BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
      12-28-2020, 03:02 PM   #1057
Tommy-G
Captain
Tommy-G's Avatar
4467
Rep
694
Posts

Drives: 2015 435 Vert Alpine White
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Bradenton FL

iTrader: (0)

I cant believe this is 48 pages....you guys are diehard!
Appreciate 0
      12-28-2020, 05:06 PM   #1058
UncleWede
Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner
UncleWede's Avatar
United_States
17874
Rep
9,376
Posts

Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oxnard, CA

iTrader: (0)

49, but who's counting?

After my post last night it POURED! The drain in my driveway wasn't able to drain the water, because the level in the street was higher. I had to do my best imitation of a PW crew member and clear the storm drain at the end of the street so the water could flow. That Bandini got pounded into the grass!
Appreciate 1
Tommy-G4467.00
      12-30-2020, 11:41 AM   #1059
bosstones
Lieutenant Colonel
1144
Rep
1,532
Posts

Drives: o_0
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Suburbia

iTrader: (0)

Cleared grass for the puppers.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Appreciate 1
      12-31-2020, 03:23 PM   #1060
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

it actually feels nice not to worry about the lawn for a few months even tho i hate winters!
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 0
      03-09-2021, 08:44 AM   #1061
bosstones
Lieutenant Colonel
1144
Rep
1,532
Posts

Drives: o_0
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Suburbia

iTrader: (0)

Bump!

The snow here has now melted and revealed the lovely matted down grass that is typical this time of year. Not looking forward to raking all 32k sq ft to break it up so more air and light can get in once the grass starts coming out of dormancy. Maybe I'll run the lawn sweeper over it first to see how good a job that does.

Also need to start digging up last year's clumping fescue and reseeding those spots.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Appreciate 0
      03-09-2021, 08:57 AM   #1062
4Hockey4
Banned
832
Rep
674
Posts

Drives: Pinto
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Here

iTrader: (0)

Battle of Bermuda got worse last year (I was losing), gonna increase the Turflon Ester ratio...if not gonna RoundUp that stuff come fall !! lol
Appreciate 0
      03-09-2021, 09:08 AM   #1063
nyalpine90
Lieutenant General
nyalpine90's Avatar
7383
Rep
11,829
Posts

Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: L.I. NY

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2016 BMW X4  [9.33]
to the pros
i need help!
my lawn is in bad shape, practically dead.
i been watching DIY on youtubes
what are good brands that i can find at local homedepot or lowes?
i need top soil, fertilizers and seeds?

it seems previous owners and person flipping the house didnt give a dam about the lawn.
Appreciate 0
      03-09-2021, 09:30 AM   #1064
Lady Jane
Cailín gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68873
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

Attachment 2547811

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:12 PM..
Appreciate 1
bosstones1144.00
      03-09-2021, 09:41 AM   #1065
UncleWede
Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner
UncleWede's Avatar
United_States
17874
Rep
9,376
Posts

Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oxnard, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nyalpine90 View Post
to the pros
i need help!
my lawn is in bad shape, practically dead.
i been watching DIY on youtubes
what are good brands that i can find at local homedepot or lowes?
i need top soil, fertilizers and seeds?

it seems previous owners and person flipping the house didnt give a dam about the lawn.
None of the top dressings I've ever found at HD did much good. They all seem to contain SIGNIFCANT amounts of ground up wood, and it just doesn't do anything after the first couple of mows, because it's in the bag now. Even if I watered it first, then mowed.

When I was doing the LL infield, I found that adding some sand, some seed, and then dragging the grass with the infield screen did the best for baseball levels and bounce. Never did get a screen for the home though, since my main grass is crab.
Appreciate 1
nyalpine907383.00
      03-09-2021, 10:49 AM   #1066
bosstones
Lieutenant Colonel
1144
Rep
1,532
Posts

Drives: o_0
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Suburbia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nyalpine90 View Post
to the pros
i need help!
my lawn is in bad shape, practically dead.
i been watching DIY on youtubes
what are good brands that i can find at local homedepot or lowes?
i need top soil, fertilizers and seeds?

it seems previous owners and person flipping the house didnt give a dam about the lawn.


Got pix you can post? Everything looks like crap right now for cool season lawns (I'm assuming you're in NY based in your handle).

How big is your yard?

Are weeds a problem? Bare/thin spots? Everything just dead for unknown reasons?

There could be a number of different causes for bad lawns.

If you plan to top dress everything, you're better off finding a landscape nursery and buying in bulk.

Compost/top soil mix is good for fresh starts but you find twigs and other bits from the compost. Screened top soil by itself can be very expensive. Sand is good for improving drainage and leveling out dips/uneven areas since it doesn't break down once it works into the soil.

