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St Augustine's invasion
I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming
through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave |
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Dave-tx wrote:
I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Not that I have a problem with the neighbor's St Augustine, but attempt to keep my own under control and keep it from taking over several beds used for flowers etc. I use metal flashing (aluminum) approximately 6 inches wide and force it up to 5 inches into the ground around the beds I want to protect. St Augustine roots do not appear to go very deep. I use a similar strategy with monkey grass. BJ |
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Usually St. Augistine runners are above ground. You can try running your
weed eater to cut the grass to the dirt and make a small bare line between the yards. Don "Dave-tx" wrote in message ldomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave |
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Thanks for the tips, guys. I think I'm going to try the
aluminum flashing and see how it goes. -Dave |
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Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control.
"Dave-tx" wrote in message ldomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave |
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Huh? Please explain what MSMA is going to do to St. Augustine and why do you
recommend it. Then explain how Scott's Turf Builder with weed control is beneficial to a lawn. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message aldomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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From a Neil Sperry article about weed control:
"In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. escapee wrote: Huh? Please explain what MSMA is going to do to St. Augustine and why do you recommend it. Then explain how Scott's Turf Builder with weed control is beneficial to a lawn. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message caldomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined:
From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that little caveat? Quite irresponsible. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry. escapee wrote: Huh? Please explain what MSMA is going to do to St. Augustine and why do you recommend it. Then explain how Scott's Turf Builder with weed control is beneficial to a lawn. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message ocaldomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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escapee wrote:
On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined: From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he You are the one that asked 'why' MSMA might be recommended. That is "WHY", not what might actually be kinder to the environment. However, I forgot that you like to bait this newsgroup with questions that target your arch foes, the non-organics. That specific Sperry quote was the 1st of millions available about the effect on MSMA on St. Augustine. Don't you know how to do a google search? Sure you do, but it's not as fun for you to miss an opportunity to show how "green" you are in front of your gardening newsgroup audience. I didn't ever recommend it, if you bothered to notice my whole post. As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that little caveat? Quite irresponsible. What are you smoking? Where did I recommend Scott's? If you can't see I think my neighbor's actions were a bit daft and also indicated that this was NOT the answer then you need to have someone council you before replying to this newsgroup. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry. I won my bet that you would do a knee jerk response to my post (as you have reacted again and again to various posters over the years). You are just as bad as your arch foes, the "better living through chemistry" ostriches ( i.e. head in sand, totally subjective, myopic, fanatic, irrational). Work on achieving a balance................ You once again have soiled and dirtied the intended purpose of austin.gardening ;-) p.s. Did you know that every personal computer requires somewhere around 1-1/2 tons of waste to be generated for its production? p.p.s. to the newsgroup: Sorry to post this annoying response to a superior annoying response. There is no doubt that escapee/Victoria has inhibited this newsgroup with her acidic and reactionary replies for a number of years. I'm not against her stance on a subject, just her intolerance of the expression of opinions of others. Hell, she can't even tell when someone shares her opinion! Should we do an intervention? Who's bringing the compost tea? escapee wrote: Huh? Please explain what MSMA is going to do to St. Augustine and why do you recommend it. Then explain how Scott's Turf Builder with weed control is beneficial to a lawn. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message news:slrncbp3ct.82i.df_usenetREMOVE@localhost. localdomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:23:01 GMT, jOhN opined:
