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Post by DOOMS on Apr 24, 2007 14:18:06 GMT -5
I'm thinking of replacing my lawn with some of that roll-up Bermuda stuff. Any of you guys know anything about it?
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Post by Aggie77 on Apr 24, 2007 21:39:10 GMT -5
roll-up  Dude ain't you to far north for bermuda? |
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Post by aggierob on Apr 24, 2007 22:03:03 GMT -5
Bermuda is a beautiful and tough grass, however make sure you invest in a sprinkler system and have a good weed treatment program.
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Post by DECKS on Apr 24, 2007 23:44:55 GMT -5
I hate bermuda grass! I consider it a weed.
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Post by DOOMS on Apr 25, 2007 7:22:21 GMT -5
Well, nix the Bermuda. What's a good way to get that luscious, thick green stuff?
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Post by Aggie77 on Apr 25, 2007 8:45:52 GMT -5
Fertilizer, water (maybe reseeding), and time, my good friend. At this point in the year, not having a clue what you are working with, call a service. They should be able to whip it in shape before the summer heat. But unless you have time and energy to devote to this venture "luscious" may be a dream this year. Once you get it going though it's fairly easy to maintain, but it's still a routine. Go to the Scotts website that’s my mentor. I had a service (Chemlawn) but they where useless, so I mean a real service.
Perdóneme señor ¿Cómo está usted ¿Cuál es el gasto en el cuidado de césped?
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Post by Aggie Monster on Apr 25, 2007 9:21:29 GMT -5
Dont bother right now(summer time is coming). Anything you plant now will die from the summer heat because it would not have had time to grow enough roots. it would take way to much effort to keep it alive.
Like Aggie77 said, aerate and then seed in September. After that just follow Scotts chart. You might consider using another brand, but Scotts never fails and you save money in the long run.
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Post by DOOMS on May 7, 2007 21:28:21 GMT -5
Well, I've got Scott's doing the lawn servicing. They basically told me I have the worst yard they've ever serviced. Five different types of weeds and plenty of dirt patches. I guess usually people just say the hell with it and pave their yard if it gets like this one.
We'll see how it shapes up over the next year or so.
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Post by Bigboy on May 8, 2007 12:54:53 GMT -5
If push come to shove you can always just kill off all the grass and weeds and turn your yard into a natural area with shrubs, plants, flowers and mulch. You will still have to have weed control. Just a thought!!
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Post by DOOMS on May 8, 2007 13:36:02 GMT -5
I'm trying to talk the missus into doing bricking the whole backyard and kudzuing a portion of the front. No dice so far...
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Post by JayBee on May 8, 2007 14:08:06 GMT -5
I'm trying to talk the missus into doing bricking the whole backyard and kudzuing a portion of the front. No dice so far... Natural grass is the best way to go! Even if you brick it, grass will grow between the joints. Just take it with a grain of salt and give it time. But I definitely wouldn't do the Bermuda grass! |
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Post by 4XLAGGIE on May 8, 2007 15:39:15 GMT -5
I'm trying to talk the missus into doing bricking the whole backyard and kudzuing a portion of the front. No dice so far... Dooms, you know grass don't grow on the eastside, only on the westside.... ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by DOOMS on May 8, 2007 16:18:17 GMT -5
It seems to sell on both sides though.
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Post by Freeze on May 8, 2007 19:28:00 GMT -5
Hey Dooms, do I get an invite over to view that "lucious" lawn?? LOL!!
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Post by DOOMS on May 9, 2007 8:29:41 GMT -5
Open invitation man. Just give me a buzz.
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