Oh that makes me feel good. I was looking at my lawn this morning and we had some rain (thank god!). I have been only keeping my lawn very damp and it actually has been dry in between waterings due to well issues. Anyways I seeded the same day as you (Labor day?). I noticed on Sunday some grass starting to germinate around the sprinkler heads where it has been a little wetter. Since then, it has started germinating more in the yard, although a lot of areas I still see nothing, which I simply am hoping is a function of *less* water and not that the seeds have died from lack of water. Hopefully. Anyways - I think I will see a lot happen in the next few days. Thankfully, this rain has given my well a chance to recuperate, provided a nice soaking for the entire lawn, and the next few days are supposed to be in the low 70's which will help keep the moisture on the lawn instead of evaporating like it did last week when it was in the low 90's. Keeping my fingers crossed!

turf toes, Your front yard certainly looks better than mine did at the same time two years ago. I'm not sure I believe that 100% (lol), but thank you very much! Your lawn was actually what inspired me to renovate mine. All last winter my plan was to overseed this fall with seed purchased from a big box store. Then I came across those photos of your lawn on another forum (which also lead me to this forum), and I knew right then that was the lawn I wanted! I think it even listed the cultivators that you used. So thanks again! The above statement is 100% true! Hey, how about some updated photos of your project this year! Paul, You are quit welcome! I have gotten alot out of this forum for myself, so it feels good to be able to help someone along the way. You are going to have a sweet looking back yard next year, and you'll be a pro by next year should you decide to do the front! FWIW, I just went out and mowed again (mulched this time)at 2-1/4" , wow I'm not use to cutting that low! 3" was always what i've done in the past. There are actually a few area's that really still have not been mowed. All of them are where there was either a small flower bed or a burning bush, I wonder if I should throw some organics stuff down there? Even though I will be fertilizing with TB with iron on Sunday.

Yes, red creole is what I have. A search of Burpee can be deceptive, and has caused me miss some of their offerings until I figured it out. If they know your zone, they try to only show you varieties they suggest for your zone and in my opinion they can be strict about it. If you search "all" something or another option rather than the default you will find a lot more. For example, on my first search for red creole, I could not find it. But I knew it was there somewhere so I searched more carefully. Thank you farmerdill for your input. I read some similar stuff but my information was unsubstantiated as they say. Your confirmation helped me out. I am starting from seed indoors very early, like tomorrow and I expect(purely a farmer's unscientific judgement on my part) a mild spring to help me along so wish me luck. If it goes badly I will just have some little red scallions in my kitchen.

Good for you - we helped my brother with his IKEA kitchen reno - it turned out GREAT - and the key is attention to detail - lining everything up perfectly, ensuring the doors align / adjust perfectly, etc. IMO - that is what can make the IKEA kitchen as good as anything else. He gets HUGE compliments on his kitchen, it has a coffee bar area, glass tile backsplash, a really cool range, etc - and great granite. Your project will be GREAT - take your time!