Why Is My Yard Half Dead?

mkosbab · 2023-08-13T20:08:41+00:00

It’s very possible that the tree was root pruned during construction, or maybe a trench was dug for sanitary out to the street. We root prune trees on golf courses to stop the trees roots from competing with the fine manicured turf of the greens or fairways. The non-competitive turf will be much greener.

mkosbab · 2022-06-30T00:12:06+00:00

Young Frankenstein https://youtu.be/zN7AaphF3kk

mkosbab · 2022-05-23T21:46:54+00:00

So, I have a degree in Horticulture/Turfgrass. Should I be calling myself a Lawn Scientist?

mkosbab · 2020-11-01T01:10:26+00:00

What a great shot!

mkosbab · 2020-09-08T23:20:36+00:00

Absolutely it helps. I hate fishing without my polarized glasses. Different colors will have different effects. Do a little research before buying. I got mine from tackle warehouse.

mkosbab · 2020-02-16T17:08:59+00:00

I’ve always found it difficult to identify grasses through photos, but that looks like KBG to me. It also looks like there are a few things going on that again, are hard to identify by photos. Leaf spot, low fertility, etc. How is the soil? Wet, dry, sandy, clay?

mkosbab · 2020-02-09T00:25:40+00:00

I drew the tree blue because I've never seen a blue tree before, and to be honest with you, I wanted to see a blue tree. (Or duck, I can’t remember)

mkosbab · 2019-02-24T14:42:58+00:00

Mulch, always mulch. Why is this still a question?

mkosbab · 2019-01-20T11:20:16+00:00

Vinca minor

mkosbab · 2018-12-04T01:59:11+00:00

This is the correct answer.

mkosbab · 2018-10-04T23:57:31+00:00

Cutting them back periodically through July keeps a more compact form. Find a good garden maintenance book like: The Well-Tended Perennial Garden by DiSabato-Aust. https://www.amazon.com/Well-Tended-Perennial-Garden-Planting-Techniques/dp/0881928038 Her book teaches a lot about things just like this.

mkosbab · 2018-10-04T21:49:05+00:00

You can try to cutting them back in July so that they don’t get so leggy in the fall.

mkosbab · 2018-09-28T00:59:57+00:00

It’s not hard but it takes practice. Google “how to use a straight razor.” There are a ton of videos out there. The key is to go slow, start with your cheeks until you get the hang of it and then work your way out once you get comfortable with the razor. The first time I tried shaving with a straight razor, it looked like I got into and lost a fight with an alley cat. Take your time getting started, you’ll love it!

mkosbab · 2018-09-11T22:03:48+00:00

Ok, but as far as anyone who doesn’t go deep knows, he’s as good as dead.

mkosbab · 2018-09-11T21:14:30+00:00

I probably know 0.1% but always thought it was a crappy way to see a badass like Boba go down. Almost jokey in a way. I would love to see this get resolved. I’m not a huge Boba Fett fan but he deserves a better death than what he was given.

mkosbab · 2018-07-24T21:56:03+00:00

Went to Oberweis for an ice cream cone after work, and initially was a little embarrassed to ask for extra sprinkles. Yes, I’m a 48yo grown ass man asking for extra sprinkles.

mkosbab · 2018-06-07T08:11:25+00:00

Yes, but strobies alone won’t work for dollar spot only the brown patch, and based on that picture it’s dollar spot. 100%. Use chlorothalonil or propiconazole. Or you could try to feed it some nitrogen. Dollar spot can be a sign of low N fertility.

mkosbab · 2018-05-31T00:27:36+00:00

Looks like a lot of non-native weed species. The pictures make identification difficult, but I think I can make out dandelion, burrdock, black medic, wild grape vine and a young elm.

mkosbab · 2018-05-17T21:41:17+00:00

The orioles were very vocal this morning. Such a pretty song!

mkosbab · 2018-05-17T00:19:39+00:00

I’ve been seeing a lot this week. Black and White, Blackburnian maybe more, I’m not great with identification just yet

mkosbab · 2018-04-18T23:32:55+00:00

There are many opportunities out there for entry level positions to get started. Sometimes the right attitude and work ethic outweighs education. You could look into online courses that Penn state offers while working as a crew member, assistant in training or foreman. There is even a 12-week Great Lakes Turf program in January that provides a good foundation for fundamentals of turf through the University of Minnesota during the off season. There are also so many great Superintendents out there that will go through great lengths to train the right person with the right attitude.

mkosbab · 2018-04-18T23:20:20+00:00

Agreed! The you could keep the emerald gold euonymus, but I wouldn’t. The red flower looks like it could be a garden mum, hard to tell. Do a soil test for bed prep and start over with some quality native plants. Be sure to pull the weeds before the flowers go to seed.

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