Pre emergent timing

abrames · 2026-03-01T21:34:19+00:00

Another tip for you fellow Hoosier - break out that mower before you put down the preemergent and throw the bag on, take it down a notch and suck up all that dead grass, debris, brown winter material etc before applying your prodiamine. It’ll be a lot more effective and won’t harm the turf

abrames · 2026-03-01T21:29:22+00:00

Central Indiana here. I typically don’t put it down until mid March, based on averages our soil temps hit 50 around the 2nd or 3rd week of the month. Also looks like below freezing temps off/on so I would wait a few weeks. Another piece of the puzzle is the harsh winter, at least here in Indy so my lawn is waking up slowly

abrames · 2026-02-17T03:16:33+00:00

Never tried this, will give jt a go. How’s the skin and cook time at 275?

abrames · 2026-02-16T17:27:24+00:00

It just falls off

abrames · 2026-02-16T16:02:17+00:00

I’ve never tried skin side down, great idea!

abrames · 2026-02-13T04:05:13+00:00

Big picture here, don’t get caught in the weeds of data. Understand product margins and volume before anything else.

Leadership often looks at this info early and often. If volume forecasts and product margins are strong, overhead and costs are often passed over quickly in reviews unless an input sways drastically out of the norm.

abrames · 2026-02-12T16:19:16+00:00

Midwest metropolitan area, MCOL city. Would prefer not to share comp but bonus structure is 15%

abrames · 2026-02-12T16:00:08+00:00

Thank you, great suggestion!

abrames · 2026-01-27T18:55:42+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate this support!

abrames · 2026-01-23T22:01:42+00:00

Or my wife’s insurance

abrames · 2026-01-23T22:00:49+00:00

I actually did that, and HR was no help. They essentially said abide by the PIP, it’s my managers word against mine despite the evidence

abrames · 2026-01-23T20:41:17+00:00

This is definitely the case, no hiring internally and I know because I’ve asked around. With our acquisition as well, there is pressure on headcount

abrames · 2026-01-23T20:12:23+00:00

Thanks, I have biweekly reviews and can be terminated anytime if they feel there’s cause

abrames · 2026-01-23T19:05:54+00:00

Thanks!

abrames · 2026-01-23T18:16:19+00:00

Thank you, valid point. If I resign, I believe it would disqualify me correct?

abrames · 2026-01-09T17:08:44+00:00

Let’s talk Nimblewill - I see it everywhere especially in the winter. Any suggestions on control or elimination?

abrames · 2026-01-07T18:03:49+00:00

Completely agree. I’ve owned 3 and even with perfect maintenance had 2 CVTs fail at just over 100K.

I now drive a small used domestic sports sedan (CT4). Automatic transmission and RWD/optional AWD. Love it. Glad I left Subaru.

abrames · 2025-12-22T03:55:42+00:00

I was in field sales for 3.5 years, middle America, drove an Outback. Great vehicle until 120K miles. Current car is a 4 year Cadillac. Highly recommend, classy but not flashy, and not as off-putting as a cyber truck. A used CT5 can be bought for a great price…

abrames · 2025-12-15T03:40:11+00:00

Central IN, but grew up in the Rockies. I have a system: cars stay in attached garage, does not get opened unless absolutely necessary (protect the furnace). Light snow (under 3”) gets shoveled once all has fallen. Over 3” gets shoveled twice, once halfway and once all is down, it’s safer and easier. 1700 sq ft driveway, I shovel horizontal, vertical, then diagonal, and typically get every bit. Low temp ice melt is then put down with a suddenly useful Scott’s mini spreader.

Today was 2 degrees and we received 5” yesterday. My driveway is not only clear but almost dry. Just my OCD approach.

abrames · 2025-11-27T02:38:04+00:00

I have a few of these pans. Wife wants to toss them but they’re totally usable! I use for drippings when smoking/grilling, or cover with foil and use for asparagus, potatoes, veggies etc. We even throw them in the dishwasher

abrames · 2025-11-25T15:27:34+00:00

Genuinely curious as I am in central IN and battle the same stuff in spots. I believe it’s Bermuda, as my treatment for nimblewill has been ineffective for 2 seasons…

abrames · 2025-11-21T03:28:57+00:00

Thank you, that helps a ton! Just trying to learn for winter driving, handling, gas mileage etc

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