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re: Landscapers of the OT need some help with laying Sod
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:14 pm to ChoupiqueSacalait
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:14 pm to ChoupiqueSacalait
Just scrap or till the top 2" of soil lay new grass. Water it really well. Go to home depot and rent a lawn roller so the lawn wont be uneven water the piss out of it for 2 weeks 1-2 times a day and do not cut if for 2 weeks
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Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:21 pm to Golfer
you need to add soil to change the grade. the easiest solution is to plant it with some shade/moisture tolerant plants
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:24 pm to Golfer
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As a result the St. Aug there isn't as strong and the soil is very compact. Solutions other than digging it up and leveling it out and resodding?
I think this is why I'll pay someone after I clear my yard. I'll frick it up somehow.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:27 pm to LSU5508
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Thanks guys last question is how does one till a yard with multiple trees? Will the roots get in the way?
you do as much as you can really. be warned that the st. aug will not form a uniform carpet up to the tree roots. What kind of trees are we talking about?
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:27 pm to Golfer
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Solutions other than digging it up and leveling it out and resodding
Use masonry sand to topdress the area and bring it up.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:27 pm to fightin tigers
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Use masonry sand to topdress the area and bring it up.
masonry sand? sheeeeeeit just use river sand. its cheaper and has the same outcome.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:28 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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I think this is why I'll pay someone after I clear my yard. I'll frick it up somehow.
It's really not that big of a space...and honestly only noticeable to me.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:33 pm to Geauxld Finger
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sheeeeeeit just use river sand. its cheaper and has the same outcome.
An assload of sedge and other weeds
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:34 pm to LSU5508
*Green side up.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:38 pm to fightin tigers
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An assload of sedge and other weeds
If I could just get rid of the Dallisgrass in my front yard, it'd be perfect.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:38 pm to Wtodd
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Cut everything out (grass, weeds, etc) then put Round Up down
I did this and then had a load of top-soil delivered.Wheel-barrowed it and raked it level.Then laid the sod.I had six pallets of "Sport" Bermuda delivered.I paid my nephew and two his buddies to help.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:41 pm to tidalmouse
Why is everyone spending money to "kill" weeds and then bringing in topsoil?
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:43 pm to Golfer
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If I could just get rid of the Dallisgrass in my front yard, it'd be perfect.
you need to treat with pre-emergent and post-emergent
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:43 pm to fightin tigers
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Why is everyone spending money to "kill" weeds and then bringing in topsoil?
im assuming that hte existing soil he has is likely matted and high in clay content
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:44 pm to Geauxld Finger
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you need to treat with pre-emergent and post-emergent
Everyone always says this and never gives me a brand name to go to HD/Lowes/Garden Store to buy...
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:47 pm to Geauxld Finger
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im assuming that hte existing soil he has is likely matted and high in clay content
He said it is hard mud and under trees.
He should be warned about adding topsoil on top of tree roots, especially if they are oaks.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:50 pm to Golfer
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Everyone always says this and never gives me a brand name to go to HD/Lowes/Garden Store to buy...
Not sure if Home Depot carries Image, but that is a good place to start.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:53 pm to fightin tigers
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He should be warned about adding topsoil on top of tree roots, especially if they are oaks.
as long as it's not compacted, soil can go over roots on many trees. Posted on 9/23/14 at 4:55 pm to Geauxld Finger
Just saying that a blanket statement is dangerous. If he is putting dirt over Live Oak roots he will be starting a thread in a few months about how to save his trees.
Posted on 9/23/14 at 5:05 pm to fightin tigers
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Just saying that a blanket statement is dangerous. If he is putting dirt over Live Oak roots he will be starting a thread in a few months about how to save his trees.
LSU does this all the time on campus with mulch. As long as there is no compaction of stuff around it, it's fine.
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