6 Ways for a Greener "Green" New Lawn
4/23/2008 at 8:37:19 PM
With the push on to eliminate pesticides and chemical fertilizers from the water tables of the continent there are 6 ways in which can have a "drug-free" lawn.
1. Seed: Buy a good quality seed mix of shade and sunny varieties.
2. Soil Preparation: Remove woody pieces which promote the growth of fungus. Apply lime and a bone-meal fertilizer with a shallow rototiller. Talk to someone at the garden supply store to find out how acidic the soil is in you area.
3. Seeding: Walk in one direction scattering the seeds by hand. Repeat in rows then then change direction to right angles to make sure ll the area is seeded.
4. Mulch: Scatter a light coating of peat moss over the whole area and rake in with the seeds. This will keep in the moisture during the germination process.
5. Rolling: You can roll if have a roller but walk on it will suffice.
6. Watering: A daily watering (not in the direct sun) for 5 weeks will get the new lawn going.
4/24/2008 at 1:45:03 PM
Add this in:
Check your soil's acidity level and make sure its suitable for your plants.
4/25/2008 at 9:12:42 AM
Here's another one:
Mowing high--that is, keeping your lawn a bit long--will produce stronger, healthier grass with fewer pest problems.
Longer grass has more leaf surface to take in sunlight. This enables it to grow thicker and develop a deeper root system, which in turn helps the grass survive drought, tolerate insect damage, and fend off diseases. Longer grass also shades the soil surface keeping it cooler, helping it retain moisture, and making it difficult for weeds to germinate and grow.
4/26/2008 at 3:54:01 PM
When considering an eco-friendly yard, don't forget to consider xeriscaping. Native plants in a well designed yard can bring just as much pleasure to the viewer with much less work, using a lot less water and fewer soil amendments.
4/29/2008 at 9:37:05 AM
I'd never heard of xeriscaping. Thanks everyone for so many great hints. I'm at the point of planning landscaping for my recently-built house, so this is perfect timing.
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