Landscaping/Gardening Thread.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Buckwheat's barber

Too good to be true. Regardless of variety, sheep fescue is a poor overseeding choice. It doesn't compete well with established turf, and it will be easily choked out. Use a similar low-maintenance Kentucky bluegrass seed, when overseeding.

Reaching waaaay back here, but I do have an update! I noticed a few weeks ago the front lawn looked different than the back. I looked closer, and compared it to the section I did 100% sheep fescue, and it has become mostly that(I'd say 60-75%). I had given up years ago on it taking, but it looks like over time it has established itself. So this method seems to work, given enough time. I'm going to do another round this fall or next spring.

[Buckwheat's barber]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Reaching waaaay back here, but I do have an update! I noticed a few weeks ago the front lawn looked different than the back. I looked closer, and compared it to the section I did 100% sheep fescue, and it has become mostly that(I'd say 60-75%). I had given up years ago on it taking, but it looks like over time it has established itself. So this method seems to work, given enough time. I'm going to do another round this fall or next spring.

Beautiful, and congratulations! Sheep grass can sometimes be tricky to establish, and you seem to be winning, or have won that battle – bravo! Feet up and enjoy your no–mow turf!

Cheers, and again, congrats

[Sliver]

Hey guys, I planted a ton of perennials in July of this year. Been watering them daily and they're doing well. Just wondering when I can stop doing that for the season. Should I keep watering them, or call it?

FWIW, you are allowed to water shrubs, trees, gardens, etc. in spite of the restrictions per the City of Calgary "any day and any time" so I haven't been breaking any rules.

[Misterpants]

You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.

[Sliver]

Originally Posted by Misterpants

You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.

Could do that. Was also thinking of just sawing them all down to the roots so they come back stronger next year.

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Could do that. Was also thinking of just sawing them all down to the roots so they come back stronger next year.

Really depends on the type of perennial. I tend to not water much once September comes along, let the plants start to go into their winter mode, but give the garden a good watering late fall before it freezes. Most of my plants I don't cut back until beginning of spring, but there are some that can be cut back once they have bloomed.

[redforever]

Originally Posted by Misterpants

You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.

No you are not to bring them inside over winter, unless they are a very tender perennial that does not survive the winters we have. They are called perennials for a reason.

Yes, keep watering them, but because temperatures are lower now and our days are shorter, either water less frequently or not as long.

[Dentoman]

With respect to cutting back perennials. We never cut back anything in the fall. Leave it all there for winter interest and snow retention. Only cut them back in the spring when they are starting to green up again. Has worked well for us.
Water until early October.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Misterpants

You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.

Originally Posted by redforever

No you are not to bring them inside over winter, unless they are a very tender perennial that does not survive the winters we have. They are called perennials for a reason.

Yes, keep watering them, but because temperatures are lower now and our days are shorter, either water less frequently or not as long.

I laughed pretty hard at this, and just assumed that he was messing with him!

[Sliver]

Haha yeah he was just messing around. Our entire sense of humour is based on just saying things we think the dumbest most basic person would ever say, but in a sincere/genuine tone. We're heterosexual life partners.

[DoubleF]

Random question, but have anyone seen quince grow in calgary? I've seen pears in my community, but curious if a quince tree here can one day produce the unique aromatic fruit for fun and curiosity purposes.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by DoubleF

Random question, but have anyone seen quince grow in calgary? I've seen pears in my community, but curious if a quince tree here can one day produce the unique aromatic fruit for fun and curiosity purposes.

Sometimes I swear to god you’re AI

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Sometimes I swear to god you’re AI

Imagining the cataclysmic internet destruction if DoubleF and Curves2000 ever had a conversation.

[surferguy]

Questions for those who may know…

My rhubarb is already up, as well as my Hyacinths and Alliums (about 6” above ground).

This snow storm and the subsequent cooler temps associated with it should I be covering these/building an insulation tent for the next week or so?

I’m worried they will freeze and be killed now that they have started to actually grow.

Thoughts?

[redforever]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Questions for those who may know…

My rhubarb is already up, as well as my Hyacinths and Alliums (about 6” above ground).

This snow storm and the subsequent cooler temps associated with it should I be covering these/building an insulation tent for the next week or so?

I’m worried they will freeze and be killed now that they have started to actually grow.

Thoughts?

They should be fine.

[Geraldsh]

If you’re thinking of fertilizing - sprinkle it on the snow this week.

[ah123]

We have been thinking about replacing our “normal” lawn with native grasses. Any suggestions how to best do this or recommendations of companies that do this?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Geraldsh

If you’re thinking of fertilizing - sprinkle it on the snow this week.

Perfect the new neighbours that have immigrated from India will truly think I am nuts.

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by ah123

We have been thinking about replacing our “normal” lawn with native grasses. Any suggestions how to best do this or recommendations of companies that do this?

Often you have to get rid of your turf grass first I think. I've been looking into microclover, I've heard of some people having success planting that in their existing lawn and having it gradually take over. Probably going to give it a go this spring.

[Tiger]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

Often you have to get rid of your turf grass first I think. I've been looking into microclover, I've heard of some people having success planting that in their existing lawn and having it gradually take over. Probably going to give it a go this spring.

I have been slowly adding this into my lawn. Sometimes it really takes awhile to take hold. last year is was really starting to spread. I will see in the backyard if it survived the dog through the winter. I do want to add more in this year too as It going to probably have water restrictions all year.

I did add some white clover, which is a little more annoying as it flowers more.

I also had a Chinch bug issue last year. Well I maintained that okay, they avoided the clover areas.