escapee wrote: On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined: From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he You are the one that asked 'why' MSMA might be recommended. That is "WHY", not what might actually be kinder to the environment. However, I forgot that you like to bait this newsgroup with questions that target your arch foes, the non-organics. That specific Sperry quote was the 1st of millions available about the effect on MSMA on St. Augustine. Yes, but he was referencing the use for Dalisgrass. I don't bait anyone. I wanted to see if you knew what you were talking about, or if you did a google search and mirrored the first thing you came to. My suspicion was accurate. Your answer was potentially dangerous. If you want to call that baiting, so be it. I prefer to be informad Don't you know how to do a google search? Sure you do, but it's not as fun for you to miss an opportunity to show how "green" you are in front of your gardening newsgroup audience. I don't live my life in front of anyone. Nobody here knows who I am. They know of me, but don't know me. I have nothing to gain by showing how green I am...whatever that means. However, I do like to point out obvious and irresponsible information. I didn't ever recommend it, if you bothered to notice my whole post. You gave it as a recommendation. As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that little caveat? Quite irresponsible. What are you smoking? Where did I recommend Scott's? If you can't see I think my neighbor's actions were a bit daft and also indicated that this was NOT the answer then you need to have someone council you before replying to this newsgroup. You recommended the use of MSMA then use Scotts Turf Builder with weed control. If this is not you, move on. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry. I won my bet that you would do a knee jerk response to my post (as you have reacted again and again to various posters over the years). You are just as bad as your arch foes, the "better living through chemistry" ostriches ( i.e. head in sand, totally subjective, myopic, fanatic, irrational). Work on achieving a balance................ I see, so it was YOU who baited the newsgroup, trolling for a response from me. Ah, explains it now. You once again have soiled and dirtied the intended purpose of austin.gardening ;-) I see. p.s. Did you know that every personal computer requires somewhere around 1-1/2 tons of waste to be generated for its production? I see. p.p.s. to the newsgroup: Sorry to post this annoying response to a superior annoying response. There is no doubt that escapee/Victoria has inhibited this newsgroup with her acidic and reactionary replies for a number of years. I'm not against her stance on a subject, just her intolerance of the expression of opinions of others. Hell, she can't even tell when someone shares her opinion! Nobody who recommends the use of MSMA shares my opinions. Should we do an intervention? Who's bringing the compost tea? Nuff said. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message news:slrncbp3ct.82i.df_usenetREMOVE@localhost .localdomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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Ignore the victoria troll
"escapee" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:23:01 GMT, jOhN opined: escapee wrote: On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined: From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he You are the one that asked 'why' MSMA might be recommended. That is "WHY", not what might actually be kinder to the environment. However, I forgot that you like to bait this newsgroup with questions that target your arch foes, the non-organics. That specific Sperry quote was the 1st of millions available about the effect on MSMA on St. Augustine. Yes, but he was referencing the use for Dalisgrass. I don't bait anyone. I wanted to see if you knew what you were talking about, or if you did a search and mirrored the first thing you came to. My suspicion was accurate. Your answer was potentially dangerous. If you want to call that baiting, so be it. I prefer to be informad Don't you know how to do a google search? Sure you do, but it's not as fun for you to miss an opportunity to show how "green" you are in front of your gardening newsgroup audience. I don't live my life in front of anyone. Nobody here knows who I am. They know of me, but don't know me. I have nothing to gain by showing how green I am...whatever that means. However, I do like to point out obvious and irresponsible information. I didn't ever recommend it, if you bothered to notice my whole post. You gave it as a recommendation. As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that little caveat? Quite irresponsible. What are you smoking? Where did I recommend Scott's? If you can't see I think my neighbor's actions were a bit daft and also indicated that this was NOT the answer then you need to have someone council you before replying to this newsgroup. You recommended the use of MSMA then use Scotts Turf Builder with weed control. If this is not you, move on. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry. I won my bet that you would do a knee jerk response to my post (as you have reacted again and again to various posters over the years). You are just as bad as your arch foes, the "better living through chemistry" ostriches ( i.e. head in sand, totally subjective, myopic, fanatic, irrational). Work on achieving a balance................ I see, so it was YOU who baited the newsgroup, trolling for a response from me. Ah, explains it now. You once again have soiled and dirtied the intended purpose of austin.gardening ;-) I see. p.s. Did you know that every personal computer requires somewhere around 1-1/2 tons of waste to be generated for its production? I see. p.p.s. to the newsgroup: Sorry to post this annoying response to a superior annoying response. There is no doubt that escapee/Victoria has inhibited this newsgroup with her acidic and reactionary replies for a number of years. I'm not against her stance on a subject, just her intolerance of the expression of opinions of others. Hell, she can't even tell when someone shares her opinion! Nobody who recommends the use of MSMA shares my opinions. Should we do an intervention? Who's bringing the compost tea? Nuff said. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message news:slrncbp3ct.82i.df_usenetREMOVE@localhost .localdomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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You don't, so why should anyone else? I'm sorry if I give up to date, accurate
