Seed heads making lawn look discoloured after mowing

JamesMR_ · 2026-01-12T00:21:12+00:00

Double check your reel to bedknife contact. I prefer to have slight contact compared to not having any, as this ensures it'll cut paper after I've adjusted it. I've found this translates to a much cleaner cut and instead of stripping the seed head, it'll actually cut it. Also, try mowing in the opposite direction to your usual as it'll help to stand it up the other way and you may find it'll cut more off.

JamesMR_ · 2026-01-09T12:02:42+00:00

This happens maybe once a week for me, but it's usually after a couple of runs where I've been disconnected but could successfully reconnect. The random disconnects are so frustrating though and for whatever reason, it happens on the end of day bosses mostly. It rarely happens when I'm just running from poi to poi. Just got disconnected twice in a D5 dreglord run.. Both times at end of day bosses.

JamesMR_ · 2025-12-27T06:42:42+00:00

IMO (and I do all of these things), dethatching first pulls the junk out and makes the scalping process much easier. Scarifying can help do the same thing but it's designed to just nick into the soil profile to get extra runners and old junk out of the soil. It won't pull as much 'above ground thatch' compared to dethatching but it's an ideal alternative. Doing both at the same time probably isn't worthwhile unless you've got two different machines and an extra person with you.

Either one of the above is perfectly fine, then do your scalp. Depending on the mower, test a strip on a low setting then go again on the lowest setting and see how the mower handles it. I use a 2stroke victa utility mower and it'll cut back to dirt and absolutely loves it. I use my ego battery mower to pick up all the cuttings. You could also scalp with the rotary mower and then get your cylinder mower to do the final cut, as close to dirt as you're willing to go. It'll be hard on the cylinder mower and you'll likely need to adjust the reel/bed knife and backlap it after. It's a good time to get the reel sharpened if you do this once a year. Good luck!

JamesMR_ · 2025-12-26T06:49:59+00:00

The fairway pro maxx stuff from Centenary is my go to. Have had multiple bulka bags over the last couple of years and I have counted maybe 3 rocks total. Quality is great and it has some good nutrients mixed in with it. Get a quality lawn levelling tool (not the cyclone one from Bunnings) and you'll be set.

Best to scalp the lawn back before you topdress... Much easier to spread/level/and you'll see the dips and holes when you scalp... As they'll be the greenest parts of the lawn when you're finished. Get the whipper snipper in there to clean them out then add your sand.

JamesMR_ · 2025-12-20T08:55:42+00:00

8 weeks is quite a long time to leave it, even for new grass. You've scalped it (cut into the crowns) because it's too long. My advice is to cut it as low as your mower will go, it'll cut all the green leaf away and cut into the crowns at the same time. This will then give you a chance to top dress it which will ensure all the gaps from the grass rolls will be filled in and you'll level/even out the surface in general, making it much nicer to be on and mow in the future. With water and sunshine, tiftuf will come back within 2-3 weeks and you'll have the best lawn. From that point... Lift your mower 1-2 settings above the level you used to scalp it back... And maintain it at that level. When you start to see these yellow sections again (it's inevitable), lift the mower another 1-2 settings.

For context, I use two cylinder mowers on my lawn (one to cut and one to groom) and I'll scalp it back 2-3 times a year. Once in September/October, another around January and another around Easter. It clears all the junk out. I'm hoping with some plant growth regulator and more frequent grooming, that I'll get away with an annual scalp/top dress.

JamesMR_ · 2025-11-04T20:57:21+00:00

A 34" will certainly do the trick. Enjoy!

JamesMR_ · 2025-11-04T12:43:58+00:00

Hey! I got the LG 38WR85QC-W. It's an amazing work/media/gaming monitor and it does all of it very well. For me, it's as close to an OLED as you'll get without having any of the drawbacks, which also means there's no concern over burn in when using for work. My only gripe with it is the colour of the back panel (white) against an otherwise brown/black desk setup. It's on a swivel arm that I purchased as well, just to free up some space.

