Lawns - need help roto-tilling
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05-10-01, 08:17 PM
I'm in the process of roto-tilling my yard could someone please help me with what to do next . I'd like to install new sod .
twelvepole
05-16-01, 02:42 PM
1. Kill all weeds with Round Up.
2. Rototill
3. Remove rocks & debris. Rake.
4. Get soil sample. (Call local Dept. of Agriculture Extension Agent to find out how. While you are at it, you can collect their publication on lawn maintenance in your area.)
5. Apply fertilizer, phosphorous, potassium based on soil test. Work into soil 4-6" deep before laying sod.
6. Moisten soil. Don't overwet.
7. Stagger strips in a brick like fashion or like hardwood floors. Ends should tip, not overlap. Avoid cracks by not stretching sod.
8. Thoroughly water after installation.
9. Water lightly every day for 2-3 weeks. Once established, you can water more and go for longer intervals between watering.
2. Rototill
3. Remove rocks & debris. Rake.
4. Get soil sample. (Call local Dept. of Agriculture Extension Agent to find out how. While you are at it, you can collect their publication on lawn maintenance in your area.)
5. Apply fertilizer, phosphorous, potassium based on soil test. Work into soil 4-6" deep before laying sod.
6. Moisten soil. Don't overwet.
7. Stagger strips in a brick like fashion or like hardwood floors. Ends should tip, not overlap. Avoid cracks by not stretching sod.
8. Thoroughly water after installation.
9. Water lightly every day for 2-3 weeks. Once established, you can water more and go for longer intervals between watering.
08-31-01, 11:31 AM
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING A HOME, BUT WE ARE HAVING TROUBLE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS THE BEST COLOR TO PAINT THE KITCHEN TO SINCE IT HAS BRICK IN IT. I AM TORN BETWEEN EMERALD GREEN AND OCEAN BLUE, THESE WILL BE THE COLORS FOR THE COUNTER TOPS TO BE ORDERED ALSO.
MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER THINKS THAT WE SHOULD GO WITH LIGHT COLORS SINCE WE HAVE BRICK, SUCH AS YELLOW OR A LIGHT GREEN, PEA OR LIME OF SOME SORT.
WHAT COLORS ARE TYPICALLY USED WHEN YOU HAVE PART OF THE ROOM IN BRICK OR DOES IT REALLY MATTER. WE DO WANT TO BE PRATICAL AND NOT BRING THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE DOWN BECAUSE OF MY PREFERENCE OF COLORS. SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE HELP. ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR VIDEOS OUT THERE ON DECORATING WITH BRICK IN THE INTERIOR.
MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER THINKS THAT WE SHOULD GO WITH LIGHT COLORS SINCE WE HAVE BRICK, SUCH AS YELLOW OR A LIGHT GREEN, PEA OR LIME OF SOME SORT.
WHAT COLORS ARE TYPICALLY USED WHEN YOU HAVE PART OF THE ROOM IN BRICK OR DOES IT REALLY MATTER. WE DO WANT TO BE PRATICAL AND NOT BRING THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE DOWN BECAUSE OF MY PREFERENCE OF COLORS. SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE HELP. ARE THERE ANY BOOKS OR VIDEOS OUT THERE ON DECORATING WITH BRICK IN THE INTERIOR.