2016 grow grass thread

The idea is to not let the seeds dry out (otherwise they'll die), loosen the soil so the seedlings can easily root in, then water deeper but less frequently to encourage the roots to grow deeper into the soil. I think you're going to need more seed.
 
pooriggy said:
Is it possible to use a push mower going across the slope?
Using a weed eater is always kinda tricky.

Also you could try flymo.
Google it, it's basically a hover mower that is light, maneuverable and made for uneven ground.

Finally you could consider an alternative ground cover on slope. I like liriope.
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does liriope grow well in rocky slope? I'm tired of hand mowing but my challenges are nothing like Pat's he's got like 5 acres to mow
also it doesn't seem to spread much, that can get pretty expensive based on what HD charges per plant
 
they were watering it before hand... but i doubti t was that much a day that first week lolz
 
pearl said:
got the sprinklers on and this is all i got
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the banding you are seeing could be a few reasons
Was the dirt homogeneous when you added the seed, I have that issue on a hill where the topsoil the contractor used was much better compared to the top.
Also was is there shade near the back? you may need more water near the walk where you're getting more sun
 
qclabrat said:
does liriope grow well in rocky slope? I'm tired of hand mowing but my challenges are nothing like Pat's he's got like 5 acres to mow
also it doesn't seem to spread much, that can get pretty expensive based on what HD charges per plant
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Plants don't grow well on rocky slopes. If you can add some topsoil that would help. You can buy liriope in bulk on the Internet. The plants are smaller and you can plant them closer together. Most nurseries sell them in gallon containers which are costly and too large to use like a ground cover.
 
pooriggy said:
Plants don't grow well on rocky slopes. If you can add some topsoil that would help. You can buy liriope in bulk on the Internet. The plants are smaller and you can plant them closer together. Most nurseries sell them in gallon containers which are costly and too large to use like a ground cover.
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thanks, there is top soil but getting thin due to erosion, about 2 inches but some are getting bare
really need a good solution to keep dirt from eroding further and prefer not need mowing
I'll check out the internet
 
For the slope consider planting a spreading juniper ( blue rug, sargeant) if you get them small enough you should be able to work them into locations where there is enough soil. These plants will spread across the ground and cover the slope eventually. The last slope we planted them on we spaced them every two feet because the client wanted a quicker covet but you could probably get away with 3 feet. Mulch in between and keep watered. If it is too rocky for plants consider naturalizing it and planting wildflowers, it looks cool and attracts bees and other pollinators.
Pearl as far as the new seed it should be watered twice a day for the first 3 weeks, early morning and mid afternoon to keep the seed moist. Length of time to water depends on the soil type and irrigation system, long enough to keep damp but not too long that it's causing a flood. We usually do 20-30 min per zone.
 
thanks @GLawn, I don't really like the evergreen juniper look but the wild perennial flowers have always interested me. I tried that in the back but starting to get over run with queen Anne's lace which tends to be very invasive. I may need to design my own blend with mail order seed in bulk.
 
tell me again why i fertilize?

10 days w/o mowing - was on back-to-back weekend vacations. cut this with the deck all the way up - going back again in a couple days

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qclabrat said:
thanks @GLawn, I don't really like the evergreen juniper look but the wild perennial flowers have always interested me. I tried that in the back but starting to get over run with queen Anne's lace which tends to be very invasive. I may need to design my own blend with mail order seed in bulk.
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I have a plot of pachysandra i'm looking to get rid of. You are welcome to some if you ever ride ringwood.
 
qclabrat said:
is it too late to put down grass seeds? Lawn looks crappy this year
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Probably, you're about 5 weeks late. But if it's inexpensive seed there's little to lose if you're just overseeding some areas. FWIW I think everyone's lawn looks crappy this year unless you've spent $2k watering it all summer.
 
It's not too late to seed.
My lawn looks fine, it went dormant in heat and drought stress, I stopped mowing it, now it looks fine after rains. Unfortunately I have to start mowing it again.
Went selecting seed choose varieties that handle heat and drought. Seed to soil contact is always critical, dropping seed on the ground will not ensure a catch. Seed must be worked into soil.
 
pooriggy said:
It's not too late to seed.
My lawn looks fine, it went dormant in heat and drought stress, I stopped mowing it, now it looks fine after rains. Unfortunately I have to start mowing it again.
Went selecting seed choose varieties that handle heat and drought. Seed to soil contact is always critical, dropping seed on the ground will not ensure a catch. Seed must be worked into soil.
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i thought the birds push it into the soil when they flock after seeding.....

while not a nice green, mine seems to be have evened out - been cutting with the deck all the way up - it says 5", but
you know they exaggerate.

the grass where the garden sprinkler hits needs more attention - it is approaching woody status.
 
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pooriggy said:
It's not too late to seed.
My lawn looks fine, it went dormant in heat and drought stress, I stopped mowing it, now it looks fine after rains. Unfortunately I have to start mowing it again.
Went selecting seed choose varieties that handle heat and drought. Seed to soil contact is always critical, dropping seed on the ground will not ensure a catch. Seed must be worked into soil.
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around the corner a neighbor has this ridiculously lush lawn which doesn't get watered, I wish I knew what variety they're growing. Is there are a way to tell grass varieties if I get a few samples? I bought 3 large bags from Costco of some Pennington stuff, I usually order online from Agway for reseeding, but this summer has just gotten away from me, since my ZTR is still out of commission. Typically use the dethatcher and aerate to get the seeds worked in, but the manual method is where I'll need to go this weekend.
 
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