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Is it necessary to fertilize a lawn?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:43 am
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:43 am
This is my first year with a actual yard of my own. My parents never fertilized growing up and everything seemed to be fine.
Growing up, we always left the grass clippings in the yard instead of collecting them. That should be enough, right?
What is the opinion of the OT?
Growing up, we always left the grass clippings in the yard instead of collecting them. That should be enough, right?
What is the opinion of the OT?
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 11:44 am
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:44 am to GetCocky11
Location, location, location?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:45 am to GetCocky11
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Growing up, we always left the grass clippings in the yard instead of collecting them
I just had my back yard leveled and sodded with Empire Zoysia. They suggest to bag the clippings. Each grass is different.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:45 am to GetCocky11
Driving down my street, you an definitely tell who fertilizes and who doesnt. If your fine with a "decent" yard then dont worry about putting fertilizer out
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:46 am to TheWiz
quote:How much did that cost you?
I just had my back yard leveled and sodded with Empire Zoysia.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:46 am to GetCocky11
It depends a lot on the grass type, soil conditions, amount of sun, and annual rain fall. One size does not fit all in this situation.
The answer in a lot of areas is no. Others you can get away without fertilizer, but your yard may not look the best.
The answer in a lot of areas is no. Others you can get away without fertilizer, but your yard may not look the best.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:47 am to dafuqusay
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Driving down my street, you an definitely tell who fertilizes and who doesnt. If your fine with a "decent" yard then dont worry about putting fertilizer out
I live in a semi-rural area where we all have 1+ acre lots. I'm not looking to win any awards at all.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:47 am to GetCocky11
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:47 am to Winkface
$270/pallet installed. Plus the dirt and a crew to spread it. About $2,000.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:47 am to GetCocky11
I would say yes to feeding your grass.
It may depend on the type of grass you have.
eta: And of course the size of the yard.If it's not a turf grass(sod) you may not want it to grow faster and have to cut more often.
It may depend on the type of grass you have.
eta: And of course the size of the yard.If it's not a turf grass(sod) you may not want it to grow faster and have to cut more often.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 11:51 am
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:48 am to tidalmouse
Bermuda is the primary grass.
I am in SC.
I am in SC.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 11:49 am
Posted on 4/2/15 at 11:57 am to GetCocky11
No it is not "necessary". If you have neighbors who fertilize and you do not, you will be able to tell a difference. I like the weed killing component to Weed & Feeds, I would at least suggest using a weed killer, killa.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 12:00 pm to TheWiz
Damn that's not bad.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 12:06 pm to GetCocky11
Weed and Feed. 
I've seen some great looking Common Bermuda lawns.
I think I've got what's called "Sport Bermuda".6 pallets around 8 years ago.
I've seen some great looking Common Bermuda lawns.
I think I've got what's called "Sport Bermuda".6 pallets around 8 years ago.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 12:07 pm to GetCocky11
You're supposed to mulch the clippings. If you use the side discharge or just pour the bag out, you'll do nothing but prevent the sun from hitting the grass and end up browning it.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 12:23 pm to tidalmouse
I like Weed and Feed too. But the local lawn guru on Houston talk radio, Randy Lemmon, says not to use it. He has a fertilizer schedule that he says will keep your lawn healthy enough to naturally fight off any weeds without having to use Weed and Feed.
LINK
I haven't tried it but people seem to say it works.
LINK
I haven't tried it but people seem to say it works.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:36 pm to Oates Mustache
I thought I came out pretty well. Looks good and feels great. Watering my arse off now.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:38 pm to GetCocky11
Live near me. We have a big dog that likes to shite in the neighbors yard. Their grass is always green. 
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:38 pm to TheWiz
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TheWiz
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I just had my back yard leveled and sodded with Empire Zoysia. They suggest to bag the clippings. Each grass is different.
How much did that set you back? Oh and what was the yard size? My GC did a hideous job of leveling the soil in my front and backyard and though I'm only on a 3rd of an acre, I think this is in my future...
Posted on 4/2/15 at 1:49 pm to GFunk
About $2,000. I paid more for the 12 yds of dirt than I should have $400. It wasn't the high quality I envisioned. I paid for a crew to spread it out $325. They did a great job. The put it out in such a way that it looked like fluffed icing. The sod was $270/pallet. I needed 5 and or 2250 sq. ft.
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