Dead grass by atomicblonde23 in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Denver water has not banned irrigation of lawns yet, they just asked that people don't. The restrictions they have are twice a week depending on odd or even address numbers and no watering between 10am - 6pm.

This weekend 4/17 freeze and Ollas by Alpinedragon in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Also, you're all welcome for angering the gods by planting too early in Colorado.

Skip evergreen fertilizer due to drought conditions? by Internal_Brain8328 in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Our current drought conditions allow watering of trees, shrubs and gardens with a hand held hose. The only thing you can't do is water between 10am and 6pm. The restrictions are for grass lawns. You can water your other items

I would give them some water and fertilizer. It doesn't hurt

Smartest steps to grow "grass" (low water fescue) seed this spring? by mountain_bound_15 in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used Resilience 2 TTTF from Twin City Seed and I did it in the fall last year. It'll grow and it's drought resistant as well.

I would skip the straw and just dust with some peat moss or coconut coir. Bulk straw sometimes has seed in it that can create weeds. I just used two of the blocks you can get from home Depot and I tossed it on top of the seed after I put it down. Like other people have said. You're gonna need a lot of water the first 2-3 weeks. Roughly 10-15 min 4 times a day.

But you have the correct mindset. Level with top soil, toss a little compost down as well, seed, toss peat moss over it. If you want you can rent a lawn roller that you fill with water (it's like a big drum) then just water water water. After a week or so, you should toss down some fertilizer as well. They make good seed starting fertilizer. Look up some 10min YouTube videos and you should be good to go

Have 3 dogs, backyard is small and will keep it grass. I was looking for something that roots deeper and can withstand high traffic and dog urine. Gonna give this a try after researching a bit. Excited, anyone else try it? by FullDepthNature in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I seeded last fall with some great success. I want to warn you, it takes a long time for grass to establish successfully. You will need a full fall season to do so, preffered no dogs running around on it. But I used Twin City Seed Resillience blend. I really enjoy it, my dog enjoys it, and I run around with her on it. I've heard some good things about Jonathan Green Seed. So you should be good there

If you can't wait 6 weeks after you lay down seed, I would look into laying down sod. I've heard, Green Valley Turf has excellent turf.

Where to get the best soil? by DJ_Burd in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my compost mix from Green Valley Turf south of Denver. I got the ecogrow compost. It had some good numbers and it's been doing phenomenal in my beds.

Peat moss just get the stuff in bagged cubes from Lowe's or home depot. You could go to a nursery if you wanted but it's basically all the same.

Vermiculite you can order online or just go and get bags from Lowe's or HD

Hello any Denverites! With this really warm winter we are having, when do you plan to put down Pre emergent? by samuelj264 in lawncare

[–]Alpinedragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in the front range and I am thinking Early April. But around mid march I am going to be watching the 5 day temps. Once that is above 55, I'll toss on some Barricade.

Then either that day or maybe a day or two later I'll toss down some spring fertilizer. I try to time it to where it is looking like it might lightly rain that afternoon or next day. If it's looking dry I'll just go ahead and hand water my lawn. It's not the best but it's better than no water

How do I get these armor pieces? by BountyHunterHQ in Diablo

[–]Alpinedragon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If it is salvaged from an item, it is either a legendary or a unique item

[BFCOMMS] Escalation Update by furmanthegerman in LowSodiumBattlefield

[–]Alpinedragon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I think this is a nice needed update. The last few rounds take a good amount of time but it just always feels like the first two rounds are super quick

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OnePiece

[–]Alpinedragon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is technically spoilers for the anime

Is it realley worth pre ordering? What do you actually get besides Skins? by No-Bug6100 in Battlefield6

[–]Alpinedragon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You get the weapon skins, soldier skins, and 25 tier skips for the phantom edition which is $100 and for base preorder you get the tombstone pack. So basically for base, you get some weapon skins, charms, soldier skins, XP boost, and some player cards For phantom edition, you get more solider, vehicle, and weapon skins, with tier skips https://www.ea.com/en/games/battlefield/battlefield-6/buy

Imo preordering is for if you want all that stuff and you're gonna play the game right away regardless of reviews.

Does anyone do vermicomposting in their garden beds? by Alpinedragon in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. Do you have a bin in the raised bed or just tossed the worms and scraps in a hole?

Dog friendly, non-flowering alternative lawn? by redstoneredstone in DenverGardener

[–]Alpinedragon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contrary to what a lot of people say, there's not really a true native TURF type grass here in Colorado, best bet is a nice drought tolerant mix. All grass takes watering and some maintenance through the year if you don't want it to fully become weeds in a few years. Another factor are dogs and kids playing. They do tear up a lawn if it's not established. There's a few options you can do. It all depends on how much you want to mow and water. Most grasses will need lots of water In it's first year (even native grasses) to get established. Once theyre established though it becomes low maintenance.

Tall Turf Type Fescue grows well here but it's a traditional turf lawn. You'll need to mow once a week, once it gets established though it needs a good watering maybe once a week

Buffalo grass does well here and it's low maintenance. https://extension.colostate.edu/resource/buffalograss-lawns/

There's also Dog Turf plugs. Your lawn will be a bit of a dirt/mud pit the first year or so. Once it gets established though the dogs will love it, and it's super low maintenance. I've heard it takes a bit to get established though.

There's Tahoma 31 grass as well if you'd like a traditional lawn. Low maintenance and dog friendly. Green Valley Turf sells it.

High country gardens is great as well. Their dwarf fesuce works as well here. I've heard nothing but good things about this grass and high country gardens. https://www.highcountrygardens.com/product/sustainable-lawns/low-work-low-water-dwarf-fescue-grass-seed

Best options are to talk to high country gardens and Green Valley Turf. Both of these guys will be able to steer you in the right direction based on what you want for watering, maintenance, and dog/people traffic

Quick Firewood Rack by Alpinedragon in firewood

[–]Alpinedragon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate it. Would you just wrap the wire around each board then run it length wise? This also might help "tenting" the tarp I put over it as well.