kentucky Blue Grass grows sideways (creeps) as well as up. So it can fill bare spots over time. So your lawn gets thicker as time goes on. It doesn't die in heat or winter, but instead goes dormant. But it take 27 days to germinate from seed.

Most people don't have the patience to wait a month for it to grow. Trying to water it 3 times a day. (Morning, Noon & Night) in order to keep the seed wet. While their yard looks like a dirt pile.


Perrienal Rye Grass germinates from seed in 7 days, but only grows where you drop it. It will not creep, so if you miss a spot it'll stay that way till you seed again. It will die in extreme heat if it doesn't get watered. If watered it'll just go dormant. Some will die off in the cold. It's also the darkest green grass type that you can get.

Now I can't tell you which one to pick & if you don't want to. Use both, just know that the colour up close won't be an exact match. From standing height most don't know the difference.


Now based on history the last week of April to May 24 weekend is usually when we hit the magic 15c for 5 days in a row. Each year is different.

So until then, keep cutting only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time of, keep raking, set your mower height properly, 2-3" height of cut for most & level out the dips in the lawn with topsoil.

I'll add the proper way to fertilize the lawn later on in the week.


That's amazing. Thanks for sharing pointers on how to make the grass nice and lush. I'll admit that I've burned my grass numerous of times by putting too much fertilizer down and I will try the weekly method and hope for the best.

Is there a particular grass brand that works best? or stick to the breed of grass you recommended?


DoWnGEAR
(Post Master)
04/17/21 07:52 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Great info. I think this is the year to finally turn the lawn around considering I am around to water. Now that I know the type of seed to buy, where do I buy it in Toronto?

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/21 05:16 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
 Originally Posted By: c2k
 Originally Posted By: Wildout
DO NOT PAY for any service locally.

Due to our laws, no treatment can be done to fix your lawn. PERIOD!

Order Prodiamine or Tenacity from the States for crabgrass, but in doing so know that you'll have a thin lawn all summer as I'm guessing you don't have enough actual grass. So once the weeds are gone it'll look bare.


Most importantly there's a schedule, temps, cutting height etc on when to do anything to your lawn. It's simple but people complicate it.

In terms of what you should be doing this week & next. Clean up your lawn or any and all debris. Rocks, sand, poo, leaves etc.

That means raking, bringing in the soil to level out the dips and valley's in the lawn.


And stop following what the neighbour does. Each lawn is different and requires a different plan depending on how much time you have.


I'd totally be ok if you lay out a lawn care plan and schedule for CSi Ontario and we can follow your guidelines.

I've raked and detached my lawn and my next question is - when do I fertilize and seed? I've got some bare spots from the raccoons digging up the grubs.


There's never a time you can't fertilize. It can always be done. The problem is people over-fertilize & then either burn their lawn or don't want to deal with cutting it after. I fertilized weekly last year inorder to speed up the process of my lawn looking like shit after some major work.


It's better to spoon-feed the lawn Once a month compared to loading it up every 3 months.

Right now we're still in clean up, rake, cut etc. As soon as we have 5 days of 15c straight, you can then begin the over-seeding.

The very most important part of overseeding is soil to seed contact, which means raking it in, top dressing or best using a lawn roller if you have. Don't just sprinkle it on and hope for the best. That won't work.

Before overseeding, you need to cut the lawn, one level SHORTER than you normally cut the grass at. Give the new seed a chance, don't have it competing for sunlight against the existing grass.

3rd there are only 2 seed types I would recommend in Ontario's climate. Kentucky Blue Grass or Perrenial Rye Grass. Which you pick, depends on your goal. Tall Type Fescue needs to be cut too tall 4" and looks like shit imo. I'm trying to rid my backyard of it.


Kentucky Blue Grass grows sideways (creeps) as well as up. So it can fill bare spots over time. So your lawn gets thicker as time goes on. It doesn't die in heat or winter, but instead goes dormant. But it take 27 days to germinate from seed.

Most people don't have the patience to wait a month for it to grow. Trying to water it 3 times a day. (Morning, Noon & Night) in order to keep the seed wet. While their yard looks like a dirt pile.


