Any suggestions on how I can landscape my backyard?
My hubby sprayed our lawn with weed killer last summer, but he got the kind that also killed the grass. I know nothing about landscaping and need advise and instruction on what to do about getting the grass to grow again. PLEASE HELP! :\
Thanks in advance for any and all advise. I have no idea what to do or where to begin. I can’t afford to get a landscaper to do the job.xxx
Oh yes! The grass totally died. lol
Hey Moonsocket,
The herbacides that are used to kill grass for residential use are usually the type that get on the green leaves, and cause the plant to choke out. Once the herbacide hits the dirt, it becomes ineffective.
So, you should be able to scratch the surface of your dirt, spread some lawn seed (the type depends on your location and preference). Rake it in again, to slightly cover it, then water each day, for about 14 to 21 days. That should produce a new lawn.
Best of luck. If you name the herbacide that he used, it could be checked to see if what I said is true.
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September 14 2009 04:17 pm | backyard landscape
September 14th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Did it completerly die?
I would get some lawn food and feed and water it, grass is very Hard to kill.
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September 14th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Hey Moonsocket,
The herbacides that are used to kill grass for residential use are usually the type that get on the green leaves, and cause the plant to choke out. Once the herbacide hits the dirt, it becomes ineffective.
So, you should be able to scratch the surface of your dirt, spread some lawn seed (the type depends on your location and preference). Rake it in again, to slightly cover it, then water each day, for about 14 to 21 days. That should produce a new lawn.
Best of luck. If you name the herbacide that he used, it could be checked to see if what I said is true.
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September 14th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
well girlfriend, im an landscaper. first plow your back yard, throw anytype of grass seed on the plowed area, then water very lightly, and set your sprinkler system for late evenings while its spring…
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September 14th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
First tell your hubby to read the instructions prior to doing anything in the yard. Every garden type chemical has a phone # on it for those kind of people that just arnt sure. Gardening and landscaping are at the top of the easy list in any culture. Best advise Turn off TV and start reading. Something tells me you guys have a bigger than average TV. and an x box or alike.
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September 14th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Get a soil test kit. Usually can get this from your local extensions office. It’ll tell you if you need to add any amendments, like lime or potash. Then if you want grass, go to the nearest Home & Garden store and buy bulk grass seed. It’s generally cheaper there than a nursery. This would be an opportune time to plant some flower beds too. But use landscape cloth as the grass and weeds will be back.
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September 14th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Check out my website to get ideas on how to start a garden:
http://www.geocites.com/mastergardener2k
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August 30th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Gardening has been my life and i really appreciate the info about this!