BMW X5
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-01-2021, 05:15 PM   #1233
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

still loving the stripe game. with Fall here i'll probaby start getting to overseed around the 3rd week of September



__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 8
Lady Jane68876.00
M5Rick58881.00
shoei7778.00
Patton2502936.50
nyalpine907384.50
DrFerry6722.50
      09-04-2021, 06:22 AM   #1234
Lady Jane
Cail韓 gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68876
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

Be kind to bees.



Attachment 2688114

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:24 PM..
Appreciate 3
RickFLM410880.50
3.0L8902.00
      09-04-2021, 06:14 PM   #1235
bosstones
Lieutenant Colonel
1144
Rep
1,532
Posts

Drives: o_0
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Suburbia

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by nyalpine90 View Post
what product can I use to get lawn thick and more green?
how do i fix no grass patches?
still looking for some kind of colorful plants, not a fan of any of the plants it currently has.
Seem like 2 types of grass




Thick and green will take time. My back yard turned to crap so I'm on the same quest.

I'll be:
1. Putting down bifenthrin & watering it in
2. Spraying for weeds (going w/ Q4)
3. Putting down humic acid & watering it in
4. Core aerating
5. Putting down fert
6. Overseeding
7. Watering to keep the seeds damp

What state is your yard in now?

For bare spots, a little top soil + seed will work. Or scuff up the dirt in the bare area and work the seed in.
__________________
Appreciate 2
nyalpine907384.50
DrFerry6722.50
      09-04-2021, 06:41 PM   #1236
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13653
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Smile

Our HIBISCUS are thriving in this TX heat! 🌸��
Attached Images
 
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 3
RickFLM410880.50
Lady Jane68876.00
Patton2502936.50
      09-05-2021, 01:37 AM   #1237
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bosstones View Post
Thick and green will take time. My back yard turned to crap so I'm on the same quest.

I'll be:
1. Putting down bifenthrin & watering it in
2. Spraying for weeds (going w/ Q4)
3. Putting down humic acid & watering it in
4. Core aerating
5. Putting down fert
6. Overseeding
7. Watering to keep the seeds damp

What state is your yard in now?

For bare spots, a little top soil + seed will work. Or scuff up the dirt in the bare area and work the seed in.
will be doing something similar. core aerating, dethatch and overseed and call it the season
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 0
      09-05-2021, 10:13 AM   #1238
Lady Jane
Cail韓 gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68876
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
will be doing something similar. core aerating, dethatch and overseed and call it the season
I get my lawn dethatched and aerated in the Spring. My contractor should be doing the overseeding using his trench machine in the coming week.

Pic from the web.


Attachment 2688913

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:25 PM..
Appreciate 1
      09-10-2021, 05:50 PM   #1239
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13653
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Smile

Tried something new with our Mandevilla.
Guided it up the wall in our wall art. 🙂
Attached Images
 
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 0
      10-12-2021, 04:19 PM   #1240
Lady Jane
Cail韓 gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68876
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

Now that the Sedums "Autumn Joy' have expended their pollen reserve, the bees are now active on the late blooming Asters. I have hundreds of them in all the beds. Asters are essentially the 'Last Call' before Winter sets-in. The colony has been very healthy this year.


Attachment 2718223

Attachment 2718224

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:30 PM..
Appreciate 2
Patton2502936.50
DrFerry6722.50
      10-12-2021, 06:14 PM   #1241
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

here to vent but i wanted to hear your guy's opinions. my wifey thinks i really need to think about how to approach the situation without ruining any friendship i have with my neighbor. anyways not trying to be a D here but my next door neighbor whose been trying to get his lawn like mine i've been guiding him for the past 3 years on what needs to be done and his lawn finally looks great. However, the issue i'm having is i went through trial and error with my own lawn and i've invested on equipment to make the job easier since i'm on about .75 acre so having equipment for specific jobs really helps. so i spent and invested in a dethatcher, lawn aerator and a lawn sweeper. these equipment takes up alot of space in my garage but i'm fine with that as that's part of being a lawn care nut. now, my neighbor always wants to borrow my equipment and at first it was fine because i'm a good neighbor. i didn't mind for the first couple of years but this year it's like i say to myself, dude you and your wife make good money don't you think maybe you should invest in your own equipment since it's apparent you're into lawn care? i had to invest and i had to sacrifice my garage space since HOA won't allow us to have a shed in the backyard. He has yet ever mentioned about one day he will buy his own. i mean, i would feel embarrass year after year always borrowing my neighbors stuff but maybe there's people out there who don't think that?

