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Earthway S15 Sprayer Review PDF Print E-mail
Written by MorpheusPA   
Monday, 26 March 2012 07:11

Overall Score:  A
Earthway S15 Sprayer
Would I recommend:  Yes, with a few minor warnings.

The machine:

There are plenty of photos online so I'm not including one here.  It seems to be very well-constructed, with a good gearing system (hard plastic, but more than sufficient for homeowner use).  The gear ratio is impressive, so it produces a lot of pressure for very little walking and doesn't require a pause/repressurize walk--it works continuously at the same rate.

The S15 includes a strainer cap and a wide enough opening that adding liquid is easy.  I had a bit of overspill from my bucket addition, but very little.

The wheels handle well even in slightly uneven terrain, although very uneven ground would be an issue (as it would be for anything with wheels).

Changing heights is a snap.  It's a simple knurled knob, but once you set your preferred height I don't see that you'll adjust it much.  Take the height measurements with a grain of salt.

Last Updated on Monday, 26 March 2012 18:38
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KBG Sod In Pots PDF Print E-mail
Written by JGLONGISLAND   
Saturday, 03 September 2011 19:16

One of the fundamental problems with KBG is how long it takes for the seeds to germinate.  While some of the seeds, under ideal conditions, can germinate in 5 to 8 days, 14 to 21 is more common. As such, it is very difficult to overseed bare areas in an existing lawn as the irrigation requirements for germinating seeds are the opposite of existing grass (deep and infrequent vs. light and often).  An additional problem is that you can’t use a pre-emergent on existing turf if you want to seed into it.

Planting pots of sod is a great solution for creating patches of existing sod that you can plant into your lawn to repair damaged areas or those that had poor germination at the time of seeding.  If you are renovating, having 20 or 30 six inch KBG pots is a great insurance policy for the inevitable wash-out or animal damage.

Last Updated on Sunday, 04 September 2011 08:37
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Weed Control: The "Triangle Approach" PDF Print E-mail
Written by andy10917   
Saturday, 20 August 2011 13:59

Have you ever determined that you're going to clean the basement, garage or barn and just become frozen in place because you can't determine where you should start on the massive job?  Did you ever just say to yourself "forget it!" and go do something else instead?

 

Well, the same thing happens when you decide to face down that weedy mess that you hesitate to call a Lawn.  You know that it will take several different weedkillers, but you don't know which ones and in what order, or when they should be repeated to finish the job well.

 

It's very possible to turn around a yard that is very weedy, but it takes time and patience. If you're looking at tons of different weeds and not just a few, the Triangle Approach is for you.   Let's set some background...

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 August 2011 09:06
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Identifying Grassy Weeds PDF Print E-mail
Written by Blackbird   
Tuesday, 09 August 2011 17:08

How To Identify Quackgrass

Quackgrass is the only grassy weed you'll find that has clasping auricles. The auricles of this weed look like tan claws that wrap around the stem. On more mature Quackgrass, the auricles can have a blood-colored tint to them.  Quackgrass is one of those weeds you can't identify from the curb. You’ll need to walk up to the plant, tear off a stem and have a close look to confirm what you're looking at. The two pictures below clearly show the clasping auricles that are a telltale sign you're looking at Quackgrass. Notice how one of the auricles wraps around the stem above the other.  On mature specimens, this is commonplace.  Also notice how in the second pic, the auricles have a blood color to them. As Quackgrass matures, it's common for the auricles to look that way.

 

quackgrass3a quackgrass stem b

Last Updated on Sunday, 21 August 2011 19:39
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Elite KBG Renovation In Pictures PDF Print E-mail
Written by MorpheusPA   
Tuesday, 02 August 2011 22:44

Elite KBG renovations tend to be fraught with frustration due to the slow speed of sprouting and growth.

 

In this article, I'm presenting my lawn renovation in progressive photos to show what you can reasonably expect and how fast.

 

As always, please visit the Bestlawn Forums with any questions you might have!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 August 2011 20:14
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