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re: Winter weed cocktail question
Posted by JDat on 2/27/23 at 8:22 am
What would be best to use on white clover right now. In Lafayette area. Bermuda is in green up currently. Have about 8 acres to do, so trying to keep it economical. ...
re: What is this metal fencing called and where can I buy it?
Posted by JDat on 5/6/22 at 8:54 am
Be sure you buy the correct stuff. Don't confuse it for wire mats that you put in a slab. Those will rust and look like crab. There also might be different thickness in the gage wire and different size squares.
check a feed store or tractor supply. ...
re: Zenith Zoysia Help
Posted by JDat on 4/26/22 at 7:00 am
I have Zenith. In the shade, it'll live, but not really spread out that much. So unless you sod, you'll be waiting for a long time.
Keep cut at 2". ...
re: Fusilade II
Posted by JDat on 3/8/22 at 7:26 am
But is it too nuclear of an option. Don't want to kill the zoysia with it.
Also, I plan on following up with some hydroseeding in areas that the bermuda is extra thick. I don't think this combo would hinder germination, but asking opinions.......
Fusilade II
Posted by JDat on 3/7/22 at 3:06 pm
Trying to get a bunch of bermuda out of my zenith zoysia. From what I've ready, Fusilade II is the herbicide to use. However, I've ready some opinions that suggest adding other things in to aid (Triclopyr 4 or Methylated Seed Oil).
Anyone have any experience with this?...
re: New Construction Lawn
Posted by JDat on 2/15/22 at 1:03 pm
bermuda will spread and cover much quicker. Def go with hydroseeding option if seeding.
If you just want green grass mixed with weeds, hydroseed. If you want a weed free lawn looking good, just sod and get it over with. Post construction site will require some serious work / costs to get a wee...
re: Pea gravel and pavers
Posted by JDat on 2/3/22 at 1:40 pm
The pea gravel will be everywhere. Use limestone 610. It has a powder to it and will get hard. Almost like cement. I'd keep the rock about 1/4" lower than the top of the paver. Wet it down good after you spread it. ...
re: Recommendation for Grass Type
Posted by JDat on 11/30/21 at 7:12 am
I don't think you're going to find any grass that will tolerate the shade and the heavy traffic. If nothing is growing there now, a better grass won't do so much better that you'd be satisfied. If it makes a mud hole when wet, I'd suggest a deck or flagstone with something shade tolerant growing i...
re: $$$$ Artificial Grass Quote (DFW)
Posted by JDat on 9/17/21 at 1:05 pm
I think you are underestimating. There will have to be removal of the existing grass and surface prep (sand / level / pack).
Also, artificial turf gets very hot in the summer. Like you won't walk on it barefoot in summer time. ...
re: Are sprinkler systems worth the money?
Posted by JDat on 8/11/21 at 10:08 am
I have them in flower beds but not for the lawn. I would do it again. I bought 2 walking sprinklers and 2 100' water hoses. In June - September, if we go a week with no rain, I'll pull them out and run them. Needless to say, I haven't pulled them out this year. It's hard to replicate a good rai...
Camera for recording high school games
Posted by JDat on 7/29/21 at 8:03 am
Looking to see if anyone has any suggestions or experience recording full sided games. In the past we've used a traditional video camera on a tripod. Quality is a little low and takes someone to operate the tripod. Wanting to possibly spend the money on something better. Something I can set up a...
re: How bad will I be destroyed if I show up at a pick up game?
Posted by JDat on 7/28/21 at 10:16 am
Play wing back. Push them to the outside and don't stab. If you're in good shape, hustle and willing to play D will earn more respect if experience lacks. As you gain confidence, try different positions.
Show up early and find some guys to kick the ball around with before game. ...
re: Ive spot treated with round up... do I need to dig up the dead before overseeding.
Posted by JDat on 7/2/21 at 11:09 am
Unless its a tremendous amount, dig them up.
In my experience with dallisgrass, you can't kill it. What you see dead now, will always be dead, but more will be back next summer. Dallisgrass has a rhizome. If you don't get that up, next year it will push up new growth. A big rhizome is about...
re: Using retaining wall block for flower beds - proper prep?
Posted by JDat on 6/29/21 at 4:16 pm
I didn't put a limestone base or wire mat. Now, it was all close to my house and there was A4 fill dirt, so it was pretty compact. I think you may be going a little overkill with the limestone and the wire. Not sure how compact your ground is, but maybe just the wire if you're nervous. I also pu...
re: Using retaining wall block for flower beds - proper prep?
Posted by JDat on 6/29/21 at 11:16 am
I did something similar, but I used the stones in the pic that you said you didn't want. I dug a trench, and then used dry bagged cement instead of sand. Used that to level and as a base. Ran my first row of stones and then wet it all down and let it sit 24 hrs. When adding the stones on top, i ...
re: Reel Mowers
Posted by JDat on 4/20/21 at 1:12 pm
Also have bermuda in back yard. For a couple of months last summer I was using the reel to keep it cut at 3/4". I would cut 3 times a week. IMO it was tough to see where you cut already due to not much grass getting clipped off. I liked to get up before work and knock the back yard out. ~4k squ...
re: Reel Mowers
Posted by JDat on 4/20/21 at 8:21 am
When I first built I put rye in a few sections around the house. Bought a Great States 18" reel. It did well. If you're only doing the court area it won't be bad at all. Not sure what type of grass you have though. I would imagine if you have St. Augustine and only cut once a week it would be a...
re: Gutter Guards - I need NEW options, please
Posted by JDat on 12/3/20 at 7:02 am
[quote]If you cover your gutter with a screen guard, the top will still fill with small shite and clog the holes
Then you have no gutter as the water just runs off the gutter guard.[/quote]
This. Had a house with gutters and lots of oaks. You're only changing the clog up point. At least wit...
re: Underground drainage for Gutters
Posted by JDat on 11/23/20 at 9:10 am
I did all mine with PVC. I would use the sewer pipe if I ever build again. My down spouts are 3x4. Gutter guy told me to use 4" pipe for single down spout. And go up to 6" if I ran two together. Been working good so far. ...
re: Herbicide Application Temperature Limits
Posted by JDat on 8/5/20 at 1:35 pm
Pretty sure it means when the average temp is above 85. I use that and MSMA on same grass. I have spot sprayed during the summer. Grass turns brown for about a week and bounces back. Spot application, you're okay, but will have brown spots. I wouldn't spray the entire yard. ...
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