14-07-2003, 02:12 AM
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Which type of grass, and when to act?
Anyone?
I wrote:
My family has a fairly large back yard, and I'm afraid
that it's been badly neglected. In addition to scattered
sections of sparse, unmatched grass, there are patches of
bare soil, moss, ivy and all sorts of weeds.
We've decided that the best course of action is to kill
everything and start over. (We obviously aren't gardeners,
so we'll be hiring someone.) I'm seeking recommendations
for an appropriate type of grass seed, and also the best
time of year to go forward with the project.
We don't want to invest more than a minimal amount of effort
into maintenance, (watering, mowing, etc.) as we literally
never use this yard. We would, however, prefer that it look
fairly presentable when we glance out the window.
The yard contains a combination of sunny and shady areas.
We're located in central New Jersey. (Zone 6, according
to this map: http://www.growit.com/bin/USDAZoneMaps.exe?MyState=NJ)
We experience both droughts and long periods of rain.
Thanks in advance!
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