Grass, mow your own or pay someone? - Page 5

marko138 · 04-09-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Shade or sun?

Shade in AM and full sun in PM. Opposite for backyard.

ontwo · 04-09-2010, 11:23 AM

Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow.

If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot.

marko138 · 04-09-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow.

If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot.

I'm sure Penn State does that. I should look into it.

Rider · 04-09-2010, 11:33 AM

I need to have that done. My backyard id full shade all day long and the grass is very thin. I over seed and it grows for a little while but ends up dying out. The yard in mostly clay since I had the landscaper bring in 120 yards of fill dirt. He was supposed to uses a ton of top soil on top but I don't think he used any.

MILK · 04-09-2010, 11:41 AM

PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind!

I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers.

Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water..

BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY!

marko138 · 04-09-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MILK

PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind!

I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers.

Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water..

BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY!

You could get the green outdoor carpet for your yard.

MILK · 04-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Oh I've already used up a big bottle of Roundup!

I bought the industrial sized container to spray it with too! Now I'm out!

Kaneman · 04-09-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

Oh I've already used up a big bottle of Roundup!

I bought the industrial sized container to spray it with too! Now I'm out!

Congrats on finding and using a product more evil than corn.

MILK · 04-09-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Congrats on finding and using a product more evil than corn.

YESSS!! If you use it when temps are too cold it goes straight to the ground water!!

It's not as bad as Miracle Grow though!

Apoc · 04-09-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MILK

YESSS!! If you use it when temps are too cold it goes straight to the ground water!!

It's not as bad as Miracle Grow though!

Miracle Grow is for Pot plants!

View Poll Results: Do you mow yourself or pay someone?
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04-09-2010, 11:23 AM	#42
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	Yeah, overfertilizing can burn it up. Around here, a lot of people have pine trees that drain the nutrients in the soil. Almost impossible to grow. If you wanna spend some time on it, find a university up there that does soil testing. Around here, Auburn does it. They will send you out a kit to take plugs out of the ground. You send them off, and they will send you a recommendation on what your yard needs. It is much more customized than just going and buying some Scott's at Home Depot. __________________

04-09-2010, 11:41 AM	#45
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	PM I was thinking of buying a manual mower. I figured it would be great exercise plus they are cheap. I would do what I wanted to do and then have the rest bush hogged. However I read a bunch of reviews on the Scotts Classic and changed my mind! I may very well get a push mower and use that in combo with a service. I really hate riding mowers. Rider grass does not like shade. Despite the commercials there really isn't a grass that will flourish in full shade. You would do better laying down mulch and planting shade loving perennials that don't need much water.. BTW I think grass is de debil. I am a gardener and have no use for grass!! My goal with this property is just like my last - to cover all the property with plants that don't suck so many natural resourses.. I won't be fertilizing mine either. Good thing it goes with my cabin because I suspect it's going to be UGLY! Last edited by MILK; 04-09-2010 at 11:43 AM..

04-09-2010, 11:33 AM	#44
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	I need to have that done. My backyard id full shade all day long and the grass is very thin. I over seed and it grows for a little while but ends up dying out. The yard in mostly clay since I had the landscaper bring in 120 yards of fill dirt. He was supposed to uses a ton of top soil on top but I don't think he used any.

04-09-2010, 12:13 PM	#47
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Oh I've already used up a big bottle of Roundup! I bought the industrial sized container to spray it with too! Now I'm out!