Perrienal Rye Grass germinates from seed in 7 days, but only grows where you drop it. It will not creep, so if you miss a spot it'll stay that way till you seed again. It will die in extreme heat if it doesn't get watered. If watered it'll just go dormant. Some will die off in the cold. It's also the darkest green grass type that you can get.

Now I can't tell you which one to pick & if you don't want to. Use both, just know that the colour up close won't be an exact match. From standing height most don't know the difference.


Now based on history the last week of April to May 24 weekend is usually when we hit the magic 15c for 5 days in a row. Each year is different.

So until then, keep cutting only 1/3 of the grass blade at a time of, keep raking, set your mower height properly, 2-3" height of cut for most & level out the dips in the lawn with topsoil.

I'll add the proper way to fertilize the lawn later on in the week.


Alright boss man, give us the goods despite the snow.

I am condensing your posts for my own notes:

Overseed - 5 days of 15c - (end of April - 1st 2 weeks of May)
Prep: cut lawn shorter than average (rake in & top soil) - roller nice to have*

1. How often to water once you overseed? What time of day do you water?
2. When do we apply fertilizer relative to pre and post overseeding?


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/21 10:20 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

What options do you have if you have kids that are always on the grass? SOL? I can have them stay off for a few days and maybe stretch it to a week.

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/21 11:18 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Let them enjoy it, probably not much you can do to save it. If the area warrants itself to it maybe put down mulch instead so it doesn't look like a mudpile.

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/21 01:07 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
What options do you have if you have kids that are always on the grass? SOL? I can have them stay off for a few days and maybe stretch it to a week.


backyard? buy turf and be done.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
04/21/21 01:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
What options do you have if you have kids that are always on the grass? SOL? I can have them stay off for a few days and maybe stretch it to a week.


backyard? buy turf and be done.

Would love to


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/25/21 05:54 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: DoWnGEAR
Great info. I think this is the year to finally turn the lawn around considering I am around to water. Now that I know the type of seed to buy, where do I buy it in Toronto?

I've had success with many different brands, I used Scott's Awesome last year in the backyard. In the front, I use stuff from the local sod farm.

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business


Alright boss man, give us the goods despite the snow.

I am condensing your posts for my own notes:

Overseed - 5 days of 15c - (end of April - 1st 2 weeks of May)
Prep: cut lawn shorter than average (rake in & topsoil) - roller nice to have*

1. How often to water once you overseed? What time of day do you water?
2. When do we apply fertilizer relative to pre and post overseeding?

How often to water depends on your particular lawn. What kind of soil you have, tree coverage, the direction your house faces etc. The goal is to just keep it damp all day long. It's better to water more frequently instead of one heavy watering when it comes to terms with seeding until it germinates. For my lawn, I was able to get away with morning and evening 15 mins at a time. You just got to keep an eye on it.

2. Adding fertilizer isn't the problem, it's strictly the AMOUNT of nitrogen that's available to the seed that's already in the soil. Before, during or after is all fine. But it all depends on when you last fertilized, the amount or if you used fast release (instant) fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer. I prefer slow-release myself. But have used fast (urea) as well.

It's safe to assume you have none or very little as if you did the grass would be growing like crazy and thus you'd have to be cutting it very very often.

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
What options do you have if you have kids that are always on the grass? SOL? I can have them stay off for a few days and maybe stretch it to a week.

You can use Rye Grass to overseed and keep them off it for 2 weeks, or rope off half and seed half of it and once the grass catches rope off the other half. But if you plan on doing that, do it during September not now.

Sodding is also an option, but with sodding, they MUST stay off of it. With overseeding, you just have to add more seed if it doesn't catch & hope the temperature window stays between 15c - 28c. Hence why it's better to do it in the fall.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/25/21 05:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Ok, the proper way to fertilize is to do it by the amount of Nitrogen in the bag. NOT by the season.

Never exceed more than 1lb of nitrogen over 1000 sq ft. I personally put down only 0.5lb of Nitrogen at a time.

So use Google Earth or an old-school measuring tape and see how big your yard is. Front, side, back etc. Break it up into sections.

Then use this website to figure out your amounts. http://agebb.missouri.edu/fertcalc/ Plugin the fertilizer that you currently using.


My front yard is roughly 1000sq ft, the fertilizer I use is 16-16-16. Once you punch the information into the website you find out the amount in LBS that you're supposed to put down. I chose to do it at 0.5lbs. That leaves me with 3lbs of product that I'm allowed to put down. Once you see how little you're supposed to actually use, you'll quickly see why people fuck it up.


