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05-11-06, 01:30
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Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 977 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Tasty So I finally, after a YEAR of trying, have eliminated my uninvited lawn guest. Here is his mugshot.  | Nice Kill! 
Those B*stards can cause havoc to a lawn.
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05-12-06, 02:56
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 308 | Well how did you get that guy out of your lawn? with a shovel, backhoe, dynamite? | |
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05-12-06, 01:06
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 1,598 | I got him with a trap. When I saw it was tripped I probed the tunnel a bit with my finger. After hitting some fur and becoming overwhelmed with joy, I grabbed some needlenose pliers and hauled him out by his tail.
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09-06-06, 11:48
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 4,090 | Back to the top again 
Is September the proper time to thatch bermuda?
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09-06-06, 12:30
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 707 | Do you mean de-thatch? The practices of de-thatching and scalping of lawns are not necessary or beneficial. Are you certain that you have enough thatch build up to be detrimental? | |
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09-06-06, 03:17
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 4,090 | Yes, I mean removing excess thatch, and no, I'm not sure if it's needed or not.
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09-06-06, 07:51
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Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brookfield Illinois Posts: 1,397 | I have female dog damage on my lawn .I hear that lime will help. Does anybody have any other ideas? Im going to replant the grass in the bald spots this fall. One guy told me to sprinkle baking soda , cover with good soil and use Tall Fesque grass seed. | |
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09-06-06, 07:58
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 1,598 | Yeah, dethatching is not necessarily a good thing. It can be quite stressful on the lawn, and I don't think that right before the dormant season is the time to do it. You want to do it prior to growing season.
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09-07-06, 12:55
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Garland, Texas Posts: 707 | My best guess, without looking at the lawn, is that you don't have a thatch problem. If you do (again doubtful) then you have more things to worry about than that. That would likely mean that you aren't doing even a single thing right when it comes to taking care of your lawn...over fertilization (especially with synthetic fertilizers), poor watering habits, improper mowing, etc. etc. etc.
You are approaching a good time for Fall fertilization, hopefully with an organic based product  Check with your local nursery or feed and seed for some options. Here in the D/FW area even HD and Lowe's have some organic products in stock. | |
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09-07-06, 01:57
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 428 | Does anybody know the best mulch blades to get for my lawn tractor? I have a Sabre 20hp with a 46" 3 blade deck?
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09-07-06, 02:08
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 4,090 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by Mr. Clean You are approaching a good time for Fall fertilization, hopefully with an organic based product Check with your local nursery or feed and seed for some options. Here in the D/FW area even HD and Lowe's have some organic products in stock. | Gotcha on the thatching issue, thanks
Yep, I'll probably pick up a spreader tomorrow. I already have a bag of organic fertilizer - same as the spring.
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