Frank Gilliland wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:27:17 -0500, "Jimmie D"
wrote in
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Amen on that, almost totally lost interest in electronics when I started
doing it for a living.

I know exactly what you mean. It was a cool hobby when I was a kid,
and I still keep a bench at home. But now every time I do something
electronic it's like I'm working and not really enjoying it anymore.
Go figure.

My lawn is the last to get food.

--
Be the rain.

On 05 Jan 2007 12:17:23 GMT, Steveo wrote in
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Frank Gilliland wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:27:17 -0500, "Jimmie D"
wrote in
:

snip

Amen on that, almost totally lost interest in electronics when I started
doing it for a living.

I know exactly what you mean. It was a cool hobby when I was a kid,
and I still keep a bench at home. But now every time I do something
electronic it's like I'm working and not really enjoying it anymore.
Go figure.

My lawn is the last to get food.


Hey, maybe you know how to fix this problem: The edge of my lawn that
hits the sidewalk always drys up about mid summer. I thought it was
getting burned by the heat from the concrete but it doesn't come back
no matter how much I water it, shade it, fertilize it, areate it....
and no, it's not from people walking their dogs. Is this some weird
type of grass that only grows next to concrete? Should I just reseed?

Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 12:17:23 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

Frank Gilliland wrote:
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:27:17 -0500, "Jimmie D"
wrote in
:

snip

Amen on that, almost totally lost interest in electronics when I
started doing it for a living.

I know exactly what you mean. It was a cool hobby when I was a kid,
and I still keep a bench at home. But now every time I do something
electronic it's like I'm working and not really enjoying it anymore.
Go figure.

My lawn is the last to get food.

Hey, maybe you know how to fix this problem: The edge of my lawn that
hits the sidewalk always drys up about mid summer. I thought it was
getting burned by the heat from the concrete but it doesn't come back
no matter how much I water it, shade it, fertilize it, areate it....
and no, it's not from people walking their dogs. Is this some weird
type of grass that only grows next to concrete? Should I just reseed?

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is an
annual grass that dies every summer. I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more with
the fine fescue/rye blend.

On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

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Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is an
annual grass that dies every summer.


Nice and sunny. It comes back every spring all nice and green, then
croaks. ****es me off. But it doesn't get a chance to go to seed so it
has to be a perennial strain of something.


I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more with
the fine fescue/rye blend.


I'm definitely saving this post.... Thanks!!!

Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

snip

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is
an annual grass that dies every summer.

Nice and sunny. It comes back every spring all nice and green, then
croaks. ****es me off. But it doesn't get a chance to go to seed so it
has to be a perennial strain of something.

The **** grass is what goes to seed generally, the annuals. Most desirable
turfgrass is perennial and never goes to seed because you cut it every
week. It never gets tall enough to produce seed... like corn.

If you see grass that's only 2 or 3 inches tall going to seed it's more
than likely an annual grass. It's considered a weed in most parts and
people will pay to try and prevent it. Golf courses hate it.

I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more
with the fine fescue/rye blend.

I'm definitely saving this post.... Thanks!!!

Glad to help. That's just a stab in the dark but it might be the problem.
It's real common here. We slice seed those areas for people in the spring
and fall.

"Steveo" wrote in message
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Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

snip

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is
an annual grass that dies every summer.

Nice and sunny. It comes back every spring all nice and green, then
croaks. ****es me off. But it doesn't get a chance to go to seed so it
has to be a perennial strain of something.

The **** grass is what goes to seed generally, the annuals. Most desirable
turfgrass is perennial and never goes to seed because you cut it every
week. It never gets tall enough to produce seed... like corn.

If you see grass that's only 2 or 3 inches tall going to seed it's more
than likely an annual grass. It's considered a weed in most parts and
people will pay to try and prevent it. Golf courses hate it.

I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more
with the fine fescue/rye blend.

I'm definitely saving this post.... Thanks!!!

Glad to help. That's just a stab in the dark but it might be the problem.
It's real common here. We slice seed those areas for people in the spring
and fall.

I let my fescue get tall enough to go to seed a couple of times a year. I
have a neighbor who really hated this and she let me know in her catty way.
Funny thing the rest of my neighbors found out what I was doing now they are
too.

I told her it was a good thing we didnt live a little further south. Then
she would have to put up with me burning off my St Augustine every couple of
years.

"Jimmie D" wrote in message
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"Steveo" wrote in message
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Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
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snip

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is
an annual grass that dies every summer.

Nice and sunny. It comes back every spring all nice and green, then
croaks. ****es me off. But it doesn't get a chance to go to seed so it
has to be a perennial strain of something.

