Yard freaks

[lsturbointeg]

Spring needs to hurry the ef up so I can get outside and enjoy the outdoors instead of being cooped up doing house projects

[King Rudi]

I mowed my lawn for the first time this year yesterday. With all the rain we've had I was afraid I was going to have hay growing before I could mow. Dropped a few dead trees on the side lot while I was out to. It was nice to have a day to kick around the yard and get some work done without being rushed.

[lsturbointeg]

tulips are starting to grow even tho temperatures are mid 20's here in OH

[TXSTYLE]

Just put this down yesterday and it has served me well for years!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Spring needs to hurry the ef up so I can get outside and enjoy the outdoors instead of being cooped up doing house projects

Do NOT rush it man... It just means we're getting OLDER.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Just put this down yesterday and it has served me well for years!

WTF???? Do you have any IDEA how hardy crabgrass is????? If that stuff were effective AND somehow got on my lawn, I'd have dirty.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

WTF???? Do you have any IDEA how hardy crabgrass is????? If that stuff were effective AND somehow got on my lawn, I'd have dirty.

I agree. That shit is epic PITA!!! That's why I use this to prevent it.

[Timdm3]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I spit my drink up as I was swiping down and saw my name lol! It's still too freakin' early here for me to think about my lawn since it's 20° and slushy snow/ice on the lawn I did order a gas edger and a battery back pack sprayer for all the Bio Stimulants I'll be putting down this year. Looks like Milo when up $2 in price. I won't be able to put any weed n feed until at least the 1st week of April. I do watch Allyn Hayne "The Lawn Care Nut" during the mean time

Throw'er down!

[Yapakanichi]

Alright let's talk grass....not the smoking kind either ya weirdos.

Right now I'm trying in vain to wipe out the St. Augustine in my yard through cutting it at 1.20" (the lowest setting) and get Bermuda to grow. I've seeded my entire yard multiple times in the past and this year it looks like it's coming in nicely.

I put down some Vigoro weed and feed for Bermuda and not St. Augustine (says it'll kill it) and well it looks like yes, it is killing the St. Augustine. I just may need to seed my backyard again.

So yea, what grass types does everyone here prefer? The only reason I prefer Bermuda is because well I have 2 dogs....and certain things are easier to pick up if the grass is densely packed and short. LOL

[RickFLM4]

I have St. Augustine and hate it. Looks like we will eventually need to look into making a switch because it could get wiped out:

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/2...ncurable-virus

I replaced our front lawn (St. Augustine to St. Augustine) 2 years ago and it very well may have had that disease before I replaced it, meaning it will return. Right now, my lawn looks far better than all my neighbors. I handle pest control, fertilizing and weed control myself. Someone else cuts it. Even if it doesn't have this disease now, it probably will get it from the lawn guys spreading it around.

[roastbeef]

i don't have much to add, but i just bought a house with an avocado tree and i'm super excited!

[Yapakanichi]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't have much to add, but i just bought a house with an avocado tree and i'm super excited!

My wife is actually planting an avocado tree outside our bedroom window.

Reminds me I need to get banana trees

[TXSTYLE]

Just picked up a Peach tree and will grab a couple of Orange trees when they become available...

[UncleWede]

I planted probably close to a dozen avocado trees before I got one to survive and thrive and they are SO good!!

I went to a nearby housing area where people were always selling from their backyards, and spoke to one older gentleman. He asked "Do you have a rusty nail near the base of the trunk?"
"No, can't really get a trunk large enough that I think I could do such a thing"
"Put the nail in, keeps the gophers from eating the roots"
And the rest is guacamole!!!!

[TXSTYLE]

I remember growing up in So Cal, we had a giant Avocado and Fig Tree and Lemon Tree! I grew up on Guac!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by knowthebattle

So yea, what grass types does everyone here prefer? The only reason I prefer Bermuda is because well I have 2 dogs....and certain things are easier to pick up if the grass is densely packed and short. LOL

I have tall fescue which leaves great stripe lines! just bought some plant fertilizer for all the shrubs, trees and tulips yesterday. skipping the Milorganite since they went up in price form $12.84 to $15.24 a bag gonna give this a try for this season from Menards


also skipping the Scott's Triple pre-emergent/fertilizer for Menard's brand at $35 per bag. tired of dropping $62 a bag for Scott's when this bag that has more iron and phosphorous.

[TXSTYLE]

Planted my first wave of Springtime Flowers...

[wrickem]

Looks great TXSTYLE ! I can’t wait for “spring” here in a couple of months.
I’m not allowed to have fushias because the 7year old in me likes to “pop’ the unopened blossoms before they fully open I think k I’ll sneak some in for fun this year anyway.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by wrickem

Looks great TXSTYLE ! I can’t wait for “spring” here in a couple of months.
I’m not allowed to have fushias because the 7year old in me likes to “pop’ the unopened blossoms before they fully open I think k I’ll sneak some in for fun this year anyway.

Thank you!

I also planted a Peach Tree! Very excited about it...

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I remember growing up in So Cal, we had a giant Avocado and Fig Tree and Lemon Tree! I grew up on Guac!

i'm planing a lime tree soon... all i'll have to buy is chips and beer.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by wrickem

I’m not allowed to have fushias because the 7year old in me likes to “pop’ the unopened blossoms before they fully open

+1. And then if you suck on the stamen of a few open ones, you'll have even MORE energy to pop some more. . . until the street lights come on.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

[B]Planted my first wave

Looks great!