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skoot_cat

SBM application, Rain, Rain, Rain

skoot_cat
16 years ago

I put down 12lbs per 1000sqft of SBM on Sunday. Over the past 4 days we've received about 4-5 inches of rain.

Do you guys think the SBM will still be effective, or did I just put it down the drain?

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