That 3lbs has to be spread out over the entire 1000sq ft evenly. So then set your spreader to the lowest setting that the product will actually fit through the hopper and do multiple passes to ensure even coverage of the product. Don't try and do it in one pass.

Now whether you put that down, weekly, monthly etc all depends on how often you want to be cutting your lawn.

I put it down weekly last year as I needed it to fill in bare spots quickly as I was running out of my ideal temperature window to grow grass and was cutting it 5-6 times a week. This year I don't have to do that as my grass is much better this year. So I can fertilize less, which means I'll be cutting less 2-3 times a week.

As a reminder, it is always better to seed in the fall, but I understand if one doesn't want to look at a bare lawn until then.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/06/21 01:17 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

The dandelions came out with a vengeance

Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
05/07/21 10:51 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Wildout
Ok, the proper way to fertilize is to do it by the amount of Nitrogen in the bag. NOT by the season.

Never exceed more than 1lb of nitrogen over 1000 sq ft. I personally put down only 0.5lb of Nitrogen at a time.

So use Google Earth or an old-school measuring tape and see how big your yard is. Front, side, back etc. Break it up into sections.

Then use this website to figure out your amounts. http://agebb.missouri.edu/fertcalc/ Plugin the fertilizer that you currently using.


My front yard is roughly 1000sq ft, the fertilizer I use is 16-16-16. Once you punch the information into the website you find out the amount in LBS that you're supposed to put down. I chose to do it at 0.5lbs. That leaves me with 3lbs of product that I'm allowed to put down. Once you see how little you're supposed to actually use, you'll quickly see why people fuck it up.


That 3lbs has to be spread out over the entire 1000sq ft evenly. So then set your spreader to the lowest setting that the product will actually fit through the hopper and do multiple passes to ensure even coverage of the product. Don't try and do it in one pass.

Now whether you put that down, weekly, monthly etc all depends on how often you want to be cutting your lawn.

I put it down weekly last year as I needed it to fill in bare spots quickly as I was running out of my ideal temperature window to grow grass and was cutting it 5-6 times a week. This year I don't have to do that as my grass is much better this year. So I can fertilize less, which means I'll be cutting less 2-3 times a week.

As a reminder, it is always better to seed in the fall, but I understand if one doesn't want to look at a bare lawn until then.


I am at your disposal, fix my yard.

Bought 2 yards of cedar mulch and 1 yard of triple mix. Got shade seed and fertilizer.

Will fertilize lightly today, I've been raking and need to do some more. My yard is a complete joke right now. I totally let it go especially my back.

I will pull weeds this weekend, haven't cut yet as it hasn't grown much (my neighbours have mowed, but my shit grows so slow). I also burnt the crap out of it last year by over fertilizing once. Live and learn.

Talk to me big man!!1







Front yard:








Back yard:








porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/09/21 07:11 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Holy a p/u truck full of soil!
A lot of work but that should be a lot cheaper than re sodding.
Many choose to re-sod instead.
I actually started working with a couple of guys resodding lawns.
I'll post some pics later.


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/09/21 07:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I haven't really been paying attention to this thread but I've done some work on the front lawn this season.

July 2020 - damaged by work on driveway and the workers working next door. Grass died and clovers and other weed took over.


Today



This spring
-Fertilizer left over from last season
-Re-seeded/soil on areas didn't recover from last fall
-Over seed
-New Starter fertilizer
-Sodding areas with too much weed
-Grub killer
-Fiesta Weed Control sprayed today


These areas were heavily damaged by weed, so I put new sod.






This took about an hour. No machines, just hand tools.


April 28


Today


Found these guys while doing the work.



Got this for $140, shared with a buddy (4L bottle). Canadian weed management companies use this. Dilute 50ml of Fiesta to 1L of water.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/10/21 09:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

fiesta works and is legal.

co-worker's backyard was all dandelions (95% coverage) and it took care of it.


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/10/21 09:37 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

How can we get our hands on some?

civic13
(Post Master)
05/10/21 10:25 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Chesswood, North York
https://www.pricelessproducts.com/item/Fiesta-Lawn-Weed-Killer-Domestic-4L/875/

How does it compare to Tenacity?


