Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Why is this bill so high?
Left the sprinkler on for about 10 hours today. That part of the yard better be looking real good in the coming days.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Backyard project
It's been a long time, gents. Since the last time I posted about my treacherous backyard, we decided to take on a little project. Check out what we've done. Bermuda grass is going in mid-April.
We have to start picking out plants for the edges and barrier trees (going in the fall) so we can't see the folks behind us. We're actually going to have a real backyard. We're all pretty excited about it, especially the kids.
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We have to start picking out plants for the edges and barrier trees (going in the fall) so we can't see the folks behind us. We're actually going to have a real backyard. We're all pretty excited about it, especially the kids.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
I bit the bullet
After almost 4 years of struggling with my lawn, I've gone the Bret route and am getting Scott's to come out for their analysis. I will post my results - what they will do, what it costs, etc. after they come out. Stay tuned!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Anyone want a pond?
Penchuck, Here is why you do not want a pond in the backyard.
Pump blows out and you have to get a new one which costs $225 but none of the new ones fit the 2" pipe that is already installed 10 inches underground so you have to go buy a new one of those and dig up all your plants to put it in the ground. Nor do they come with a case around them that keeps all the gunk from killing your new $225 pump so you have to buy something for $100 or rig something up for $10 which you will probably have to replace every six months. While you are trying to get your mind around all of that your wife calls to tell you there is a giant snake swimming in the pond.
I should just fill it in.
Pump blows out and you have to get a new one which costs $225 but none of the new ones fit the 2" pipe that is already installed 10 inches underground so you have to go buy a new one of those and dig up all your plants to put it in the ground. Nor do they come with a case around them that keeps all the gunk from killing your new $225 pump so you have to buy something for $100 or rig something up for $10 which you will probably have to replace every six months. While you are trying to get your mind around all of that your wife calls to tell you there is a giant snake swimming in the pond.
I should just fill it in.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Grub/Disease Prevention Time
For those that have yards you want to keep green, we are getting into the time for Fungicide and Grub Control applications. Grubs usually start sometime mid-late June and Brown Patch (from my experience the most prevalent lawn fungus) loves the hot humid weather. The same weather that causes you lawn to struggle.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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