Are you in SWPA? I was worried I was too early. You were way ahead of me, if soI did the same about three weeks ago. Can already see the grass seed germinated and is starting to grow in many of the bare spots.I dethatched and overseeded on Sunday.
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Yep, live in little Washington. I talked to a guy I know in the landscaping business and he said it would be fine to do when I did, plus it has rained so much no watering necessary.Are you in SWPA? I was worried I was too early. You were way ahead of me, if soI did the same about three weeks ago. Can already see the grass seed germinated and is starting to grow in many of the bare spots.I dethatched and overseeded on Sunday.
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I need to do that real bad. Is spring aeration ok as well? What tools do I need to dethatch?
Last summer my yard and driveway were overhauled so the grass has been, um, neglected. Other than the spots that were dug up for drainage and I planted new.
Last summer my yard and driveway were overhauled so the grass has been, um, neglected. Other than the spots that were dug up for drainage and I planted new.
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You can rent a dethatcher if you’ve got a large area to tackle, or buy a dethatching rake. I usually just use a normal metal garden rake.
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I have a rather large yard. I used a landscape rake on the three point hitch of my tractor. But yes, you can rent or just use a garden rake.
Also, spring aeration is best. You want to get it in the start of growing, not the end. Just make sure it's a plug aerator and not a slice/spike.
Also, spring aeration is best. You want to get it in the start of growing, not the end. Just make sure it's a plug aerator and not a slice/spike.
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Went to Lowes today and bought lumber and accessories to build the Taj Mahal of chicken coops.
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I've been kicking the tires on a coop as well.
I just can't see spending 500 bucks for eggs. But.. It's something to do..
I just can't see spending 500 bucks for eggs. But.. It's something to do..
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My cousin built a coop last summer, and is adding chickens constantly. Three massive Great Danes and a handful of chickens.
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I bought plans off Coop Expert (on Etsy). I should just do it.
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I spent $250 on supplies. Building this one. modifying it a little, but this the basic layout.
https://blog.homedepot.com/free-plans-f ... cken-coop/
https://blog.homedepot.com/free-plans-f ... cken-coop/
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Do you guys eat the chickens or just the eggs?
BTW: I have a 22 single shot derringer that my mom gave me. Her mom used it to shoot chickens in the head before chopping it off and cooking them.
BTW: I have a 22 single shot derringer that my mom gave me. Her mom used it to shoot chickens in the head before chopping it off and cooking them.
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I built a coop for my mom's chickens 2 years ago. Went with a shed style which makes it a lot easier to clean out.
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That coop actually looks pretty cool.
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At first this coop is for my youngest daughter's 4-H project, but after that we'll do meat and eggs from it. It is big enough to hold 15 hens.
They were the best coop plans I could find on the internet and it does look nice. We'll see what happens when I make it tonight and tomorrow.
They were the best coop plans I could find on the internet and it does look nice. We'll see what happens when I make it tonight and tomorrow.
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Oh well, I wasn't first. Old guy three houses away beat me. At least I was a good sport and waved at him.Since there isn't much to do, I think this old guy might go for a first tomorrow. Got both mowers out and running today. The Stabil additive seemed to work well. Changed the oil and sharpened the blades on the rider. Electric trimmer also seems fine. Tomorrow is suppose to be warm and sunny. Looking to be the first old guy in the neighborhood to cut the grass.
Edit: Did a box cut on front. IMO looks pretty darn good.
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We got half of the chicken coop built today. Made some minor modifications and had a lot of fun.
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We got half of the chicken coop built today. Made some minor modifications and had a lot of fun.
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Got the chicken coop completed. Y'all friends on FB have seen the hobo shack I built.
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I planted onions last year, but none came up. Planted more onions in February, and it turns out the reason I didn't get anything last year was apparently that I planted too late in the season. So I now have a very great much of onions coming up.
Also planted nasturtiums and morning glory for some color on the patio, and also butterflies.
Also planted nasturtiums and morning glory for some color on the patio, and also butterflies.
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Nice. All this forced time at home has given me time to plant better this year.
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I have 36 tomato and 24 cabbage plants in seed starters now.
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Hope you like tomatoes. I had 6 plants two years ago and had nearly 100 lbs. Probably 40% rotted tooI have 36 tomato and 24 cabbage plants in seed starters now.
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He can throw them at people not standing 6’ apart from him in public.
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That’s what the rotten ones are forHe can throw them at people not standing 6’ apart from him in public.
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I’m banking on losing 10-12 but I make sauce out of them anyway. We go thru a jar or two of sauce every week. Not to mention I only bought 2 packs of seeds anyway
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