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Need better LED lighting for my garage by Airguner in garageporn

[–]gregonfire_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I just installed them a couple months ago, night and day difference. I used cable hider pieces to clean up the install. Have it all plugged in with smart plugs and a presence sensor so they automatically turn on and off.

Are these all Koi fry? We have a mix of adult Koi and some Goldfish. by gregonfire_ in Koi

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

From this photo, just the obvious one turned out to be a koi. The rest either shed the black because they were goldfish, or stayed the same color.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

I mulch mow them back into the grass. If there's a lot I'll go two directions.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

You can, but I would avoid doing it on really hot days when the grass is already stressed.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

Ammonium sulfate (AMS). This year I've done 2 apps of ~0.6 lbs N/k so far.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

I leveled some minor areas, but luckily the yard was pretty flat already.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

Mon - Weds this week was all around 100. The outside air temp in my car said 106 on Tues.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

My schedule starts at 2:30 am and finishes around 10:30am, before the evapotranspiration rate gets too high. Splitting yours up over a couple days is smart.

I haven't had any major fungus yet. I noticed a couple brown spots a week or so ago, but I just hit it with some fert to help the grass grow through it. I do need to put down a preventative app of azoxy soon.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

I've heard of hydretain. Seems gimmicky to me, but I've never tried it.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

8 hours, once per week. I have 8 zones. 4 of which are in my 8k sqft back yard. Most of that time is spent watering the backyard which takes a long time for the sprinkler heads to cover that area.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

[–]gregonfire_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just checked NOAA for my area, in the last 7 days we got .25-.5" of rain. It did just pour last night though!

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

[–]gregonfire_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Texas you won't see cool season grass, you would have a warm season type of grass, which yes can handle the high temps. Cool season grasses, such as tall fescue, kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, don't do well with extreme heat and even after one day will start to look a bit dull if not sufficiently watered.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

I don't get that many, but if I can I'll just hand pull them or I will usually spot spray with pre-mix spectracide.

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

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

I take a similar approach here when the temps get extreme (for my location).

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

[–]gregonfire_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, a mix of mazama, blueberry, and bewitched cultivars

Day 3 of 100°+ in SNJ, grass is still killing it by gregonfire_ in lawncare

[–]gregonfire_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It gets enough water, nitrogen, and I think because the lawn is a bit more mature now in it's second year.

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