So far so good, I got it this year so maybe they have addressed that. I'll keep a closer eye on that when I spread my Stonewall and sulpher. I'll keep you posted.

That's the issue. There were lots of people modifying them with foam spray or covering the wheels with paper plates. I wasn't down with that so I got this one. We'll see how she does.

Damn. Lowes has had a $10 a bag increase on Stonewall this week. It was $33 when I looked on Monday and now it's $43. Also went up on Dimension to $80. Crazy. They had it on clearance at a lot of locations just a couple months ago.

They knew I was coming. You're welcome.

My Prodiamine 65 WDG (Generic Barricade) was just delivered, but I haven`t gotten my backpack sprayer back from Chapin yet. I`m going to try and wait another week and maybe it will be back so I can spay it. If not I have just enough of the granular to do 1 more fall app.

That's almost doubled in price too. I got a 5lb jug in 2020 for $65.00 It's $100 now. Split a gallon of growth regulator last week between 3 people and only cost us $50ea. For me that's about a 6yr supply. I think the 5lb jug of the 65WDG is like a 5-6yr supply too.

I gave 100 bucks for 5 lbs. and that was 10% off reg price. I can go 5 years without getting anymore for my lawn.

I gave 100 bucks for 5 lbs. and that was 10% off reg price. I can go 5 years without getting anymore for my lawn.

Well, I got my Chapin 63924 BP sprayer back after sending it off to get it repaired under warranty. It is night and day better with a new pump they put in it, and they sent me a new battery and charger. When I tested it as a new sprayer, it would pump 1 gallon in 2.5 minutes, and I calibrated my speed per 1000 sq. ft. per gallon. The new pump will pump 1 gallon in 1 minute and 30 seconds. That is using a T Jet AIXR11006VP nozzle. Thats a big difference. The new pump is much quieter also. Going to have to do some adjusting on my walking speed now. I`m also going to get to apply my Prodiamine 65 WDG in a few days. Hoping to get better results on my Poa Annua with spraying over the granules. Hopefully this pump will perform like this longer than the last one.

That’s a good deal. I switched to that same tip this year and like it a lot. Prodiamine is pretty decent on poa. Doing an app of Simazine around Thanksgiving helps a lot. I pretty much have a life time supply of it. Pm me your address and I’ll send you a bottle.

suggestions for a battery leaf / pine needle blowers around $150

I would be looking at Ego. They have their 650 cfm(180 mph) model for $199.00 with battery and charger. Not a bad deal. If you're already on a battery platform you might see what is the highest CFM model they offer. Which for me I'm on the Ryobi 18v system. Best blower I could get is 280 cfm(100 mph) which would be fine for what I do blowing off sidewalks. If I'm blowing pine needle piles and heavier clumpy type stuff I want a beast and some CFM, I.e. ego.

For Sure, very nice results Derek!

Bob how is your new Zoysia install looking?

With rain in the forecast, it should be a good weekend to put down some pre emergent.

Derek ---

I have St Augustine, Prairie Bermuda, Tif-419 Bermuda. The heat killed the majority of the St. Augustine(no big deal), it also killed a big portion of my TIF-419(the golf course looking bermuda)
I want to re-sod with something like Zoysia or a bermuda that is drought tolerent. I will also be re-doing my sprinklers to allow for better coverage. In your opinion, what type of grass should I go with.
I have about an 1/2 acre around the house that will need the re-sod. thanks !!