We have found core aeration to be a wonderful asset.
We had a quote from a local landscaper to aerate and seed for >$700 so we ended up buying the aerator the tractor can tow for $200. We intend to use it twice a year until full recovery and renovation of the turf is achieved.
Additionally the walk behind aeraror units can be rented from hardware stores and tool rental companies. Its most important to do this in the fall and besides the companion seeding the expert turf lecturer in my master gardeners class suggested adding an inch or so of compost as top dressing.
PS dont forget to flag mark your utility- cable -invisible fence wires at aeration time.
There is a product called clay mend that is useful and they give tips on growing lawns. A good topsoil and peat moss are a part of a good foundation in which the grass can grow.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
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Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
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We had to add garden soil and some peat moss to our clay to get the grass to grow, It took several years but it finally worked. Good Luck!
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We have found core aeration to be a wonderful asset.
We had a quote from a local landscaper to aerate and seed for >$700 so we ended up buying the aerator the tractor can tow for $200. We intend to use it twice a year until full recovery and renovation of the turf is achieved.
Additionally the walk behind aeraror units can be rented from hardware stores and tool rental companies. Its most important to do this in the fall and besides the companion seeding the expert turf lecturer in my master gardeners class suggested adding an inch or so of compost as top dressing.
PS dont forget to flag mark your utility- cable -invisible fence wires at aeration time.
There is a product called clay mend that is useful and they give tips on growing lawns. A good topsoil and peat moss are a part of a good foundation in which the grass can grow.