TIME TO MOW THE LAWN

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  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    McGruff, has it been like this for a while now? My first thought was voles, but I don’t see tunnels, but if it’s been a while, the tunnels would’ve filled in and you’d be left with something like you have. 

    It would probably be worth it to consult with a fertilizing/landscaping company who specializes in this, if you haven’t already. They can do a soil test and the cost would be minimal. 
  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    The Juggler said:
    mookieblalock said:

    beautiful yard
    Thanks man. I give full credit to the non-stop rain. Haven’t run my sprinkler system in like 6 weeks.
  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    mcgruff10 said:
    I use my sprinklers all the time , fertilized but every year I continue to get these white patches. Any ideas what they are?

    Actually, the more I look at it, it does like you can see old tunnels. You may have had voles at some point prior and they dug up the root system underneath your lawn. Sometimes it happens late fall and you may not notice it before growing season ends. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    I used to have voles but haven't seen the raised dirt that indicates their presence in a few years.  So there's tunnels under my grass and the grass dies because the roots don't have anywhere to go?  How do you fix this?  Thanks for the feedback.
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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    mcgruff10 said:
    I used to have voles but haven't seen the raised dirt that indicates their presence in a few years.  So there's tunnels under my grass and the grass dies because the roots don't have anywhere to go?  How do you fix this?  Thanks for the feedback.
    You typically only have raised dirt with moles, with voles the damage is underneath. I had them really bad at my old house. Just have someone assess the exact chemicals you need and you should be able to get up and running in no time. It honestly will be worth the money. A couple hundred maybe. The white patches are because there is no grass growing underneath (I think). In the fall, septemberish. Have them do an over seeding and that will help replenish root system even more. 

    Once your lawn gets re-established, peppermint spray is a safe and easy way to keep them away.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    I don't have sprinklers.  Only guy on my block not to.  Sometimes it looks ok.  Other times, not.
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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    If it’s not voles, it’s either grubs or fungus.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    I just walked outside and it's definitely spongy under the bare spots.  So voles it is!  ugh.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,594
    So what do you do with the voles then?

    My first thought was that it was a fungus or something...
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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    With voles, they will go away when you remove their feeding source (usually grubs). You can also try to trap them, but it’s expensive and that isn’t an option if you have pets. Peppermint spray is a good deterrent to use on the perimeter of your yard. 
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    Time to rake the leaves! It’s kind of Zen but I also kind of hate it.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,594
    Wobbie said:
    Time to rake the leaves! It’s kind of Zen but I also kind of hate it.
    I like blowing them all underneath the tree like so. Gonna have to dispose of them soon but I like this look. 
    (The grass, that's another story. I think there's a fungus or something happening down there)




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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    Maybe before July I will get to mow a dry yard.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Been mowing for a while, already.   Fucking hate it.
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    The Juggler said:
    Wobbie said:
    Time to rake the leaves! It’s kind of Zen but I also kind of hate it.

    (The grass, that's another story. I think there's a fungus or something happening down there)




    I’m doing a three step fungus treatment, as we speak. “Necrotic ring spot” fungus amongst us.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
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    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
    Missoula 24
  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    Revamped my back yard over the last couple of weeks. Got tired of maintaining plants and mulch, so I replaced it all with large rocks.

     
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,854
    edited August 5
    I will never mow a lawn, rake leaves, or shovel snow again in my life. 
    Never fucking ever.

    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,809
    Looks nice, Mook.
    Almost have the kid ready to do the mowing.  He does some.  Next year, I think I am tagging out until he goes to college.
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  • mookieblalock
    mookieblalock Posts: 3,570
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Looks nice, Mook.
    Almost have the kid ready to do the mowing.  He does some.  Next year, I think I am tagging out until he goes to college.
    Oh man, right there with you! I’m dreaming of never having to mow the lawn again.

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