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Grass/ Sod question
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:16 pm
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:16 pm
I'm building a new house and about to be ready for sod. Ive never had the chance to start a yard from scratch and pretty excited about it.
Any tips for types of bermuda to use? I live in NWA so I know it's that in-between growth zone. I like to keep my grass cut really short.
Also, most of the yards in my neighborhood have pro lawn services lay sod, etc. But I'm not impressed with how bumpy and uneven their yards are. Any tips for leveling the yard as much as possible.
I'm thinking of grading my yard with topsoil, seeding heavily and leveling with sand over the top. Would that be feasible alternative to sodding?
Any tips for types of bermuda to use? I live in NWA so I know it's that in-between growth zone. I like to keep my grass cut really short.
Also, most of the yards in my neighborhood have pro lawn services lay sod, etc. But I'm not impressed with how bumpy and uneven their yards are. Any tips for leveling the yard as much as possible.
I'm thinking of grading my yard with topsoil, seeding heavily and leveling with sand over the top. Would that be feasible alternative to sodding?
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Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:18 pm to GoldenSombrero
quote:Do you like to cut grass?
Any tips for types of bermuda to use?
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:31 pm to jimbeam
Well i don't mind it. Unfortunately my POA requires bermuda lawns. Not sure how strict they are as I'd really like to use zoysia.
Posted on 4/29/14 at 11:58 pm to GoldenSombrero
Cheap fix for leveling: wait until it's pretty dry (5 or 6 days with no rain) drag about 6 feet of chain link fence around witha four wheeler. You can throw some cinder blocks on it for weight and to remove grass if there's not much there. Once you're down to just dirt, you can remove the cinder blocks and just drag the fence. It will be leveled in no time.
We used to get the softball fields ready this way every year. They have all dirt infields.
We used to get the softball fields ready this way every year. They have all dirt infields.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 4:14 am to GoldenSombrero
North west ark BLUEGRASS PISS ON THE poa
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:37 am to GoldenSombrero
Get some MSMA. It pretty much kills all grass except Bermuda.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:42 am to DLauw
quote:A tried and true method.
Cheap fix for leveling: wait until it's pretty dry (5 or 6 days with no rain) drag about 6 feet of chain link fence around witha four wheeler. You can throw some cinder blocks on it for weight and to remove grass if there's not much there. Once you're down to just dirt, you can remove the cinder blocks and just drag the fence. It will be leveled in no time.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 7:46 am to GoldenSombrero
You can grade the yard and use topsoil and seed. It will take longer, but if you have a sprinkler system, you can pour the fertilizer to it and you will have a full stand by mid summer.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 8:43 am to GoldenSombrero
There are some bermudas adapted for your area but I would think a zoysia grass would do much better year in and year out.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 10:12 am to GoldenSombrero
In my experience, Sod is great if you want a quick lawn, but also a pain if you really want it smooth. Most of the houses in my neighborhood had to bring in dirt the following year to fill in the gaps.
I would get it as smooth as possible and hydroseed it. Cheaper than Sod, faster than spreading seed.
I would get it as smooth as possible and hydroseed it. Cheaper than Sod, faster than spreading seed.
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