At the end of last season I did use Round Up on it. Also a friend of mine advised me to once it looked brownish to take a razor and scrape it where I could and also spray it with bleach so it would go down into the roots.. I also did that.. I don't think it will come back this year and if it does I'll be on top of it.. Yes if you burn it, It can even be fatal to some. It will go into your lungs and If it turns skin red and causes major discomfort imagine what it will do you lungs. My other plan may be done simultaneously as the planting of the azalea's. I had a large tree stump in the center of my back yard from a tree that was apparently cut down years ago. The removal of it was one of the first things I did when I bought the house. Reason I mention this is because of it, I don't have a Flat yard. That and the fact that I have I'd say 1/4 of the yard with Zoysia grass and the other 3/4 you can call grass or weeds... What I was going to do with this is take the 1/4 that is Zoysia grass and remove it and 2 inches of ground under it and put it on my deck. (yes I know Keep it moist) then rototill the entire back yard and side yard (where the Azaleas will be)... Once I turn it all over, rent one of them 500 Lbs rollers from local Rental shop and drag it across the yard and flatten it. (Yes, I know slight slop away from house...) Once this is done if my wife hasn't killed me for making the largest mud pit I want to take the Zoysia and make plugs from it and spread them around to cover the back and side yards. Once the plugs are all in, I'll take some regular bluegrass seed and spread it over the rest. then finally cover it all with hay. My hopes are that with in 2 to 4 years to have the full back yard in Zoysia and most importantly Flat. From what I've read Zoysia likes 20/20/20 does anyone here know where I can get some cheap?

My thoughts are with you Mike! I moved 4 months ago and know EXACTLY what you are going through. Still have not gotten all my boxes unpacked (about 50 more to go!) but I concentrated on the yard first and house later (during the rainy weather) I'm still working on the yard but have the basics done. Let us know how it's going Linda

It's not a stamping block that I'm after, but thanks for that, Patti. I posted a link to what I'm after. I realized as I was looking at it that the price is right there - so now I'll revise my question - does anybody have any of these kicking around that they aren't going to use that they could sell me? Suzan J Here is a link that might be useful: Kreator's Blok

Maybe should start a wings thread ........but these are my all time favourite baked wings. Recipe courtesy of Shaun....a lovely person. Hot sauce on the side of course. Am I the only only who doesn't like sauce softening the skin? Chicken Wings - Shaun CF 1/3 Cup salt 1/3 Cup paprika 1/3 Cup cayenne pepper...I use less 2 Cup flour Chicken Wings (she used drumettes) Mix coating ingredients together in a ziplock bag. Pat wings dry. Shake in mixture. Spray cookie sheet w/Pam, put chicken on, spray top of chicken w/Pam Bake 375 - 40 mins flipping over half way thru. Note Cathy cooked for 50 minutes at 500 Note: makes 8 pounds of wings so only use what you need and save the rest..lasts forever