(in most cases) information, rather than this lazy put a bag of atrazine out type shit. On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 07:10:48 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Ignore the victoria troll "escapee" wrote in message .. . On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:23:01 GMT, jOhN opined: escapee wrote: On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined: From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it...let me read your next thing he You are the one that asked 'why' MSMA might be recommended. That is "WHY", not what might actually be kinder to the environment. However, I forgot that you like to bait this newsgroup with questions that target your arch foes, the non-organics. That specific Sperry quote was the 1st of millions available about the effect on MSMA on St. Augustine. Yes, but he was referencing the use for Dalisgrass. I don't bait anyone. I wanted to see if you knew what you were talking about, or if you did a search and mirrored the first thing you came to. My suspicion was accurate. Your answer was potentially dangerous. If you want to call that baiting, so be it. I prefer to be informad Don't you know how to do a google search? Sure you do, but it's not as fun for you to miss an opportunity to show how "green" you are in front of your gardening newsgroup audience. I don't live my life in front of anyone. Nobody here knows who I am. They know of me, but don't know me. I have nothing to gain by showing how green I am...whatever that means. However, I do like to point out obvious and irresponsible information. I didn't ever recommend it, if you bothered to notice my whole post. You gave it as a recommendation. As for the Scott's Turf Builder....????? My neighbor did manage to kill two oak trees and retard the growth of another using it. However, he has a solid St. Augustine yard except where he misses watering enough. So, you recommend using something which will kill oak trees without giving that little caveat? Quite irresponsible. What are you smoking? Where did I recommend Scott's? If you can't see I think my neighbor's actions were a bit daft and also indicated that this was NOT the answer then you need to have someone council you before replying to this newsgroup. You recommended the use of MSMA then use Scotts Turf Builder with weed control. If this is not you, move on. I have St. Augustine all over the place since I have extensive flower beds and I find it easier to control than bermuda. I'd agree with the post that recommended a durable divider that would withstand edging. The St. Augustine only travels above the ground (unless it gets covered up) and the runners are easy to yank either way. That would be correct. Please do yourself a favor; stop reading Neil Sperry. I won my bet that you would do a knee jerk response to my post (as you have reacted again and again to various posters over the years). You are just as bad as your arch foes, the "better living through chemistry" ostriches ( i.e. head in sand, totally subjective, myopic, fanatic, irrational). Work on achieving a balance................ I see, so it was YOU who baited the newsgroup, trolling for a response from me. Ah, explains it now. You once again have soiled and dirtied the intended purpose of austin.gardening ;-) I see. p.s. Did you know that every personal computer requires somewhere around 1-1/2 tons of waste to be generated for its production? I see. p.p.s. to the newsgroup: Sorry to post this annoying response to a superior annoying response. There is no doubt that escapee/Victoria has inhibited this newsgroup with her acidic and reactionary replies for a number of years. I'm not against her stance on a subject, just her intolerance of the expression of opinions of others. Hell, she can't even tell when someone shares her opinion! Nobody who recommends the use of MSMA shares my opinions. Should we do an intervention? Who's bringing the compost tea? Nuff said. On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:38:53 GMT, "Chuck" opined: Spray with MSMA or put down Scott's Turf Builder with weed control. "Dave-tx" wrote in message news:slrncbp3ct.82i.df_usenetREMOVE@localhost .localdomain... I'm trying to fight runners from neighbors' St Augustine coming through my fence and taking over my Zoysia, and thought I'd solicit the group for advice/tips. I'm considering lining the base of my fence with a metal or plastic strip that will provide a physical barrier to neighboring grasses. My only hesitation is in wondering if that will restrict water flow (both in and out) during heavy rains, causing excessive puddling. Does anyone know if there's a soil nutrient balance that favors zoysia over st augustine? How about other factors, such as letting it bake in the summer without water, or mowing it very low (zoysia likes being cut lower than StA, doesn't it?)? What have some of you guys done for this situation? Thanks -Dave Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html Need a good, cheap, knowledge expanding present for a friend? http://www.animaux.net/stern/present.html |
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"Chuck" wrote in message ... Ignore the victoria troll It's far more beneficial and wise to discount your contributions as coming from a person that's obviously absorbed far too many yard chemicals. I find Victoria's far more valuable. HTH. "escapee" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Jun 2004 07:23:01 GMT, jOhN opined: escapee wrote: On Fri, 04 Jun 2004 20:37:43 GMT, jOhN opined: From a Neil Sperry article about weed control: "In St. Augustine turf: Dallisgrass in St. Augustine is just about the only weed situation for which we do not have reliable herbicidal control. MSMA kills St. Augustine, so control of dallisgrass in St. Augustine becomes much more difficult. " Oh, Neil Sperry. That explains it. So, you are suggesting he kill the St. Augustine with arsenic, then feed it... |
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