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/11/21 10:11 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

That’s where we got it from.
Amazon had it earlier as well.

This doesn’t kill crabgrass though.
I think tenacity does.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
05/11/21 11:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

yeah, tenacity is necessary for crabgrass but $$$$$

or you throw down prodiamine in the spring. i got a bag from seedranch.ca


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/12/21 09:14 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Am I correct to assume that you should refrain from stepping on the grass when using any of these? My kids are on my grass every day.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/12/21 07:08 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Most products are fine once dry, with some saying stay off for 24hrs.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/14/21 12:59 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Do you get (legally) fucked if you buy illegal shit from seedranch.ca? (such as Tenacity) ....

When I ordered prodiamine off seedranch.ca, it came from the US ....


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/14/21 05:39 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Why would you get fucked buying off a .ca website?
Worst thing that will happen is they get denied at the border.
It's not like you are importing a drug or firearm which is against the federal law.



Anyway, that place is way over priced.
I am not sure if they ship it here but it's $69 vs $99 from that site.
https://www.domyown.com/tenacity-herbici...e_youtube_video


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
05/14/21 05:50 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

fertilized almost a week ago (little), will fertilize again tomorrow, cut grass and the spread triple mix/seeds and get the sprinklers going.

Got an extra hose and sprinkler plus sprinkler timer thing, will run it 15 mins morning and 15 at night, hope for the best.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/26/21 07:42 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Sick of dragging out the hose ... I effectively have to move the sprinkler 11 fucking times just to water the entire area, and even then I'm missing a few spots FML.

Short of installing pop-up sprinklers, gonna buy a Y-splitter and another hose ... won't get as much pressure, but it'll relieve some of the stress of moving that shit.

Weedman came by yesterday and spread a bunch of dull orange pellets for crab grass suppression? It's already a fucking mess.

Next year I'll pay someone to level the grass; lumpy as hell from the crabgrass damage...


SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/26/21 08:48 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO
The dandelions came out with a vengeance

lol that was 2-3 weeks ago. Boy was I wrong. They have completely taken over. Having said that, I have not used any fertilizer.

Funny that I am seeing multiple ads on Facebook for new sod installed for $2 /sq ft


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
05/26/21 12:12 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

got a puppy a month ago, RIP my lawn.

Am I still SOL for up-keeping the lawn?


Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
05/27/21 10:50 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: c2k
got a puppy a month ago, RIP my lawn.

Am I still SOL for up-keeping the lawn?


i have a dog, but since she was raised in the city she knows to pee and poop on curbs. dog piss is great for weeds tho lol


porschetr
(Post Master Supreme)
05/27/21 07:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Usually female dogs that squats to piss damage the grass.
My male Maltese did his thing for years and did nothing to our lawn.


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
06/03/21 02:04 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

those who have dogs, how do you get the dogs to stop digging and eating the grass? I've got lots of holes and missing patches of grass.

LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
06/03/21 07:36 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I like when my lawn dies so I don't have to cut it.

Doing it right? lol


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/07/21 12:46 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Lawn continues to look like shit. I've had Fiesta applied 3 times already (twice by WeedMan, once by myself) ...

I have more weeds than I can figure out, so I have a whole fucking arsenal of shit ... I hate my manual pump 2-gallon sprayer ...

Here's some crabgrass getting fucked by Tenacity, 2 days in:



The actual crabgrass on my lawn isn't as fucked ...



zaius
(Post Master Sr)
07/08/21 03:02 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

furball you should be fine. in september, you need to seed your lawn. eventually after a couple of years, you'll have a thick lawn and not need to worry anymore.

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
08/28/21 07:49 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

It's go time for overseeding!

furball
(Post Master Sr)
08/29/21 05:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

If it's about time (when the temps drop a bit) ... I'll go to Costco and pick up those massive bags of seed. Seems the birds around my property are having a fucking buffet after I overseed...

Now that crabgrass seems to be under some control, the purslane weed seems to be taking over ... FML.

