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[ssmith general]

I would like to point out that my planting of a tree on earth day was purely coincidental.  I was not aware or I would have waited until tomorrow.   

[2Stater]

Any day's a good day to plant a tree.

[BAMAWV]

Is your F-250 a step side?

[ssmith general]

Is your F-250 a step side?

The bed?  No. 

[ssmith general]

You mean flare fenders right?  I dont think I have ever seen those on a 250.

[BAMAWV]

You mean flare fenders right?  I dont think I have ever seen those on a 250.

Yeah, I love the look,--hard to keep clean.

[Chechem]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

[Chechem]

why are those fishermen wearing mask ?
are they banditos ?

Banditos for sure.  One is me, and the other is my guide and friend.  He's from Mobile. 

I don't want you crazy stalkers knowing my face.  You see how much trouble Harvey has had ever since people recognized him. 

[ssmith general]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

What do you think about the tree in the clay hill I made?

[2Stater]

why are those fishermen wearing mask ?
are they banditos ?

Banditos for sure.  One is me, and the other is my guide and friend.  He's from Mobile. 

I don't want you crazy stalkers knowing my face.  You see how much trouble Harvey has had ever since people recognized him. 

There's a big difference in people that kill fish and people that kill worshipped trees. Last I heard, fish killing is still acceptable. ( I know, screw PETA).  

[2Stater]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

What do you think about the tree in the clay hill I made?

Looks great Smitty. Did you transplant it or get it from somewhere else?

[ssmith general]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

What do you think about the tree in the clay hill I made?

Looks great Smitty. Did you transplant it or get it from somewhere else?

Thanks, I bought it last week at lowes. The idea is taht it will hide that building somewhat.   Not the best dirt up there though, but I dug a big hole and used a lot garden soil.

[Chechem]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

What do you think about the tree in the clay hill I made?

Arborvitae are pretty forgiving, and it's a day for forgiveness.  But it may never forgive you.

Generally it's not good to plant trees on new soil, especially this.  Is there any top soil in that pile?  My experience with B'ham soils (at my Mom's) were they looked like crap (red like this), but they were full of minerals and productive for plantings.  They just lacked carbon.  You should know if the soil is good.  If so, it'll be okay.  It's way better than planting in a wet area with soil that doesn't drain.  Dry is better.  Rule: million-dollar hole for a ten-dollar tree.  If you gave it plenty of room to start, gave it plenty of good soil (the black stuff), it should be okay. 

I have 2 of these.  I've cut them down to 1' (from 15') twice.  They're hardy.

[Chechem]

why are those fishermen wearing mask ?
are they banditos ?

Banditos for sure.  One is me, and the other is my guide and friend.  He's from Mobile. 

I don't want you crazy stalkers knowing my face.  You see how much trouble Harvey has had ever since people recognized him. 

There's a big difference in people that kill fish and people that kill worshipped trees. Last I heard, fish killing is still acceptable. ( I know, screw PETA).  

LOL. 

Bottom line is, I don't want you guys to know I'm a 60-year-old black man with no legs.  (wink, wink)    [we need better emoticons]

[ssmith general]

Professor Chechem, what kind of grass would you suggest for my mud?  My reading indicates bermuda. 

From the looks of things, bermuda would be best.  If there are areas with some shade, zoysia might be necessary.  You can also get bermuda-fescue mix (not the tall fescue like in pastures; short yard stuff).

Going for a walk.  Later...

Can expand on "some shade"?  Like shady most of the day or ...

Does the cat go on the walk?

Okay, I'm finally back.  I put in the new Office 2007 upgrade before I left and it just now finished so I could get on again.

No, Cat does not walk.  Lady Friend walks.

Shade.  Bermuda should grow under your pines, since they're tall.  Oaks and other dense-shade trees create too much shade for Bermuda to grow well.  Rule of thumb: if you can't grow annual flowers under it, Bermuda won't grow.  And "no", St Augustine won't grow north of B'ham (or in most of it).

What else?

What do you think about the tree in the clay hill I made?

Arborvitae are pretty forgiving, and it's a day for forgiveness.  But it may never forgive you.

Generally it's not good to plant trees on new soil, especially this.  Is there any top soil in that pile?  My experience with B'ham soils (at my Mom's) were they looked like crap (red like this), but they were full of minerals and productive for plantings.  They just lacked carbon.  You should know if the soil is good.  If so, it'll be okay.  It's way better than planting in a wet area with soil that doesn't drain.  Dry is better.  Rule: million-dollar hole for a ten-dollar tree.  If you gave it plenty of room to start, gave it plenty of good soil (the black stuff), it should be okay. 

I have 2 of these.  I've cut them down to 1' (from 15') twice.  They're hardy.

Yes there is some soil.  I specifically dumped a couple of layers of dirt with grass in the pile up there.  It is clayey chert.  If I were classifying it for logging.  I would call it CH, high plasticity clay, >50% clay, >90% fines, moderate moisture, strong cohesion, abundant gravel sized angular chert, laminated with yellow, red, gley, and trace organic layers.

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