There are lots of places to get grass seed from. Depends on what you want/need. I prefer to go online for grass seed.
__________________
Appreciate 1
nyalpine907383.00
      03-09-2021, 11:01 AM   #1067
nyalpine90
Lieutenant General
nyalpine90's Avatar
7383
Rep
11,829
Posts

Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: L.I. NY

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2016 BMW X4  [9.33]
Quote:
Originally Posted by bosstones View Post


Got pix you can post? Everything looks like crap right now for cool season lawns (I'm assuming you're in NY based in your handle).

How big is your yard?

Are weeds a problem? Bare/thin spots? Everything just dead for unknown reasons?

There could be a number of different causes for bad lawns.

If you plan to top dress everything, you're better off finding a landscape nursery and buying in bulk.

Compost/top soil mix is good for fresh starts but you find twigs and other bits from the compost. Screened top soil by itself can be very expensive. Sand is good for improving drainage and leveling out dips/uneven areas since it doesn't break down once it works into the soil.

There are lots of places to get grass seed from. Depends on what you want/need. I prefer to go online for grass seed.
im in NY
whatever i will need, has to be in bulk lol
i will try to take some pics soon.
Appreciate 0
      03-09-2021, 11:06 AM   #1068
Ngilbe36
Captain
Ngilbe36's Avatar
United_States
1619
Rep
880
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 M3, 2019 F150
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: MI

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2011 BMW E90 M3  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by nyalpine90 View Post
to the pros
i need help!
my lawn is in bad shape, practically dead.
i been watching DIY on youtubes
what are good brands that i can find at local homedepot or lowes?
i need top soil, fertilizers and seeds?

it seems previous owners and person flipping the house didnt give a dam about the lawn.
Youve got a couple choices. If its really a complete disaster, put down some pre-emergent at a rate to protect you until August and then do a complete renovation in late summer killing off all the current growth and putting down new seed. For in depth info, go to thelawnforum.
Appreciate 1
nyalpine907383.00
      03-09-2021, 11:26 PM   #1069
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bosstones View Post
Bump!

The snow here has now melted and revealed the lovely matted down grass that is typical this time of year. Not looking forward to raking all 32k sq ft to break it up so more air and light can get in once the grass starts coming out of dormancy. Maybe I'll run the lawn sweeper over it first to see how good a job that does.

Also need to start digging up last year's clumping fescue and reseeding those spots.
it's getting close to lawn season again!!! i'll be using my lawn sweeper to get the grass back up again and get some air flow moving. Than mow off all the dead grass since i left it at 3" just before winter. probably as low as i can get it without scalping the grass

ordered a new fertilizer spreader since the Scott's one sux with it's plastic wheels. this one has 12 inch pneumatic tires which will make it easier


the only project i have for the outside this year is just upgrade my sprinklers in the flower beds to drip irrigation
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 1
RickFLM410879.00
      03-10-2021, 05:47 AM   #1070
RickFLM4
Brigadier General
RickFLM4's Avatar
United_States
10879
Rep
4,816
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: PB County, FL

iTrader: (0)

I put down weed n feed in early February, followed by pre-emergent and pest control last weekend. We’ve had a strange winter, alternating between cooler than normal and quite a bit warmer than normal.
__________________
Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP
Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
Appreciate 1
      03-10-2021, 05:49 AM   #1071
Lady Jane
Cailín gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68873
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

I asked my snow contractor to open a path to my garden shed. I'll probably start on the lawn in mid-August. Attachment 2548654




Attachment 2548653

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:12 PM..
Appreciate 1
      03-10-2021, 05:49 AM   #1072
RickFLM4
Brigadier General
RickFLM4's Avatar
United_States
10879
Rep
4,816
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: PB County, FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
it's getting close to lawn season again!!! i'll be using my lawn sweeper to get the grass back up again and get some air flow moving. Than mow off all the dead grass since i left it at 3" just before winter. probably as low as i can get it without scalping the grass

ordered a new fertilizer spreader since the Scott's one sux with it's plastic wheels. this one has 12 inch pneumatic tires which will make it easier


the only project i have for the outside this year is just upgrade my sprinklers in the flower beds to drip irrigation
Those wheels definitely look better than Scott’s plastic wheels (although I’m on year 20-ish with my Scott’s spreader). Interested to hear how application goes with it. Been thinking about a new one for a while now.
__________________
Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP
Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
Appreciate 1
      03-10-2021, 08:10 AM   #1073
jmack
First Lieutenant
jmack's Avatar
549
Rep
384
Posts

Drives: OG M2, E70 X5M
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: TN

iTrader: (0)

Does anyone with a high traffic lawn found a real solution to keeping it nice? I have two kids and two big dogs so my grass and soil is always compressed and by mid-summer it's half dead. I have tried targeted aerating and overseeding but it hasn't really worked. This year I am planning on aerating and overseeding the entire lawn with some stronger grasses, perennial ryegrasses and red fescus blend.

