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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,082
    Hi,

    Does anyone have an idea what are this? They have started spreading all over. I have try the normal selective weed killer and the more aggressive BioAdvanced DuraZone Weed & Grass Killer. To no success.

    During the summer I don't water the lawn is too big and will required a lot of water as it gets over 98 degrees regularly.

    But this one are still nice and green. Interestingly they grow around the edges.

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    The top photo looks like Dandelion Leaves
    The bottom photo, with its Saint's fleur de lis style leaves doesn't register.
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,420
    A type of thistle. Spray it down with vinegar and salt. I use 1 gal. Vinegar and 1 cup salt in a pump up sprayer. To keep cracks free of weeds spray some used vegetable oil. Nothing will ever grow there again
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    Yep it's green because the roots are about 2 foot or longer.
  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,082
    Hi,

    Thanks for the advice. Will try it over the weekend.

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  • tonyb
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,230
    Where dat be at yo'? Dis yo' backyard digs?

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    The wife and i are going to look at trees this weekend.
    Possibly a Prairifire Crabapple, a Snowdrift Crabapple, Pagoda Dogwood, or some other variety of dogwood.

    More to report on this later as i have picked up 1/2 a truckload of massive retaining block for the next outdoor project...
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,707
    Be careful with the dogwoods. Blight can kill a new planting in just a couple years. So if you are looking at them, look for a blight resistant strain.

    If you can, see if there is a local gardener with established trees that are putting up saplings. You can cut one of those saplings out and a whole tree will grow fairly quickly. Established trees are more likely to be blight resistant and not affected as much by the various leaf fungi that can plague a dogwood.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Thanks for the help J. We ended up sticking with the Prariefire Crabapple. Hard to find and a little spendy.

    Almost done with this project. The best part about living in Worcester County is the ridiculous amount of rocks lurking under the grass.

    Just need to level, make a water ring, fert, mesh and mulch. More plants will be added next week.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    I don't think I realized your new digs were in Woosta County! We useta live in Woosta County! B)

    Looks grrrreat!

    Now I have to whine a little bit. Our grass is dying/going dormant here -- it's been crazy dry and it's recently turned hot just to add insult to injury. No sprinklers here (though in years like this, it crosses my mind). If I added sprinklers, I'd want to give them a dedicated well. We are aggressively watering the gardens; so far, so good.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    Very nice 👍
  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Wow bro. Looks fantastic!
  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    Congratulations on a beautiful job! I love it!
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,066
    Great design, the straight lines and colors of the walk highlighted by the curves and plant colors of the bed. Awesome!
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Thanks guys. Now, i just need to get that damn grass to grow back so you get a better pop between that and the mulch. Then ill be a happy camper. Too bad i did so much digging and trampling with the tractor that i need to do it all over again. It did give me an excuse to use the extra loam to shim the low spots.

    The good thing is that grass is the easier part to reapply. Drag some tines, maybe aerate, throw some grass see with starter, and let the irrigation take care of the rest.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,907
    Looks great, nice clean design.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    Looks nice pal....who's buried under that new landscaping ? Sorry, old habits...just curious. :D
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    mrbiron wrote: »
    The wife and i are going to look at trees this weekend.
    Possibly a Prairifire Crabapple, a Snowdrift Crabapple, Pagoda Dogwood, or some other variety of dogwood.

    More to report on this later as i have picked up 1/2 a truckload of massive retaining block for the next outdoor project...

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  • mrbiron
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    One of our prerequisite was it had to stay in the 20’ ballpark. Although that tree looks great, the photos would have scared me off due to magnitude. She’s a big’n. ;)
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Hey hey!! Looks great! We just did that too. Been enjoying it every day since. Congrats
  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,907
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    we used a 2x8 cap on the railing so we had almost a bar of sorts for parties - its wide enough for plates and drinks, not too late to add @hochpt21
  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    joecoulson wrote: »
    we used a 2x8 cap on the railing so we had almost a bar of sorts for parties - its wide enough for plates and drinks, not too late to add @hochpt21

    Yes, we do need to add that as well! The plan is to put a deck board up there, but we ran out. Have to finish the stairs, add that and adding one more support beam just because I want it overbuilt.

    Hopefully, finish next week.
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