Around the Home and Yard! (On topic only)

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I pellet insert would be a nice option.

$238/ton here.

Feed it once a day.

 

[burrheadd]

Spring Lawn fertilization? Do you do it?

I avoid any synthetic nitrogen in the spring.

I fertilize late September and Thanksgiving I reseeded a few years ago with Rebel fescue
I've found if you fertilize in the spring the top growth goes crazy while the roots are starved

 

[oldngray]

I fertilize late September and Thanksgiving I reseeded a few years ago with Rebel fescue
I've found if you fertilize in the spring the top growth goes crazy while the roots are starved

Wouldn't it be better to fertilize in the Fall to help roots?

edit: I read it wrong. I thought you were saying you fertilized in the Spring.

nevermind

 

[over9five]

$238/ton here.

Feed it once a day.

You have one? I would think that would be a big no-no in a condo association.

 

[burrheadd]

Do you and if so when do you use pre emergent (crabgrass) herbicides?

Yes
When the crab apple trees bloom
normally late mid to late April

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You have one? I would think that would be a big no-no in a condo association.

Nope.

I have this:



My former BIL has one and he loves it.

 

[Wally]

anyone know how to keep stink bugs away.

I would bet you they are coming in through that fireplace. Either the damper is open or there is a fresh air supply open because you are feeling a draft.

 

[oldngray]

Yes
When the crab apple trees bloom
normally late mid to late April

I like to do mine mid April but sometimes thats too late.

 

[upschuck]

$238/ton here.

Feed it once a day.

How long does a ton last?

Like burning wood, but that can get expensive, and the tree people lie as to how seasoned it is.

 

[BakerMayfield2018]

@Operational needs has a Mexican living in her attic. Her landscaping is immaculate

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

How long does a ton last?

Like burning wood, but that can get expensive, and the tree people lie as to how seasoned it is.

I have no idea.

 

[burrheadd]

@Operational needs has a Mexican living in her attic. Her landscaping is immaculate

Well, that lasted longer than expected

 

[Wally]

Nope.

I have this:

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My former BIL has one and he loves it.

What model is that?

 

[Jkloc420]

I would bet you they are coming in through that fireplace. Either the damper is open or there is a fresh air supply open because you are feeling a draft.

I don't have a fireplace, I think you got me mixed up with the one who does

 

[Wally]

I don't have a fireplace, I think you got me mixed up with the one who does

Thought you had a pre-fab?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

What model is that?

The one that was installed back in 1982. Works very well. Has an electric blower fan.

 

[Jkloc420]

Thought you had a pre-fab?

other guy

 

[upschuck]

Thought you had a pre-fab?

That is me

 

[BSWALKS]

Crabgrass preventer is a must in the spring...pre-emerge.

I tried going without it & using s post emergent as needed, so i could overseed in spring. Mistake. Now i use Dimension.

I wait until the forsythia come in full bloom, then I drop my Pre-m. I use Dimension 0-0-3.


Dimension gives a little extra cushion of time as it will kill early germinated crabgrass.

Forsythia bloom at the same time, same soil temperature, crabgrass germinates at.

Winning! Dimension is a great pre-m! Especially for its post emerg benefit
I also always recommend milorganite for the iron

 

[BakerMayfield2018]

I am contemplating having a Mexican move into my attic in the spring, and work his rent off in landscaping till the fall. @Operational needs gave me the idea. I like it.