New construction- small yard needs help :)
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Small yard, need new Mower ASAP!
Comments (1)To save time and nerves--buy a new one, treat it right, and do the maintenance on it, keep the blade sharp, don't let it set out in the rain or hot sun, and no more worries! And, if it quits from lack of care, then go buy another one, or go to lawn mower repaor and care school! JMHO!...See MoreNeed help with small dirt mounds in yard ...
Comments (4)I could never see what it was, so I put out an application of grub killer and the borrowing seems to have stopped. Now I have to put out more grass seed, if I hav enough time before it gets cold....See MoreNew construction home, dirt yard. Need opinions.
Comments (4)Have you considered sod? That gives you an instant lawn. You could plant seed now with the understanding that you will likely need to do it again in the fall. Water lightly several times a day every day to keep the seed moist (not an inch! Just a few minutes) and as the grass germinates and grows, increase the amount and decrease the frequency. Eventually you get to one inch all at once each week. Do you have irrigation? If not, you will need sufficient hoses and a timer if you're not home during the day. You cannot use normal pre-emergent now if you're planting grass. You might give the seed a little more time to see what it will do. You have what is called "dormant seeding" since it didn't get much of a chance to germinate last fall. It's just now warming up enough to get going. Keep it moist (lightly several times a day) for a couple of weeks and see what happens....See MoreNew Construction House BackYard
Comments (6)Just get straight glyphosate - it doesn't have to be RoundUp specifically and there are less expensive brands of this herbicide on the market (Ferti-lome sells a product called Killzall that is less than half the price of the equivalent concentration and size of RoundUp). If you do go with the RoundUp, just select the Weed and Grass Killer - no need for any other additions to the mix. As I noted previously, you may very well need several applications and it is suggested to allow at least 2 weeks after the last treatment before reseeding. And it is too early to reseed - too hot and too dry for most northern, cool season grasses to germinate well. Generally, the ideal time for fall seeding is early fall - September to early October, depending on your specific climate. And any cool season turf grass blend recommended for your area is fine. Most independent garden centers - not the box stores - will have blends that are appropriate for your area....See Moregreen_thumb_wannabe
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