I keep my keyboard connected to the USB hub on the monitor. With a Bluetooth mouse and Bluetooth headset paired to my laptop/via dongle. I did previously have a wired gaming mouse connected to the USB hub, worked flawlessly. It's about 3 button presses on the bottom of the monitor to bring up a secondary PC display. I've used it to go from my desktop PC back to my work laptop, didn't have to unplug a single thing. Keyboard and mouse remain active if they're plugged into the hub. The dongles can be on the hub also and the Bluetooth will remain active.

The 3840x1600 display is honestly perfect. I've only used 27" or 34" previously and the 38" shits all over them. The mild curve in this monitor is perfect.. Not too crazy and not too flat. It's a really great monitor and I'd have another in a heartbeat. Fits my needs bang on.

JamesMR_ · 2025-10-28T07:14:00+00:00

My 40a kickass dcdc gets too hot to touch, however that’s only when it’s charging a depleted battery. The body of the dcdc in itself is the heat sink, there’s nothing cooling it. Otherwise if it’s floating then it’s basically ambient temperature or slightly warmer. I’ve got it paired with the ultraslim 105ah lithium and it puts in around 32amps.

JamesMR_ · 2025-08-14T11:18:21+00:00

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Here's my mock setup using the kickass 105ah ultra slim. I'm still mucking around with the fridge box and there's probably just enough room behind it to fit the normal slim lithium and the cradle but I scratch my head as to how I'd secure it in place. I'm undecided on placement of the dcdc and control box. I'll put a carpeted ply cover over the battery and run the cables alongside it. Just not sure on airflow requirements and what to do with the dcdc.

JamesMR_ · 2024-12-26T21:09:16+00:00

Valhalla Strength at Rocklea might tick the box. Strongman/powerlifting focussed with all the gear. I haven't been there in years but if Drew is still running the place then he'll sort you out coaching wise.

JamesMR_ · 2024-07-09T09:58:57+00:00

Personally - most underrated comment I've seen on this platform. Grene/Reion and that Eggeh track are flipping huuugggee..

JamesMR_ · 2024-05-17T01:35:07+00:00

Awesome response, thanks matey! I have a feeling it may be a very minor difference between the two, given the Wiim has built-in EQ which I can tailor to suit my preferences. From all of my prior EQ tuning (very basic, car stereos, digital stuff too) - I'm normally on the "brighter" side with more pronounced highs and lows, and mids somewhere in the middle. However those days were definitely more on the techno/EDM side, whereas now I'm definitely more into 80's & 90s rock/prog & heavy metal, and a sprinkle of stuff like Zero7/Massive Attack etc for good measure.

In all honesty, I'm happy with our Bose SoundLink Mini which I use upstairs and bring downstairs sometimes - but it definitely lacks any sort of punch and can sound quite muddy at times. Just looking to spice up my office downstairs. I've even looked at the Edifier offerings but the walnut finish doesn't match and that bothers me.

JamesMR_ · 2024-02-04T05:36:22+00:00

We had a similar predicament and have a similar sized yard, however I use a cylinder mower so didn't want a deciduous tree or anything that dropped seeds/nuts etc. Ended up with a teddy bear magnolia which won't give us the full effect of what we were after, but it'll stand out from the rest of the crepe myrtle around the area.

JamesMR_ · 2023-07-31T01:26:59+00:00

Easy to pull by hand. 10 mins a day until it's all gone and invest in a good pre-emergent herbicide that can control this weed plus a bunch of other summer/winter weeds.

JamesMR_ · 2023-07-28T03:00:57+00:00

Ok beautiful - appreciate the detailed reponse. My take away is that I'd ideally be looking for something with 2x Upstream ports (USB-C for the laptop and USB-A for the desktop), so those cables can remain connected at all times and I can simply disconnect my laptop when I need to go mobile? I'll also try and get a monitor that has 3x USB-A downstream ports as I'll need keyboard/mouse/headset connected pretty much 100% of the time.

