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Organic Fertilizer
Asked by N.V. from Boston
on April 1, 2010
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We just moved into our new home and we have an established lawn (15,000 sqf) that we would like to maintain. We were told that all we need is fertilizer. I have loo...
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- Do you have a local place that sells lawn, garden, and pet type stuff? We have a place called ZamZows, and they do garden and pet. Their stuff is kid and pet friendl...
- Good for you! I switched to all organic when I learned that the 2 biggest polluters of our groundwater are lawn care products and dog poop that people don't pick up. ...
- I'm in the same boat as you. I've heard several garden shows that rave about an organic fertilizer called Cock-a-doodle-Doo. They have a website. I'm only beginning...
I Hate Fertilizer!
Asked by L.K. from Chicago
on July 1, 2008
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So my husband and I are outside with our kids today and the neighbor kids call us over. The mom is there too so after a few minutes we go over . As I am talking to the...
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- I don't think I'd say anything. Or maybe I'd cheerfully say "how about playing in our yard today since yours is freshly fertilized?" Unless you're eating totally or...
- There are too many things in this world to worry about with our kids and we can't constantly protect them from everything. I say nothing, it's not my place to. Thier y...
- Seems like there's a lot of good information in these responses. Couple of things I take from it all: - they could be using a non-toxic fertilizer and you don't kno...
Grass Help
Asked by S. from Denver
on July 18, 2010
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Hello,
I am hoping some one out there can help me out. When we moved into this house the grass was beautiful. We have had very hot weather lately and my grass is ...
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- Try REVIVE. It has made our lawn look a ton better and you dont have to water as often.
- water it... But beware... If you water you must mow. lol Our grass looks nice and green in the spring and fall... But in this heat that we are having now we also ha...
- water frequently. At least 4 times per week. Water in the evening or early morning.
Dying Grass (Patches)
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on September 8, 2011
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Anyone know how to revive some patches of dead grass on our lawn?
Apparently the automatic sprinklers aren't hitting these patches so I've been hand
watering thos...
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- I had to manually set up a sprinkler attached to a hose to get those areas the sprinkler system was missing. I know its annoying.
- You could see if the company that installed the sprinklers can adjust the heads. Only use fertilizer if you are sure you can keep up with the watering or you will ...
- I *think* if you use grass seed and fertilizer, it'll help your spot. We have one right now too and I've been thinking of how to fix it!
Silly Question About Grass!!!
Asked by N.T. from Detroit
on April 21, 2010
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I'm outside with my kids today and noticed that are grass looks awful!!! Especially compared to everyone elses beautiful lawns. My husband says this is his job, but ...
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- My yard must be your yard's twin. We have the same thing. Our yard is sandy sun on one side and shady clay on the other. I think the solution (messy, expensive, and pr...
- I`m not sure what you are talking about on it look awful?? Is he cutting the grass? or having it get too long?? If he IS cutting it-you may have a grub problem. Or an...
- Hi N., We live in Westland, so we are local to you. My hubby and I cut our grass and water occasionally. We have a beautiful lawn and no weeds. However, neither o...
Getting Grass to Grow
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on July 15, 2008
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We have several areas in our yard where we've put down grass seed. Any suggestion on how to help it grow evenly? The areas we put in the front yard turned out very pat...
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- I just did some large areas of my yard with Scott's Patch Master. It's an all in one product so all you have to do is put it down. you don't need any other mulch or fe...
- First, this isn't the best season to try and plant grass seed. You will have to stay on top of it if you want it to come in. Also, make sure you know what caused you...
- If the spots you are have problems with is where the dog is doing his business all the time you will not be able to keep a good stand of grass. If that is not the cas...
Please Help Me REVIVE Dead Grass in My Yard
Asked by M.L. from Kansas City
on June 5, 2007
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I'll start off by saying that unfortunately I DO NOT HAVE A "GREEN THUMB" - I'm not a gardner. Ok, with that said, here's my story ...
Last summer I put a kiddie p...
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- Since the area that is brown is dead you will need to get a rake and rough up that area, break up the soil a little. Then get some grass seed, ask your local home impr...
- Hi M., You can buy a product called grass patch that already has the seed in a netting kind of fabric. I think you can buy it at any hardware or DYI store. Just put...
- I agree . The grass isn't coming back! Scott's has a ground cover with seeds. You could try that! Good Luck
Green Grass
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on April 26, 2011
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How in the world do all of my neighbors have it but us?? Last summer we had TruGreen come over and they did some good, but it seemed like they did a lot more harm than...
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- My husband is a grass fanatic. He 'fixes' the bald patches with topsoil and grass seed. and he swears by the Scott 4-Step System.
- If you want to go environmentaly friendly, try corn gluten meal (corn meal gluten?). There's a company called cock a doodle do that makes it and we can buy it at Agway...
- Do you have the same type of grass as your neighbors? Some types of grass do better in certain climates and shade conditions than others. If there are any well-respect...
Splitting Tall Verigated Grass to Transplant to Other Areas
Asked by M.T. from St. Louis
on April 6, 2009
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I have some verigated Tall grass that I have planted in my yard. It has been there for about 8 years. It is about 24 inches in diameter. I am interested in digging ...
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- Good Morning M., I checked on www.pallensmith.com and found some information. Not sure what type of grass you have, we have pamas grass in our wild flower garden. ...
- I would think they would work just like hastas or daphadylls (sp???) Dig up the whole ball of plant and seperate. Some plants don't look very good for awhile when yo...
- Dig around edges to loosen your root source. Decide how big you want your clumps to be. Move these to your new area, should have a hole about twice as wide and deep ...
Son Breaks Out in Little Bumps All over Due to Heat and Mainly Grass
Asked by K.V. from Chicago
on June 23, 2009
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Does anyone have a child that breaks out in tiny bumps after being in the grass. My son keeps having this happen and it seems to be getting worse. We bath him as soo...
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- It sounds to me that if it is recurring like that, that there is an allergy... I would seek the advice of another doctor. Or maybe an allergist.
- K., Take him to an allergist. They can determine what he is allergic to and give you an oral med if needed. I didn't find out I had allergies until my 30s. Would...
- Hi K.! I agree 110% with you on using the steroid cream! My daughter has a prescription for it and I absolutely refuse to use it because of possible side effects! S...