Any other tips that have actually worked for you?
Appreciate 1
nyalpine907383.00
      03-13-2021, 07:29 AM   #1074
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by RickFLM4 View Post
Those wheels definitely look better than Scott’s plastic wheels (although I’m on year 20-ish with my Scott’s spreader). Interested to hear how application goes with it. Been thinking about a new one for a while now.
i've been using my Scott's for about 4 years now. it does the job but doesn't hold as much product as i'd like it to. also it bothers my back that i'm hunched over doing .50 acre because it's handles are low. at least with this new one i can somewhat stand upright. i have my tow behind spreader but sometimes i feel like i'm not hitting everything cause i can't see it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmack View Post
Does anyone with a high traffic lawn found a real solution to keeping it nice? I have two kids and two big dogs so my grass and soil is always compressed and by mid-summer it's half dead. I have tried targeted aerating and overseeding but it hasn't really worked. This year I am planning on aerating and overseeding the entire lawn with some stronger grasses, perennial ryegrasses and red fescus blend.

Any other tips that have actually worked for you?
from Allyne Hayne and the other grass gurus on Youtube you probably want to select a grass blend for high traffic. you'll probably have to do a search on that
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 1
jmack548.50
      03-13-2021, 07:39 AM   #1075
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

warmer temperatures now so i ordered Prodiamine 0-0-7 and Starter Fertilizer 12-12-12


__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 1
RickFLM410879.00
      03-13-2021, 07:44 AM   #1076
RickFLM4
Brigadier General
RickFLM4's Avatar
United_States
10879
Rep
4,816
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: PB County, FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
warmer temperatures now so i ordered Prodiamine 0-0-7 and Starter Fertilizer 12-12-12


Exactly what I put down (Prodiamine). I have 1/2 bag of Lesco fertilizer I will put down in late April or early May. After that, it will be too hot to do anything to the lawn other than pest control until late September or October.

I'm going outside today to fertilize and put pest control around gardenia and fertilize the palms. Didn't feel like doing it after finishing lawn last week.

Live Oaks getting trimmed in the next few weeks. Wish I had already had it done but originally planned to wait one more year. But now I can see one of them will be hitting the roof and have some branches too low over sidewalk.
__________________
Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP
Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
Appreciate 1
      03-13-2021, 08:42 AM   #1077
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by RickFLM4 View Post
Exactly what I put down (Prodiamine). I have 1/2 bag of Lesco fertilizer I will put down in late April or early May. After that, it will be too hot to do anything to the lawn other than pest control until late September or October.

I'm going outside today to fertilize and put pest control around gardenia and fertilize the palms. Didn't feel like doing it after finishing lawn last week.

Live Oaks getting trimmed in the next few weeks. Wish I had already had it done but originally planned to wait one more year. But now I can see one of them will be hitting the roof and have some branches too low over sidewalk.
sounds like you got a good start of the season. i'm going to put a little more effort this year on things. i'm being tricked with this nice weather right now and i'm still expecting one more snow dump on us i still need to prune a bunch of my limelight hydrangeas and clean up a lot of last years summer annuals and ornamental grass that's all dead lol.

btw, do you have any drip irrigation? i'm researching on converting my sprinklers in the flower beds to drip. looks pretty simple to do from watching a bunch of Youtube videos. suppose to save water $$$$
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 1
RickFLM410879.00
      03-13-2021, 09:09 AM   #1078
4Hockey4
Banned
832
Rep
674
Posts

Drives: Pinto
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Here

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nyalpine90 View Post
to the pros
i need help!
my lawn is in bad shape, practically dead.
i been watching DIY on youtubes
what are good brands that i can find at local homedepot or lowes?
i need top soil, fertilizers and seeds?

it seems previous owners and person flipping the house didnt give a dam about the lawn.
We had a new house in Virginia awhile back, which is mostly clay. They had throw down some quick seed. I cut it really low, had a guy come aerate, found a local supplier of comp pro (in this case it was top soil, grudge pulled from bottom of James River and fertilizers mixed). Look up local rock/top soil suppliers and see who may have some mixture...straight top soil is ok, but a mix like this will grow grass on asphalt lol

After aerate, I heavy seeded. Comp pro was delivered in massive pile, few yards. Spread immediately or keep covered,if it gets wet, it clumps and a pain in the ass to spread. Start at far end from pile and wheelbarrle..used upside down medal rake to spread. This also allowed for the better stuff to go down into the aerated holes, for long lasting.

Heavy seed, hay/straw on top, water as necc. 3 weeks later it looked like a golf course. As my wife said looking at, "Holy F**k"

Of course I did this in mid September when temps mellowed out here. Spring is tough, as roots cant take with hot temps.

Good luck - but some bags of stuff from HD is a losing battle..fine for maintenance.
Appreciate 1
nyalpine907383.00
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:47 AM.




6post.com
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST