[Redtenchu]

It's been a very cold February. The past 3-4 years I've scalped mid-febuary. This year is looking more like early to mid March. I'll update with some pictures this weekend. I can't wait to get my new Landscape blade out for some work!

 

[T-Roy Jenkins]

You're the reason I checked. You're about 45 minutes from me, so I figured I'd see if you'd started yet.

 

[Redtenchu]

@T-Roy Jenkins I'm hoping sooner rather than later!

 

[Redtenchu]

As many of you already know, I don't do much but mow the back lawn. This past weekend I was going stir crazy and started to scalp the back lawn.









This little guy is one of the reasons I don't use chemicals in the back lawn. She makes me an egg breakfast every few days.

 

[Redtenchu]

This time last year I had already scalped and had some green showing....

Today I couldn't even get up my driveway and into the garage. I had to get my snow shovel out and make a small path.

 

[g-man]

Shovel what? There is nothing there to shovel.

 

[g-man]

By the way, it is cool to see that even the dusting of snow maintains the separation line between the yards.

 

[Redtenchu]

Shovel what? There is nothing there to shovel.

Yea, it was more ice with a little snow.

By the way, it is cool to see that even the dusting of snow maintains the separation line between the yards.

Yes! Even dormant, I dominate them all!

 

[SGrabs33]

By the way, it is cool to see that even the dusting of snow maintains the separation line between the yards.

Agreed, that is really cool. No where for the snow to go so it has to sit on top :thumbup:

 

[Suaverc118]

@Redtenchu , did you use the first notch on your lawn mower to cut that low or is there a hack that you've done? I used the lowest notch on the same.lawn mower as you, but yours looks lower than mine.

 

[Mightyquinn]

@Redtenchu , did you use the first notch on your lawn mower to cut that low or is there a hack that you've done? I used the lowest notch on the same.lawn mower as you, but yours looks lower than mine.

I don't think he maintains the backyard as low as the front, so when he scalps, the grass is much thinner underneath.

 

[Suaverc118]

Thanks

 

[Wes]

By the way, it is cool to see that even the dusting of snow maintains the separation line between the yards.

What do you use to mow the roof? You seem to have more even coverage there as well. :lol:

 

[Redtenchu]

@Suaverc118 no hack, just the lowest setting and multiple passes on the Honda.

 

[jbrown]

Red,
I'm afraid to scalp now cause you never know with this weather, we could get snow in march. It's been 75+ the last 3 days but it can be in the 40's next week. I want to scale but..... if i did and I got a heavy frost what would happen?

JB

 

[Ware]

...if i did and I got a heavy frost what would happen?

Bermuda is pretty resilient. It would just be a temporary setback, and by removing all that old growth your lawn would still probably green up faster than your neighbors who don't scalp.

 

[Redtenchu]

Red,
I'm afraid to scalp now cause you never know with this weather, we could get snow in march. It's been 75+ the last 3 days but it can be in the 40's next week. I want to scale but..... if i did and I got a heavy frost what would happen?

JB

For real damage to happen to Bermuda, the ground temps would need to be very cold. It would take a lot of snow/ice and extended freezing temperatures to reduce the ground temps that much. I'm not saying it can't happen, but the likelihood is very low by March. You shouldn't worry to much about stuff you can't control.

I'll start my front scalp in another week or 2. I'm hoping the scalping work is complete by mid-March.

 

[Redtenchu]

Walked the lawn picking up any debris and snapped a few pictures of life! It's still very patchy. I'm planning to begin scalping next week.



Some spots have a little life.


Some areas have a lot!


The worms are very active!

 

[Redtenchu]

Some warmer daytime temperatures have helped areas come out strong. Too bad I'll be scalping it all back in a few more days....

 

[OutdoorEnvy]

I'll be scalping within 2-3 weeks most likely. I saw a string of 70's in our future so maybe sooner if that stays the course and we don't drop back to 40's and 50's for highs. I'll just wait and see what you and Ware do I suppose! LOL! I'd say you're back on your way to embarrassing your neighbors again...