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Lawn; Thinking of starting from scratch
On Sun, 07 Sep 2003 20:06:13 GMT, Phisherman
wrote: Your lawn may not need aeration, unless it is compacted. Do a pH test and add lime if needed at least the rate of 500 lbs per acre. Wait two weeks, mow low, and distribute quality seed and starter fertilizer. The starter fertilizer is important; it feeds the young seedlings without burn. If you don't apply the starter, your grass will get a weak start. Put some extra seed down in the bare spots. Lightly rake the seeds into the lawn so that the seed touches the soil. If you can see seed on the soil, cover with a thin layer of straw (not hay!) to keep it moist and deter birds from eating the seed. This is the BEST(!) time of year to lay down seed. You don't need Scott's products--the grass does not "know" brands. For lawns, the secret is knowing what to apply and when. Any lawn where inorganic fertilizers and weed and feed products are used is likely sufering from some level of compaction. If a quality compost is used and the home gardenr learns to use soil biology to his benefit his lawn will likey take far less work, look better, and be healthier than any lawn you'll ever grow with your techniques. |
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