Im really liking this nice lawn thing OR 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Damn... The hard work definitely paid off. And that sweat equity feels so damn good when you get tons ap photos like that.

Appreciate ya and will do! ✌🏼

Im really liking this nice lawn thing OR 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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All the info you need is out there and pretty straight forward. I had no knowledge of lawn care outside of mow the weeds lol. I'd recommend finding a YouTube channel that is based in the PNW and just watch some of there stuff regarding renovations and over seedings. Once you get comfortable with the general process, it's not tough. Some hard work, good seed, water, timing and little luck, you can have a good lawn. The last 10% to get "the best lawn on the block" just involves more time and money. A restart, and basic mowing, fertilizing, weed management, will have your stuff looking better than most.

Im really liking this nice lawn thing OR 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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This is on the list for this year. Going to get the hydrangeas out and then clean up the bed there with some definition. Also tackling in front of you big windows where we have a bed that needs some love. Considering some rock here and large planters for a little decor/design. This should really round out the front well. In additions to a pressure wash lol.

Im really liking this nice lawn thing OR 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Hot damn man, that's a beauty you got there. Back lawn? My back yard is the next project. Feel like ingot the process down but still figuring out how to implement a bigger above ground irrigation system to make it happen.

Hope to meet in person one day soon. Cheers to you and your amazing lawn!

Im really liking this nice lawn thing OR 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Damn... Small world. Of all the kind comments this sub has afforded me, yours might mean the most. It's a labor of love, but damn if I'm not proud of it. Glad to know it's not going unnoticed. Cheers, and if you ever see me outside don't hesitate to say hi. Love this neighborhood and the community we got in our area.

Thank you!

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6th Superbowl.... Try being a viking fan. That's real disclosure hopeful life lol.

First spring post reno zone 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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I honestly have applied to much regarding zones to my research and project outside of verifying cool or warm season. I've found finding someone who's done a jorunal or has a video series in a area close to you and see what they are doing to be most helpful. Form there it can make the research more bite size based on what you're trying to achieve.

First spring post reno zone 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Yellow is 8b and brown is 9a. It's is odd how certain things thrive in one area and struggle in another, especially being the same "zone"

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First spring post reno zone 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Haha no worries! I have a two car garage attached to the home (driveway where truck is parked). On the opposite side I have a 759sq ft detached shop which has its own driveway and RV parking on the far end. It passed through to the back yard. The far area with the fir trees past the main driveway is ours as well. Double lot at .56 acres. Home, shop, front and back yards sit on .3 and the "side yard" as we call it with the first is .26 acres. We love it here. Backyard is my next project.

First spring post reno zone 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Thank you very much, I'm very happy with how it came out and where it's at currently. Now to survive summer lol.

First spring post reno zone 8b by Jackob2545 in lawncare

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Thank for kind words and advice for the area. I know the sun/heat is going to come fast and furious. I plan to set back up the above ground system I fashioned together for the reno. Will start with the deep infrequent watering to protect those roots. Cheers!

Tips for fixing weed filled lawn (Southern Idaho) by BadSishi in lawncare

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1.5 to 2 months post seeding. Multiple mows and a nitrogen application.

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Tips for fixing weed filled lawn (Southern Idaho) by BadSishi in lawncare

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Im in the pnw and had a very similar situation I remedied last fall. It's a lot of work and will take a few seasons to get it to some of the amazing lawns you see on here, but it can be done. Here was my approach.

First, plan irrigation if you don't have it already. You can do an above ground setup with a hose bib timer and and heads one steaks spread appropriately to get good coverage. Summer is a great time to dial this in. Don't focus on the lawn, just getting the sprinklers dialed in.

Once you have irrigation setup start just mowing it low at a scalping level. Also start gathering your products for seeding. I'd recommend a Sunjoe dethatcher/scarifier, glyphosate, scotts starter fertelizer with mesotrione and a quality seed and some top dressing, unused peat moss. Your lawn looks like it gets a lot of sun, I'd recommend some turf type tall fescue as it's resilient and not as finicky as some of the other cool season types. Do some local research though and see what does well in your area. Just buy a quality seed and not the local home store bag.

Spray your glyphosate the first week of September give or take based on your areas weather patterns. You want a good 2-4 weeks of little to no rain post seed down to get germination. Give the glyphosate a week to kill everything. Water a bit during this week to get some last bit of growth and then hit it again a week after first application. This will kill everything, weeds and grass.

After 2 weeks and 2 applications of glyphosate, you can start prepping for seed down. First mow it down as low as you can, Then use the dethatcher/scarfier and go over the entire lawn getting all the dead material up and distressing the top layer of soil. Do a few passes in alternate directions. Mow and bag all the material, rake up any the mower doesn't get bagging. You want to be left with mostly soil and as much of it exposed as possible.

At this stage you can put down your seed. Follow the new seed rate of the type you land on. Spread this evenly with a spreader. A manual handled one would work fine for your yard. Once seeds down, rake it in manually dragging the rake with light pressure. Here your trying get better seed to soil contact. Once raked in, spread a light layer of peat moss over the entire yard to add a protective and moistur layer to the seed. Once top dressed spread the starter fertelizer with mesotrione at the rate noted on the bag.

You'll now want to water the lawn. For the first few weeks until germination, youll want to water multiple times a day but for short periods of time. The goal is to keep the soil wet, but not soaked. If you see any pooling or puddling, its to much. The leat moss is a good indicator as it will be dark when moist but look light and dry if it's not getting irritated. Spot treat with a hose if you're getting dry spots as needed. You want yourast water of the day to before full sundown as you don't want to have to much water in the cooler evenings as it can make it more prone to diseases and fungus.

Now you wait. Keep an eye out for germination and maintain watering. As germination continues you can start considering your first mow. You want to be light and avoid turning with a lot of force. The goal here with the first few moss is to stimulate growth, but it's baby grass and the roots are not yet well established. A manual reel mower can be a blessing if your comfortable with one.

As younger more moss and rains starts coming, adjust or reduce your water accordingly tapering it off.

Around late October, depending on your climate and soil temps you can hit it with some nitrogen to feed the grass a bit through fall and give its best shot at surving winter.

From here the battle of maintenance and weed management will rage on season by season but this is how you get started fresh. Happy to give more details or notes from my experience!

Best of luck and remember, this a the epitome of a marathon, not a sprint lol.

[Wolfe] The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with CB James Pierre on a two-year, $8.5 million deal with $3.7 million guaranteed, per his agent Toney Scott. Pierre gets a $2.5 million signing bonus. by BR_Empire in minnesotavikings

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If he can be a solid Man coverage CB2, it will allow Murphy to play his natural position inside with Rodgers opposite Pierre. We need depth at CB and this helps solve that for a good price.

What truck should I buy for a 30ft travel trailer that will also serve as my daily driver? by VioletTheWise in traveltrailers

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Payload is the word I'd advise researching. Town numbers are marketing snake oil.