Matthew -

I had much the same problem - lawn neglect. I also inherited a nasty grub
problem. I simply grubbed with a Bayer 24hr. product, then used Grubex a
week later. About a week after that, I raked the yard hard, to turn up the
dirt, and seeded the entire yard, then put down a starter fertilizer (without the
crabgrass control, that will kill the seeds). I now use the Scotts fertilizer
system, it seems to work very well.

Its going to take a year or more to get a decent lawn - but you will
notice improvements within a few weeks. I also live in the Northeast
(Mass.), and am starting the overseeding/fertilizing now. Just make sure
to keep the lawn damp, and water frequently, for the new seeds to grow.

=Scott L.


On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 07:56:07 -0800, Matthew Harelick wrote:

Hi:

I am a new homeowner. Our Lawn is dead. There are spots of grass
and
large spots of dirt. Several things contributed to this condition.

1. When we moved in in May we just didn't have the time to think about
the
Lawn.

2. The previous owners parked their cars on the lawn.

3. We live in the Northeast and had a drought and of course water
restrictions.

I would like to restore the lawn. I personally don't care if I have a
mix of things like clovers and dandelions in the lawn, I just don't





want raw dirt.
I do want a low maintenance type of lawn, one that once its grown can
survive a drought.

How do I start fixing the situation, and when should I start? Is this
week (or next ) a good time?


Thank You

Matthew