Also getting random dead patches of grass - whether it's over-spray of Fiesta/Tenacity, or something more sinister like grubs, who knows...


titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
08/30/21 02:43 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

does anyone have a rain water collection setup? if so post up what you got.

i've been giving this some thought lately. i have various submersible pumps kicking around from the aquarium, most put out way more gph/pressure than tap water pressure. i was thinking about putting a down spout directly into a sealed 25 gallon drum, i can hide it behind my gate/fence and whenever i need to water the lawn i can just put a garden hose attachment to a piece of pvc and flip on the pump whenever i need to or hell even use rain water to wash a car (it'll probably be cleaner water than tap lol) figure it would save me lots on my water bill.



i've been trying to get my grass nice and green this year and for the most part i think i need to water the piss out of it, i probably don't have much of a layer of soil so it dries out quick and to keep it nice and moist i'm watering for like 2-3 hours a day.


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
08/30/21 08:42 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: titty sprinkles
does anyone have a rain water collection setup? if so post up what you got.

i've been giving this some thought lately. i have various submersible pumps kicking around from the aquarium, most put out way more gph/pressure than tap water pressure. i was thinking about putting a down spout directly into a sealed 25 gallon drum, i can hide it behind my gate/fence and whenever i need to water the lawn i can just put a garden hose attachment to a piece of pvc and flip on the pump whenever i need to or hell even use rain water to wash a car (it'll probably be cleaner water than tap lol) figure it would save me lots on my water bill.



i've been trying to get my grass nice and green this year and for the most part i think i need to water the piss out of it, i probably don't have much of a layer of soil so it dries out quick and to keep it nice and moist i'm watering for like 2-3 hours a day.


bro rainwater setup?! fuck that you/us brown folks use this for bathing, don't act like you dunno wuddup!!



titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
08/30/21 09:11 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

LMFAO don't get scared if you see me outside in a rain storm with a bar of soap

furball
(Post Master Sr)
09/27/21 10:24 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

It's that time of year where I start to see all the fucking work that's call Autumn.

- Shit ton of trees, shit ton of leaves
- Burlington has this 'Suck Leaves' day where you blow it to the curb, they'll vacuum that shit up, but it's pretty late in the season, and it's only once
- Last year tried putting leaves in piles, then putting the mower over it -- clogged to shit
- I have a Toro cordless leaf blower already

Considering:
- Ryobi cordless POS mulcher (looks cumbersome as fuck)
- SunJoe corded mulcher thingie (I'll have to leave it on the driveway, and just move the leaves to it.)
- Ghetto DIY thing with a large plastic bucket + weed whacker solution
- Just found out about standalone mulchers (corded), researching now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbNrr1w5cQk
(I'm invested in cordless Ryobi 18V and Toro 60v batteries already)

Thoughts?




Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
09/27/21 11:25 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I have a hand held Worx leaf blower/vacuum. Does the job well enough but the bag is kinda small so have to empty it several times. The mulching saves on number of bags to put to the curb but still ended up being a shit load. I should have the kids do it all this year \:D

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
09/29/21 06:59 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i have a sunjoe leave shredder like the WORX in your photo.

it works, definitely reduces the number of bags. it also been overheating last year which renders it inoperable for like 30 mins. still trying to find a faster/better solution but it works.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/11/22 09:12 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So, kicking this thread to the top, as it's that time again ....

These were the condensed notes by Risky, based on Wildout:
 Quote:
Overseed - 5 days of 15c - (end of April - 1st 2 weeks of May)
Prep: cut lawn shorter than average (rake in & top soil) - roller nice to have*


I have the following:
- white fertilizer pellets
- tons of grass seed
- Prodiamine
- Tenacity
- Fiesta

I wasn't able to find the grass seed last year near the end of summer @ Costco, so didn't overseed as much as I wanted ... so I'll have to do it this year.

So, I guess I should be:
- prodiamine (pre-emergent, apply > 12C?)
- fertilizing first, as above (i.e. 4 days of +15C weather)
- wait 3-5 days
- overseed, patch up fucked area with soil, etc
- May-June, Fiesta every month or so?
- May-Sept, Tenacity monthly when and where crabgrass is coming to fuck with me...
- Sept prodiamine for next year
- late Sept overseed?

Entire yard is lumpy (lawn mower bounces like it's got fucked shocks), but too cheap to get someone to level the yard with soil ...

I have an entire section (~200 sq ft?) that doesn't get sun, so effectively the grass is thin as fuck. Considered just throwing mulch all over there, but nervous it'll be a mosquito breeding ground...


