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I believe fill dirt is what is usually used for grading and leveling. However it doesn’t have much nutritional value for a lawn. If it’s a pretty steep incline you might need to use erosion control no matter what material you use....
[quote]too overwhelming to cheat.[/quote] I wish I had faith in this....

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/27/24 at 6:11 am
Blossom End Rot Overwatering, or big fluctuations in watering, is almost always the culprit. While technically a calcium deficiency, most of the time it’s not due to lack of calcium in the soil. It’s an uptake issue....

re: Tennessee 4 @ LSU 3 Final

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/26/24 at 3:00 pm
That’s ok. We seem to play our best ball when trailing....

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/26/24 at 11:58 am
[quote]Am I in danger of promoting some type of fungal disease or root rot?[/quote] Possibly. Could also cause BER problems. I’m still watering every three days and I haven’t had any trouble yet....

re: Plant ID...

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/26/24 at 11:53 am
A variety of canna lily would be my best guess....
#rallybalkinterference What an amazing game! :lol: :geauxtigers:...
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re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/21/24 at 1:46 pm
[quote]And you haven't made any wine yet?[/quote] Well, shite. How have I never thought of this?...

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/21/24 at 6:55 am
Organic methods, even pyrethrin and spinosad, are really only effective against the young nymphs. Once they reach adulthood you’re going to have to use something stronger like permethrin or zeta-cypermethrin....

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/20/24 at 9:51 am
I have 4 Prime Ark Freedom bushes in a 3’x12’ raised bed. I’m getting way more than we can handle. I’ve given a bunch away to the neighbors already. :lol:...

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/19/24 at 9:00 pm
Got a few pics from the garden this afternoon. Sunflowers have been showing off. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LX3cmox.jpeg[/img] Peppers are kinda leaning after all the weather this past week. But they’re doing well. The giant marconis live up to their name. Jalapeños, shishitos, and cayennes ...

re: 2024 Spring Garden Thread

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/19/24 at 7:02 pm
[quote]only treat if you notice something on plants[/quote] For the most part, this. I’d rather not use insecticides if I don’t have to. I’ve been seeing some cucumber beetles here and there. But they don't usually cause enough damage that my plants can’t handle them. My main concern is stink...
Wow! What a catch! :lsu:...

re: Torpedo Grass?

Posted by PillageUrVillage on 5/17/24 at 10:35 am
[quote] 41 pct glysphate[/quote] Don't even dilute it. Spray it at full concentration....
[quote]But, if there is the presence of foulbrood, the best and most effective way to get rid of it is to burn the hives because once a hive gets infected with it, it's over for the hive(s) anyway. [/quote] This. Foulbrood can easily spread to other hives. I hope the NZ government is correct ...