so i'm not sure how to go about this without coming off as a D if you know what i mean? Fall is here and i already see the leaves all over the lawn and i know any day now he's gonna text me "hey, can i borrow your lawn sweeper?" just like with any equipment it takes wear and tear and i'd like my stuff to last. am i over reacting or does my neighbor have no shame when it comes to borrowing things? i appreciate any advice
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2021, 09:52 AM   #1242
3.0L
Colonel
3.0L's Avatar
8902
Rep
2,011
Posts

Drives: M235i, 20k miles
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

I believe the only way you are going to stop the borrowing is to simply say, "No."

After that, point them to a tool rental company.
__________________
///M235i | Mineral Grey Metallic | Premium Package | Technology Package | Driver Assistance Package | Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather | Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system | 8-speed automatic

When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
Appreciate 1
      10-13-2021, 09:58 AM   #1243
spazzyfry123
Lieutenant Colonel
spazzyfry123's Avatar
4307
Rep
1,912
Posts

Drives: Here and There
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: North Georgia Mountains

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
In those instances I always propose a question.

"Have you considered buying your own?"

May be a bit passive aggressive, but the stance is made and their response tells all.
Appreciate 1
      10-13-2021, 04:35 PM   #1244
E92 M Sport
Lieutenant
E92 M Sport's Avatar
United_States
287
Rep
398
Posts

Drives: 2016 F82
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)

Tell him the last time he borrowed it came back broken, and you discovered it the next time you went to use it. Hence the end of free stuff going forward.
__________________
2016 M4 MW/SS 6mt
Appreciate 1
      10-13-2021, 04:48 PM   #1245
JJ 911SC
Crusty Old Navy Chief
JJ 911SC's Avatar
Canada
21885
Rep
1,693
Posts

Drives: 2022 X3 M40i, 1983 911SC
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Ottawa

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Tell him that you landed to another Freeloader and you are still waiting for it to return
Appreciate 1
      10-13-2021, 07:28 PM   #1246
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

Haha thanks for all the responses guys. I'm still thinking of how to bring it up. I'll let you know
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 0
      10-13-2021, 07:45 PM   #1247
Dino GT
Enlisted Member
35121
Rep
45
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: Eastern

iTrader: (0)

Tell him it`s broken when he asks you if he can borrow it. I`ve lend out power tools and garden tools to friends, family and neighbors and they almost always come back broken or smelling like they are about to burn out. Which they do 99% of the time the next time I go to use them. I never forget, I borrowed a sander from a family member about 30 years ago when I was redoing the hardwood floors on my first house, and it already smelled like it was on it`s last legs, the thing burned out the first day, and I had to buy him a brand new one, from then on I bought my own power tools and lawn equipment. I never borrowed any power tools from anyone else anymore, I figure it`s cheaper to buy my own instead of borrowing it and then I have to return a brand new one which I could`ve had for myself. I lend everything out also, but the last 2 times they came back broken, so now I just say it`s broken when someone that I don`t know well ask to borrow something, good luck.
Appreciate 2
      10-13-2021, 07:51 PM   #1248
RickFLM4
Brigadier General
RickFLM4's Avatar
United_States
10881
Rep
4,816
Posts

Drives: M4
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: PB County, FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
Haha thanks for all the responses guys. I'm still thinking of how to bring it up. I'll let you know
Find something of his to borrow every time he borrows something of your抯 even if you don抰 want to use it. Then don抰 return it until he asks. He will catch on.
__________________
Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP
Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
Appreciate 1
      10-18-2021, 09:54 AM   #1249
FCobra94
Guest
0
Rep
n/a
Posts

Drives:


Gah, that's a tough one... I have the opposite problem (if you can even call it that). My neighbor has all the tools and knowledge and insists on improving whatever it is he's done on his lawn, to mine as well