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/12/22 02:30 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I'm throwing in the towel and using a service my next door neighbour uses. While I'm yanking out dandelions/crabgrass all summer and trying to seed dead spots, he is just cutting and watering his lawn without a weed in sight.

They just came by to lay some fertilizer just now. I should stock up on grass seeds now to put down later though.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/13/22 09:48 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Depends on how much sq footage you got. On last count I have ~11k sq ft.

The Fiesta shit + Tenacity isn't much fuss so far, just annoying I have to refill like 6-7 times my 2 gallon hand pump. I'm gonna pick up a 4gallon Ryobi powered backpack sprayer, see how this goes ...

This year I paid for Weedman to poke holes, rest will be on me. We may pay for a gardener to do some landscape tidying up, but see how it goes for this year.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/16/22 08:16 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
So, kicking this thread to the top, as it's that time again ....

These were the condensed notes by Risky, based on Wildout:
 Quote:
Overseed - 5 days of 15c - (end of April - 1st 2 weeks of May)
Prep: cut lawn shorter than average (rake in & top soil) - roller nice to have*


I have the following:
- white fertilizer pellets
- tons of grass seed
- Prodiamine
- Tenacity
- Fiesta

I wasn't able to find the grass seed last year near the end of summer @ Costco, so didn't overseed as much as I wanted ... so I'll have to do it this year.

So, I guess I should be:
- prodiamine (pre-emergent, apply > 12C?)
- fertilizing first, as above (i.e. 4 days of +15C weather)
- wait 3-5 days
- overseed, patch up fucked area with soil, etc
- May-June, Fiesta every month or so?
- May-Sept, Tenacity monthly when and where crabgrass is coming to fuck with me...
- Sept prodiamine for next year
- late Sept overseed?

Entire yard is lumpy (lawn mower bounces like it's got fucked shocks), but too cheap to get someone to level the yard with soil ...

I have an entire section (~200 sq ft?) that doesn't get sun, so effectively the grass is thin as fuck. Considered just throwing mulch all over there, but nervous it'll be a mosquito breeding ground...


You can't put down Prodiamine & overseed. You gotta spray the weeds after the new seed has germinated for the spring overseed.

Historically the fall overseed needs to happen the last week/first week of September or you won't have enough weeks left in order for it to thicken up before it gets too cold.

Realistically speaking though, if your lawn isn't levelled with topsoil it won't look as tidy.

To put into perspective I level mine every spring and fall. It depends on how bad our winters were and if the frost heave is bad or subtle.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/16/22 08:21 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
Depends on how much sq footage you got. On last count I have ~11k sq ft.

The Fiesta shit + Tenacity isn't much fuss so far, just annoying I have to refill like 6-7 times my 2 gallon hand pump. I'm gonna pick up a 4gallon Ryobi powered backpack sprayer, see how this goes ...

This year I paid for Weedman to poke holes, rest will be on me. We may pay for a gardener to do some landscape tidying up, but see how it goes for this year.


Expect more weeds this year. Every time you open up the soil with an aerator, you break the weed killer/soil barrier.

I think you've created more work for yourself.


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/18/22 07:29 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball


So, I guess I should be:
- prodiamine (pre-emergent, apply > 12C?)
- fertilizing first, as above (i.e. 4 days of +15C weather)
- wait 3-5 days
- overseed, patch up fucked area with soil, etc
- May-June, Fiesta every month or so?
- May-Sept, Tenacity monthly when and where crabgrass is coming to fuck with me...
- Sept prodiamine for next year
- late Sept overseed?


furball, don’t think you can use preemergent and seed at the same time. you’ll be wasting seeds.

overseed like heck in the fall. fight the weeds this spring with preemergent, fiesta (dandelion) and tenacity (crabgrass).

argh. i just read wildout’s post lol. oops.

i’ll be applying the preemergent probably this weekend.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/18/22 01:37 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

So, just seed and fertilize, and skip the prodiamine? I mean, FFS, prodiamine is a PRE-EMERGENT....

I missed the window last fall to overseed......

I already have these fucking purple flower weeds sprouting ... starting to spread


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/22 01:53 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

This is the schedule the lawncare company gave me:

April/May - Spring Fertilization
May/June - Spring Weed & Crabgrass control
July/Aug - Summer Fertilization / Grub & Insect inspection
Sept/Oct - Fall Fertilization


LNXGUY
(Post Master Supreme)
04/18/22 02:29 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

I've got some 2,4-D when should I put this shit down?

Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/18/22 03:24 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
So, just seed and fertilize, and skip the prodiamine? I mean, FFS, prodiamine is a PRE-EMERGENT....

I missed the window last fall to overseed......

I already have these fucking purple flower weeds sprouting ... starting to spread


You already fucked up hard. You opened up the lawn so of course the weeds are going to sprout earlier than usual.

If you didn't overseed last fall AND you already did aerating expect a shit ton more weeds this year.

Lawn care is always lagging by a year, whatever you decide to be lazy on shows up the following year.

If I were you all I would be doing is overseeding, keeping people off the grass, and watering 3 times a day (10 mins each) to ensure the seed stays damp. Make sure you cover it/rake it into the soil. Not laying ontop of the grass.

Also forget Kentucky Blue Grass, will take too long with your situation. Find some 100% perennial rye grass and hope the weather doesn't swing back and forth.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/18/22 03:28 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
This is the schedule the lawncare company gave me:

April/May - Spring Fertilization
May/June - Spring Weed & Crabgrass control
July/Aug - Summer Fertilization / Grub & Insect inspection
Sept/Oct - Fall Fertilization


Weed/Crabgrass & Grub Inspection all fall under the same umbrella. They don't have anything more special than what you're already using.

So essentially you're paying for them to fertilize your lawn.

Don't expect any major change at the end of the year.

They're just doing things on the proper timeline is all. All the hardwork is still on you. (Mowing, overseeding, levelling, cleaning up debris etc)


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/18/22 03:32 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: LNXGUY
I've got some 2,4-D when should I put this shit down?


If you're not overseeding, as soon as the temps stay above 15C for 3-5 days.

So pretty much in 2 weeks.

Then again end of June if your lawn isn't thick.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/19/22 06:02 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

^ dude, can you please put together a simple schedule for us to follow?

This is impossible to track, adding layers of info on top of old info, where something is no longer relevant, then something else is.

Help us out slow learners, if you can give us a dumbed down schedule that covers what to do from April - September, would be awesome. Trying to make sense and piece together a timeline from this thread would take hours.



titty sprinkles
(Post Master Supreme)
04/19/22 05:10 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

ya my lawn isn't too bad, but what should i be doing now to get it looking good for the year with as minimal effort as possible

Simon_the_Pieman
(Post Master Sr)
04/19/22 08:35 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
^ dude, can you please put together a simple schedule for us to follow?

This is impossible to track, adding layers of info on top of old info, where something is no longer relevant, then something else is.

Help us out slow learners, if you can give us a dumbed down schedule that covers what to do from April - September, would be awesome. Trying to make sense and piece together a timeline from this thread would take hours.



i do the following for ok grass

aprilish if its not too fucking cold out - clean, rake, fert
it's gonna be may nsync - seed & water like a motherfucker
june till it's too fucking cold out - water but only like a fucker, mow, pull up any weeds that pop up, yell at kids riding bike on my grass


c2k
(Post Master Supreme)
04/20/22 08:29 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
[yell at kids riding bike on my grass






I can relate as well!


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
04/20/22 09:38 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: Simon_the_Pieman
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
^ dude, can you please put together a simple schedule for us to follow?

This is impossible to track, adding layers of info on top of old info, where something is no longer relevant, then something else is.

Help us out slow learners, if you can give us a dumbed down schedule that covers what to do from April - September, would be awesome. Trying to make sense and piece together a timeline from this thread would take hours.



i do the following for ok grass

aprilish if its not too fucking cold out - clean, rake, fert
it's gonna be may nsync - seed & water like a motherfucker
june till it's too fucking cold out - water but only like a fucker, mow, pull up any weeds that pop up, yell at kids riding bike on my grass


This right here is perfect.

Add in mowing more often twice a week minimum.


Risky Business
(Post Master Supreme)
04/21/22 06:47 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

That's not helpful, but thanks anyways.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/06/22 01:01 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

This is how fucked up sections of my lawn is ... (Weedman came by, hence the holes and tractor marks)



SuPeR-MaRiO
(Post Master Sr)
05/06/22 03:31 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

My condolences Furball. So what the game plan to get it to a lush thick lawn and how much is it going to cost you?