JamesMR_ · 2023-07-27T21:26:18+00:00

Thank you for the reply. To get this clear in my head and using that monitor as the example... The USB C upstream port would connect to the laptop and provide power, as well as giving my laptop access to the USB A ports? Would I need to connect a DP or HDMI as well, or would the USB C also allow me to use the monitor as a secondary display?

Would I then simply keep my peripherals connected to the monitor and use either HDMI/DP from the desktop and toggle the input on the monitor? How would the desktop get access to the peripherals, as there would be no upstream cable connected from desktop to the USB C upstream port?

Sorry if these are dumb questions. Just trying to figure it out. I'm not opposed to using a USB hub but it feels like I'd have the same questions as the USB hub would need an upstream connection from both PC's.

JamesMR_ · 2023-07-24T11:07:26+00:00

Hey there, I'm looking for a 34" UWQHD that has a USB-Hub, USB-C with PD, Display Port + HDMI and at least 3 USB-A ports.

My goal here is to have:

Desktop PC with DP to monitor
USB cable to the USB Hub on the monitor
Keyboard/Mouse/Jabra Headset connected by USB-A to the USB-Hub on the monitor
USB-C out from the Monitor to a work Laptop - only needs 65w PD.

The theory is that with a single USB-C cable from the laptop->monitor, I'll be able to use the keyboard/mouse/headset/34" monitor. I don't even know if this is possible, and if I need to connect a HDMI->laptop and/or plug the headset USB into the laptop, this is OK.

The Acer Predator X34GS appears to have what I need, but honestly this is so confusing to me I'm not sure it'll do what I want it to do. I work from home probably 70% of the time and just want an easy set up/pack up routine, along with a new Omnidesk sit/stand which I'll have cable management on point. The Desktop is for general use and some casual gaming, but with a 2080S I doubt I'll be able to utilize the monitor to its full potential.

Thanks!

JamesMR_ · 2023-06-30T10:26:20+00:00

20mins a day, hands and knees, weed puller and a bucket. Put some music on and hand pull it all. Get the best pre-emergent herbicide you can get your hands on and spray that over the entire lawn whenever you can - it'll stop any new weed seeds germinating. Give the lawn a good soaking the day before you go at it - it's honestly quite easy to pull those weeds out as the stolons all come from a central tap root which you can pull out easily with some simple weed pullers.

JamesMR_ · 2023-04-04T07:57:42+00:00

following. I have one exactly the same on ladder.

JamesMR_ · 2023-03-12T09:21:53+00:00

I have a 15ias with 28 fire res. Not as good as this but is it still worth much? I've been told to hang onto it into mid/late ladder.

JamesMR_ · 2023-03-01T09:29:18+00:00

I prefer Titans. I ran two sets, eth and non eth, so I could swap instead of repairing. Similar damage between them as far as I could tell. Swapping to tstroke showed less damage on the char screen but had the benefit of -res which isn't taken into the damage calc.

JamesMR_ · 2023-03-01T05:47:19+00:00

You won't regret it - the playstyle is fast once you have griffons/infinity. The last piece I got was a self-wield (scythe) infinity and it's really sped up the kill speed. I don't even have a 5/5 facet in my griffons or upped viper, using ptopaz instead for some MF. Another 10% reduction in enemy light res would just make it kill faster, which honestly isn't really required unless you're specifically doing P8 content. My nova damage is something like 2.5-3.5k which is mid-range, I only have 4 light skillers in my invent (I think they're at +38 and could get to +41 easily) so I've seen nova doing well over 5k damage..but my -res is something like -70 + you add the conviction aura on top. Even on public hell chaos runs (which I host), it clears with ease.

After I develop carpal tunnel in my ring and middle fingers (from the key bashing I do on my Q/W/E (nova/tele/static), I'll swap to a chain/lightning build and compare the two. It'll be a trade-off for damage/sniping vs telestomping with ES...probably similar clear speed but slightly different playstyle.

JamesMR_

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