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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. May 8, 2018 at 9:47 PM
    JL-3

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    Co-Worker is thinking about something like this:

    https://www.synlawn.com/

    I think he's on to something.

    If you ain't cheat'n... you ain't try'n.
     
  2. May 8, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    I was an apache crewchief until my unit switched to blackhawks 2 years ago. Now were mobilizing for a deployment this year. Gonna be a crazy one flying around in a 3rd world country that hates you lol
     
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  3. May 9, 2018 at 4:44 AM
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    That’s something my wife wants in the back yard. But I doubt I ever get to it.
     
  4. May 9, 2018 at 5:15 AM
    teamhypoxia

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  5. May 9, 2018 at 5:22 AM
    SilverGhost

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    #junkyardparts
    :rofl:
     
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  6. May 9, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    Price it out. Stuff aint cheap...I know there's no "return on investment" in grass, but maybe figuring out how much you'd save in water bills, fertilizers/pesticides & sprinkler repairs compared to install costs...
     
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  7. May 9, 2018 at 6:19 AM
    Madjik_Man

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    I use a corn meal gluten weed and feed. It takes a couple of seasons to get your lawn weed free but the key is multiple applications throughout the season. The most important one is in the beginning/mid March to act as a pre-emergent.

    If used consistently and year to year you won't have a problem.

    This year is the worst I've ever seen my lawn get dandelions. I've had four pop up. So I just dig them up with a weed tool.
     
  8. May 9, 2018 at 6:24 AM
    Madjik_Man

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    I'm hopefully starting my front yard here soon. Going to do a creeping thyme lawn with xeric plantings throughout.
     
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  9. May 9, 2018 at 6:44 AM
    Martyinco

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    I solved my problem by having a lawn of dandelions :thumbsup:
     
  10. May 9, 2018 at 6:50 AM
    Madjik_Man

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    Dandelions are actually great in the grand scheme of an ecosystem. They're the bees first food source of the spring.
     
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  11. May 9, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    So that's how you got the nickname "dandelion king".....
     
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  12. May 9, 2018 at 7:03 AM
    CO MTN Steve

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    Never heard of this, Mosquito's need standing water to breed, that's where I have seen people eliminate them.
     
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  13. May 9, 2018 at 7:09 AM
    CO MTN Steve

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    Yep, if I wanted to stay with Apache's I would have to drill in Nebraska so I switched. NG just wasn't for me though after all my regular Army time.
     
  14. May 9, 2018 at 7:11 AM
    CO MTN Steve

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    You forgot zero Mowing as well.
     
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  15. May 9, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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    Make Lemonade "SOUP" out of your Dandelions problems


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    Last place I took care of this problem by talking to Golf course grounds crew to get on the ball and make them go away! :D

    So like not having yards anymore, although 10+ Acres would be worth it to go back but only way that happens is if I win the Lottery
     
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  16. May 9, 2018 at 7:17 AM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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  17. May 9, 2018 at 7:18 AM
    teamhypoxia

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    And so what begins?
    Are you finally moving to an "active adult" center?
     
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  18. May 9, 2018 at 7:19 AM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I am an active adult, wtf you talkin about?
    You know you need a table saw, just in time for that 6 month honey to do list....
     
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  19. May 9, 2018 at 7:20 AM
    odomandr

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    someone is wanting a parking spot in the garage in exchange for those sushi dinners
     
  20. May 9, 2018 at 7:21 AM
    CO MTN Steve

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    More likely the Dirty ole man who yells at people on his grass Hermitage :D
     

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