09-14-2023, 12:48 PM
|
#1441
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
09-15-2023, 01:28 PM
|
#1442
|
Draft Pick
|
Quote:
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
__________________
"There's no two ways about it, there's two sides to every story" - George Carlin
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Buckwheat's barber For This Useful Post:
|
|
09-22-2023, 08:22 AM
|
#1443
|
evil of fart
|
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.
|
|
|
09-22-2023, 08:27 AM
|
#1444
|
Powerplay Quarterback
|
You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.
|
|
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Misterpants For This Useful Post:
|
|
09-22-2023, 08:28 AM
|
#1445
|
evil of fart
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Sliver For This Useful Post:
|
|
09-22-2023, 08:53 AM
|
#1446
|
First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Ashartus For This Useful Post:
|
|
09-22-2023, 10:54 AM
|
#1447
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
09-22-2023, 11:32 AM
|
#1448
|
Scoring Winger
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary
|
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.
|
|
|
09-22-2023, 11:37 AM
|
#1449
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Misterpants
You're supposed to bring them inside for the winter.
|
Quote:
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!
|
|
|
09-22-2023, 12:15 PM
|
#1450
|
evil of fart
|
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.
|
|
|
02-15-2024, 07:18 PM
|
#1451
|
Franchise Player
|
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.
|
|
|
02-15-2024, 07:55 PM
|
#1452
|
Participant
|
Quote:
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
|
|
|
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to PepsiFree For This Useful Post:
|
|
02-15-2024, 08:31 PM
|
#1453
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
03-19-2024, 08:30 AM
|
#1454
|
Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
|
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?
__________________
Shameless self promotion
|
|
|
03-19-2024, 10:48 AM
|
#1455
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to redforever For This Useful Post:
|
|
03-19-2024, 11:40 AM
|
#1456
|
Powerplay Quarterback
|
If you’re thinking of fertilizing - sprinkle it on the snow this week.
|
|
|
03-19-2024, 11:46 AM
|
#1457
|
First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Here
|
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?
|
|
|
03-19-2024, 11:48 AM
|
#1458
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
|
Quote:
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.
__________________
Captain James P. DeCOSTE, CD, 18 Sep 1993
Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
|
|
|
03-19-2024, 12:45 PM
|
#1459
|
First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
|
Quote:
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.
|
|
|
03-20-2024, 08:58 AM
|
#1460
|
Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Slightly right of left of center
|
Quote:
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.
__________________
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
- Aristotle
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:31 AM.
|
|