Actually, at the state you're at wouldn't it be easier to lay down sod? I mean, there's barely any grass there. How much seed is needed to go from nothing to something?


furball
(Post Master Sr)
05/08/22 06:34 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

There’s a tree near there. It’s also rather shady.

As such it’s mostly shade. I wonder if I’m using the wrong grass seed. And or the tree is sucking up all the moisture from the ground etc …

Im going to probably buy a shit ton of soil, rake it out, and throw more seed down.

It was never this bad in that section. The weed chems I put down last season may have also pushed it past the threshold.


1300cc_Rocket
(Post Master Jr)
05/09/22 05:31 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Does anyone have success with growing decent grass under very mature oak trees that dump a metric f*ck-ton of acorns and with squirrels that constantly dig and bury on your own lawn? The Acorns cluster together and shade the seed I put down in the fall, and digging makes the lawn lumpy no matter how many times I try to level it. Tree itself is great to shade half the lawn at least..
Ive been thinking about just mowing down whatever green crap grows. Pull out some of the bigger satisfying to pull weeds and move on. Seems to me its a retired mans game, as you've got to be available to do all the right steps during the right window of opportunity, year in year out.


Big Tasty
(Post Master Supreme)
05/09/22 10:44 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: SuPeR-MaRiO


Actually, at the state you're at wouldn't it be easier to lay down sod? I mean, there's barely any grass there.


Definitely think putting down sod would be the better solution based on the pic.


Wildout
(Post Master Jr)
05/09/22 01:09 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: 1300cc_Rocket
Seems to me its a retired mans game, as you've got to be available to do all the right steps during the right window of opportunity, year in year out.


NAILED IT!!!!!!

Nothing beats time in the lawn. No product, no company. Nothing.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/11/22 12:27 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Finally figured out wtf is going on.

There's a fucking berry tree, dropping all over the fucking place. I have at least 3 areas of the property with these fucking berries.

Went HAM and chopped the fuck out of some branches, contemplating going at it chainsaw-style ...

 Originally Posted By: furball


Screamin Type ARGH!
(Post Master Supreme)
10/06/22 10:03 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

winter fertilizer time soon

furball
(Post Master Sr)
10/07/22 08:03 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

grass seed too around now or naw?

I'll spread the white pellets + prodiamine when I get a chance...


zaius
(Post Master Sr)
10/07/22 09:16 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

 Originally Posted By: furball
grass seed too around now or naw?

I'll spread the white pellets + prodiamine when I get a chance...


i threw down seeds 2 weeks ago. you better do it asap before 1st frost

prodiamine has to be well after the grass seeds have sprouted or else nothing will grow


furball
(Post Master Sr)
10/07/22 01:48 PM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Well, seeds more important this year ... didn't water all year other than rain, and the chems from years previous have totally decimated the yard...

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
10/08/22 07:54 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

same... the drought this summer really did a number on my lawn. i never watered either.

furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/15/23 07:12 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Is there any place to get cheap grass seeds in bulk? Few years ago I picked up large bags from Costco but either price went up or it’s no longer offered.

Going to super seed areas and water, sections at a time. Last I calculated I have about 11,000 sq ft of grass area.

About 2k of it is totally decimated and I don’t really have access to water, so rain only.


furball
(Post Master Sr)
04/15/23 07:13 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

Also considering going ghetto and buying some pieces of sod and just doing patchwork. Likely the grass would look different, but I’m getting some weird bald/mud spots. I hope it’s not grubs.

zaius
(Post Master Sr)
04/15/23 07:45 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

i find that the costco scott’s bag horrible. it’s all annual rye seed.

i usually go to my local garden supply shop or local sod farm for seeds. if you’re in sauga, i go to mavis garden supplies


furball
(Post Master Sr)
07/24/23 08:05 AM
Re: now we have car detail, how about a thread for lawn detail?

seedranch.ca has scrubbed it's pages of anything remotely 'bad' ... (it's not in the menu, search results show up nothing, but if you google seedranch and 'tenacity', you can go directly to the page.)

the .com website is ok.

Not sure I want to risk it making a purchase at this point ....