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Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

Felix Millan Wrote:You gotta see this shit bro. I don't even think there's much lawn left, except in the front, where we replaced the septic tank 2 years ago, and totally re-seeded. The rest? It's like runnin on a leaf pile.
Stupid Plantains!!

Then you really should just burn it all off and reseed. but it's just as important to get started on a yearly program (like the scotts 5 step) to maintain it or it'll just get back to the way it is now...I buy 2 bags of stuff 5 times a year at 35 bucks a bag....it ain't cheap but it doesn't take much effort to put down.

Lawn Care Help - Dr. Lecter - 06-13-2005

That program looks pretty simple, too.
If Summer goes by and there's absolutely no improvement, I'm gonna definitely make the investment and get the goat. Um, I mean, burn the lawn and start over.

Lawn Care Help - cLaY - 06-13-2005

the 5 step program has really made a difference on my lawn, but I might have to airrate (sp?) this fall because the ground is really clumpy. if that doesn't fix it I'm considering stripping the entire yard (front and back) with a small front loader and making the entire thing level. might be a lot of work, but there are tons of weeds still and I really would like to get rid of the bermuda that is growing still.

Lawn Care Help - cLaY - 06-13-2005

Felix Millan Wrote:That program looks pretty simple, too.
If Summer goes by and there's absolutely no improvement, I'm gonna definitely make the investment and get the goat. Um, I mean, burn the lawn and start over.

you've got to get all the way through the program to see any results. I say start now, let it go through the winter and come next year this time if you don't see a difference kill it all.

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

cLaY Wrote:the 5 step program has really made a difference on my lawn, but I might have to airrate (sp?) this fall because the ground is really clumpy. if that doesn't fix it I'm considering stripping the entire yard (front and back) with a small front loader and making the entire thing level. might be a lot of work, but there are tons of weeds still and I really would like to get rid of the bermuda that is growing still.

I told you..... Wink

wait till next year....keep up the program. it gets better and better every year.

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

cLaY Wrote:the 5 step program has really made a difference on my lawn, but I might have to airrate (sp?) this fall because the ground is really clumpy. if that doesn't fix it I'm considering stripping the entire yard (front and back) with a small front loader and making the entire thing level. might be a lot of work, but there are tons of weeds still and I really would like to get rid of the bermuda that is growing still.

define clumpy.....sounds to me like it needs rolled not a airrated.

Lawn Care Help - Dr. Lecter - 06-13-2005

Wouldn't you kill shit if you rolled it?

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

Felix Millan Wrote:Wouldn't you kill shit if you rolled it?

not rolled and smoked .....rolled it as in with a yard roller...it doesn't hurt the grass or weeds....you can buy a yar roller at sears. fill that fucker with water or antifreeze and have at it.

Lawn Care Help - cLaY - 06-13-2005

Bill Wrote:define clumpy.....sounds to me like it needs rolled not a airrated.

there's clods of dirt all over the place, some say its worms, some say its moles. i haven't seen holes where moles have come up so i doubt that is it. i could roll it and fix the problem, but figured I'd airrate it and lay down more fescue at the same time.

Lawn Care Help - Dr. Lecter - 06-13-2005

So, what does that do exactly? Hammer down some of the clumps? How much does it weigh, cost?
Sin,
Yard Rookie

p.s. We've had a gardener for the last several years, and I have not concerned myself with it at all. But now I am coveting my neighbor's lawn, and need to be proactive. (No, not his wife, she's a beast)

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

Felix Millan Wrote:So, what does that do exactly? Hammer down some of the clumps? How much does it weigh, cost?
Sin,
Yard Rookie

p.s. We've had a gardener for the last several years, and I have not concerned myself with it at all. But now I am coveting my neighbor's lawn, and need to be proactive. (No, not his wife, she's a beast)

my stuff that I use on my yard.

yard roller - flattens out lumps, compacts soil, helps level yard

finisher - gives your lawn that ballpark look.

spreader - I use this year round. for fertilizer and stuff then behind the 4wheeler in the winter to spread salt/ice melt.

aerator - I haven't bought one yet but is used to get air to the roots of your grass which promotes growth.

Lawn Care Help - cLaY - 06-13-2005

i could definately use that roller. especially right now, its been raining 5 days straight. i might have to see if my g-pa has one of those or see if i can rent one from somewhere.

Lawn Care Help - Dr. Lecter - 06-13-2005

Will the roller latch onto my bicycle?

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

Felix Millan Wrote:Will the roller latch onto my bicycle?

even if it did, you wouldn't have enough leg power to move it more than 2times around the yard.

Lawn Care Help - Bill - 06-13-2005

cLaY Wrote:i could definately use that roller. especially right now, its been raining 5 days straight. i might have to see if my g-pa has one of those or see if i can rent one from somewhere.

you should be able to...most rental places carry them.

Lawn Care Help - paybacksare - 06-13-2005

Move to Scarsdale and get your gardener back.

Lawn Care Help - Dr. Lecter - 06-13-2005

Don Stanhouse Wrote:Move to Scarsdale and get your gardener back.

Great Neck > Scarsdale