If I was the one borrowing though, I'd insist on completing the same work on the lenders lawn. As the lender, that would be a win/win IMO.
Appreciate 1
      10-18-2021, 10:24 AM   #1250
lsturbointeg
Lieutenant General
lsturbointeg's Avatar
United_States
9149
Rep
14,522
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Asian lost in OH

iTrader: (0)

and there you have it folks he just sent a text and ask to borrow my lawn sweeper because of all the leaves on the ground. i just ignored it
__________________
~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~
Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
Appreciate 2
Dino GT35121.00
      11-13-2021, 02:50 PM   #1251
Lady Jane
Cail韓 gan eagla.
Lady Jane's Avatar
68876
Rep
979
Posts

Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike.
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Atlantic Canada.

iTrader: (0)

Took advantage of a rare warm and windless November day to finish cleaning my flower beds and empty my pots while my contractor was giving the lawn its last haircut. Used the pressure washer on all the lawn furniture and stored everything in the shed. I added the tents over the fragile Dwarf Sumacs.

The yard looks so sad... The forecast calls for snow next week.


Attachment 2741991

Attachment 2741992

Last edited by Lady Jane; 01-06-2022 at 05:33 PM..
Appreciate 2
RickFLM410880.50
      11-26-2021, 12:36 PM   #1252
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13653
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Smile

Recently planted Camellia. My first. 🙂
Such a vibrant flower! Only blooms in Fall and Winter.
Attached Images
 
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 2
Lady Jane68876.00
      11-27-2021, 11:04 AM   #1253
DrFerry
Field Marshal
DrFerry's Avatar
United_States
6723
Rep
1,833
Posts

Drives: '08 E92 M3
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Greenville, SC

iTrader: (5)

Garage List
2008 BMW M3  [5.25]
2015 BMW X5  [4.50]
Quote:
Originally Posted by lsturbointeg View Post
Haha thanks for all the responses guys. I'm still thinking of how to bring it up. I'll let you know
Hhhm, tell him now that the free two year trial is over, there's a rental charge and possibly a maintenance charge for any future use - in addition to the new rental charges. This approach does two things: A) You look charitable due to the recognition of the two year extended free trial. B) The neighbor gets an 'opportunity' to reflect on his free loading behavior - or just accept the new rental use charges as well as the future maintenance charges (or back dated charges). You could also use psychological projection and simply start asking to borrow his equipment and exploit the equity you have already built up by allowing his borrowing of your equipment free for two years. Perhaps borrowing his car, boat, or something else for a month or so - free of charge - would be an equitable reciprocity request.
__________________
'08 E92 M3 DCT Melbourne Red/Bamboo Beige Leather/EDC/SSP Spec-R DCT clutch discs/SSP Pro-Gold DCT Fluid/Quaife LSD/3:45 Final Drive by Diffs Online/BE Bearings & ARP Bolts/Vibra Technics Engine Mounts/M3 World HFC X-Pipe/LUX H8 180/BPM Sport DCT Tune/PFC Z-Rated Pads/ECS Brass Brake Caliper Bushings/Alex Shop Solid Sub-frame Bushings/Motul 600/Tint
Appreciate 0
      12-16-2021, 12:04 PM   #1254
AnotherM
Cole
United_States
318
Rep
498
Posts

Drives: 2016 m5 CP
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: AZ

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by bosstones View Post
Thick and green will take time. My back yard turned to crap so I'm on the same quest.

I'll be:
1. Putting down bifenthrin & watering it in
2. Spraying for weeds (going w/ Q4)
3. Putting down humic acid & watering it in
4. Core aerating
5. Putting down fert
6. Overseeding
7. Watering to keep the seeds damp

What state is your yard in now?

For bare spots, a little top soil + seed will work. Or scuff up the dirt in the bare area and work the seed in.
I don't see any broadleaf weeds to be treated in your pictures. Only "weed" i see is the goose grass/crab grass (cant tell in the picture) thisnosnt going to be killed with a selective herbicide like 24d. You will have to kill it off with a non selective herbicide like roundup and than repair the turf with seed or sod.

From the pictures it looks like soil compaction and water absorption/distribution are your challenges. Aeration (apply gypsum after), adjusting sprinklers for match precipitation, and a shot of ammonium sulfate(21󪧤) are what it appears you need to get the grass going in addition to the goose grass control.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:49 PM.




xbimmers
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST