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Lawn (new) What to Do?
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We just moved in to a new home that has the beginning of a lawn. Well, not actually a lawn yet. It was seeded with Kentucky Blue Grass and some kind of perennial seed. It also has straw on top of it. Lots of rocks and stones still left all over the place. Some grass is starting to pop through, however, still lots of dirt and empty spots. We need help! What do we do in order to get a nice looking lawn? If it helps, we are in the state of Maryland. Thanks, BA To email me delete NOjunk from the email address. |
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Lawn (new) What to Do?
Wait unitl the early fall to overseed or reseed. Its much too hot to get a
good lawn going in Maryland during the months of July and August. You can also start fresh and redsod if you want instant gradification. "BoyAngel1127" wrote in message ... Hi We just moved in to a new home that has the beginning of a lawn. Well, not actually a lawn yet. It was seeded with Kentucky Blue Grass and some kind of perennial seed. It also has straw on top of it. Lots of rocks and stones still left all over the place. Some grass is starting to pop through, however, still lots of dirt and empty spots. We need help! What do we do in order to get a nice looking lawn? If it helps, we are in the state of Maryland. Thanks, BA To email me delete NOjunk from the email address. |
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Lawn (new) What to Do?
On Wed, 25 Jun 2003 02:37:44 +0000, BoyAngel1127 wrote:
Hi We just moved in to a new home that has the beginning of a lawn. Well, not actually a lawn yet. It was seeded with Kentucky Blue Grass and some kind of perennial seed. It also has straw on top of it. Lots of rocks and stones still left all over the place. Some grass is starting to pop through, however, still lots of dirt and empty spots. We need help! What do we do in order to get a nice looking lawn? If it helps, we are in the state of Maryland. You can reseed the bare areas right now. I've had good luck putting down seed and then putting down weed fabric right over the top of it. I've never used the cheap black fabric and fear it may get too hot. I use the white fabric with good success. Peg the fabric down loosely and water well. Keep well watered for 5 days or so and with a little luck the seed should be sprouted. Once sprouted remove the fabric. Check the seed daily untill sprouted. In the fall you may wish to over-seed the lawn again and fertilize. If you mow the lawn at the correct hight (3 inches..?), fertilize 2 to 3 times a year and make sure the lawn gets 1 inch of water per week... it should look great for a good long time. Hope your enjoying the new house and lawn. -- http://yard-works.netfirms.com Bellingham, Washington Georgia straits area Zone 8a usda |
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