The **** grass is what goes to seed generally, the annuals. Most
desirable
turfgrass is perennial and never goes to seed because you cut it every
week. It never gets tall enough to produce seed... like corn.

If you see grass that's only 2 or 3 inches tall going to seed it's more
than likely an annual grass. It's considered a weed in most parts and
people will pay to try and prevent it. Golf courses hate it.

I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue
or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more
with the fine fescue/rye blend.

I'm definitely saving this post.... Thanks!!!

Glad to help. That's just a stab in the dark but it might be the problem.
It's real common here. We slice seed those areas for people in the spring
and fall.

I let my fescue get tall enough to go to seed a couple of times a year. I
have a neighbor who really hated this and she let me know in her catty
way. Funny thing the rest of my neighbors found out what I was doing now
they are too.

I told her it was a good thing we didnt live a little further south. Then
she would have to put up with me burning off my St Augustine every couple
of years.




Why would you burn off St. Augustine?



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On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

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Hey, maybe you know how to fix this problem: The edge of my lawn that
hits the sidewalk always drys up about mid summer. I thought it was
getting burned by the heat from the concrete but it doesn't come back
no matter how much I water it, shade it, fertilize it, areate it....
and no, it's not from people walking their dogs. Is this some weird
type of grass that only grows next to concrete? Should I just reseed?

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is an
annual grass that dies every summer. I'd have to see it to know. Yeah if
it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue or
some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more with
the fine fescue/rye blend.


Turns out it's a fine fescue that's quickly overtaking my bluegrass,
both front and back. It looks great now that it's spring, but by July
I'm going to lose half my lawn (right now I have a two-tone yard!).
Any idea how to get rid of it without replanting? Like, maybe a
bluegrass or tall fescue strain that will choke it out?

Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

snip
Hey, maybe you know how to fix this problem: The edge of my lawn that
hits the sidewalk always drys up about mid summer. I thought it was
getting burned by the heat from the concrete but it doesn't come back
no matter how much I water it, shade it, fertilize it, areate it....
and no, it's not from people walking their dogs. Is this some weird
type of grass that only grows next to concrete? Should I just reseed?

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is
an annual grass that dies every summer. I'd have to see it to know. Yeah
if it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue
or some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more
with the fine fescue/rye blend.

Turns out it's a fine fescue that's quickly overtaking my bluegrass,
both front and back. It looks great now that it's spring, but by July
I'm going to lose half my lawn (right now I have a two-tone yard!).
Any idea how to get rid of it without replanting? Like, maybe a
bluegrass or tall fescue strain that will choke it out?

Not really, in fact fine fescue is more of a creeper than either blue or
tall fescue. Fine fescue does well in shade but doesn't handle full sun as
well, and it tends to develop excessive thatch. It almost feels like you're
walking on a sponge when that happens. How many sq ft are you talking
about?

On 28 Mar 2007 10:40:11 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

Frank Gilliland wrote:
On 05 Jan 2007 17:16:13 GMT, Steveo wrote in
:

snip
Hey, maybe you know how to fix this problem: The edge of my lawn that
hits the sidewalk always drys up about mid summer. I thought it was
getting burned by the heat from the concrete but it doesn't come back
no matter how much I water it, shade it, fertilize it, areate it....
and no, it's not from people walking their dogs. Is this some weird
type of grass that only grows next to concrete? Should I just reseed?

Is it mostly sunny in that spot? It may be a strain poa annua which is
an annual grass that dies every summer. I'd have to see it to know. Yeah
if it's sunny there you might consider sowing some turf type tall fescue
or some sort of a perennial blend rye/blue/fescue. If it's shade go more
with the fine fescue/rye blend.

Turns out it's a fine fescue that's quickly overtaking my bluegrass,
both front and back. It looks great now that it's spring, but by July
I'm going to lose half my lawn (right now I have a two-tone yard!).
Any idea how to get rid of it without replanting? Like, maybe a
bluegrass or tall fescue strain that will choke it out?

Not really, in fact fine fescue is more of a creeper than either blue or
tall fescue. Fine fescue does well in shade but doesn't handle full sun as
well, and it tends to develop excessive thatch.


No kidding. LOL!


It almost feels like you're
walking on a sponge when that happens. How many sq ft are you talking
about?


Enough. Funny thing though, I don't know where it came from. It's in
the front yard right beside the sidewalk, and smack dab middle of the
back yard. And none of my neighbors have the same stuff. Oh well, I
guess I'll be planting a sod garden this year. Thanks tho.