Instead of spreading fertilizer on my lawn I’m just going to buy a case of beer and invite several of the corona no politics thread contributors. Enough peeing matching and crap throwing to take care of it for a couple years.
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I haven’t visited those threads in a while. Sounds like that was a wise decision. It’s amazing how stupid people are that a no politics thread turns into a politics thread and mods are powerless to stop it.Instead of spreading fertilizer on my lawn I’m just going to buy a case of beer and invite several of the corona no politics thread contributors. Enough peeing matching and crap throwing to take care of it for a couple years.
I put down the spring weed and feed tonight. Since I’m working from home I noticed all the lawn care companies running around my neighborhood doing the same thing so I figured it was time.
I don't need to mow yet but I did run around with the bagger on my mower to suck up all the leafs at crap that fell out of the trees over the winter before getting the spreader out. The guy behind me had a turf care place come out and dethatch. I didn't do that this year because I normally bag my clippings at this new house. It was empty for two years before we moved in back in August so the weed situation was a bit out of hand and I didn't want to be spreading any seed around. I was doing spot treatments all last fall and fired up the irrigation system. I overseeded the front yard in late September so I'm hoping it's going to look a whole lot better this year. I don't need it looking like Augusta National or anything but it sure would be nice to have it all the same color of green this year with no bare spots.Same. I put down my crabgrass preventer+fertilizer on Wednesday. I already need to mow this weekend.
I don't need to mow yet but I did run around with the bagger on my mower to suck up all the leafs at crap that fell out of the trees over the winter before getting the spreader out. The guy behind me had a turf care place come out and dethatch. I didn't do that this year because I normally bag my clippings at this new house. It was empty for two years before we moved in back in August so the weed situation was a bit out of hand and I didn't want to be spreading any seed around. I was doing spot treatments all last fall and fired up the irrigation system. I overseeded the front yard in late September so I'm hoping it's going to look a whole lot better this year. I don't need it looking like Augusta National or anything but it sure would be nice to have it all the same color of green this year with no bare spots.
My neighbors lawn care company put his first application on about 3 weeks ago. I thought that was way early.I put down the spring weed and feed tonight. Since I’m working from home I noticed all the lawn care companies running around my neighborhood doing the same thing so I figured it was time.
I hear ya there, my front lawn has been a struggle. They redid our street 6 years ago and back filled with yellow clay crap dirt. Its been hard to get it to where its at now.
I've never applied earlier than May, never had a problem, and never have had to reapply. Maybe I've just been lucky but it's been working for me for years.
Commercial applicators have other issues to consider beyond optimal timing. Why the weed n feed?I put down the spring weed and feed tonight. Since I’m working from home I noticed all the lawn care companies running around my neighborhood doing the same thing so I figured it was time.
My yard has been untouched by anything other than rainfall for two years. We moved in back in August and there were tons of weeds and clover. I wanted to get a head start on the broadleaf weeds and crabgrass to reduce the amount of spot treating I have to do. If you look at my neighborhood as a whole my yard until we moved in was the equivalent of a supermodel with a black front tooth.Commercial applicators have other issues to consider beyond optimal timing. Why the weed n feed?
I think I've asked about this last spring.... but will again because still a problem.
Situation: backyard is shady, has tree roots coming up from a 70 yo maple, and dirt is black and kind of compacted. When it rains will get standing water there too, its flat and drains slow. Grass is thin at best, prob 50/50 grass and bare patches. Also have a lot of creeping charlie and violets.
Threw down some shady seed last year and that helped a bit.
GF doesn't want to use anything chemical or extreme, and also have a dog to keep in mind.
I am thinking of throwing down more shady seed, and maybe some peat moss on top of it to help it get started, hold in place, and cover up the roots better. Maybe that would reduce the compaction some?
Looking for other suggestions from the experts. TIA
I think I've asked about this last spring.... but will again because still a problem.
Situation: backyard is shady, has tree roots coming up from a 70 yo maple, and dirt is black and kind of compacted. When it rains will get standing water there too, its flat and drains slow. Grass is thin at best, prob 50/50 grass and bare patches. Also have a lot of creeping charlie and violets.
Threw down some shady seed last year and that helped a bit.
GF doesn't want to use anything chemical or extreme, and also have a dog to keep in mind.
I am thinking of throwing down more shady seed, and maybe some peat moss on top of it to help it get started, hold in place, and cover up the roots better. Maybe that would reduce the compaction some?
Looking for other suggestions from the experts. TIA
I think I've asked about this last spring.... but will again because still a problem.
Situation: backyard is shady, has tree roots coming up from a 70 yo maple, and dirt is black and kind of compacted. When it rains will get standing water there too, its flat and drains slow. Grass is thin at best, prob 50/50 grass and bare patches. Also have a lot of creeping charlie and violets.
Threw down some shady seed last year and that helped a bit.
GF doesn't want to use anything chemical or extreme, and also have a dog to keep in mind.
I am thinking of throwing down more shady seed, and maybe some peat moss on top of it to help it get started, hold in place, and cover up the roots better. Maybe that would reduce the compaction some?
Looking for other suggestions from the experts. TIA