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I moved into my property about a year ago and have been attempting to improve my lawn.The site is very poor gravelly soil,so I have obtained a load of topsoil for the remainder of the garden and to spread on the lawn.I planned to aerate,spread the topsoil and reseed in the Fall but I have read articles which were negative about aeration, as a waste of time and money.What is your advjce?Thank you!
Aeration can be very beneficial to your lawn.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/aerating-your-lawn.htm
Here are some more articles to help you with your lawn.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-care-in-autumn.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/spring-lawn-maintenance.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
I would also suggest talking with your County Extension Office for advise on the best seed for your area.
Here is a link to help you locate your nearest office.
The previous owner of our house put down a large patch of seed covered with what looks like straw, held in place with plastic netting. The grass is about a foot tall now but the netting is still visible and our landscaper is apparently afraid to cut the grass as the netting may get caught up in the mowers. What should we do?
Netting is used in many applications and there are different types of netting.
Can you contact the previous owner to see if they used a compostable netting that will break down into the soil?
If the netting is of a plastic nature, you may have to remove it and reseed the area. Most plastic nettings are used in hill or high erosion areas.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-netting-for-lawns.htm
Can you mow over lawn netting?
You will need to check the height of the netting and make sure the lawn mower is set to mow above this height.
Will zoysia grass grow in Bangor Maine?
Zoysia grass doesn't do well in cold, so the zone you're in will likely not support it. It will go dormant in the cold, with no guarantee that it will come back. You should check with your local University Extension office and/or some local nurseries to be sure. These articles may also help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/no-fuss-lawns-with-zoysia-grass.htm
I have done the following:(4500sq.ft.) After getting my soil tested for its ph levels. *I sprayed with roundup to kill entire lawn which had no grass, only weeds. (Mostly goatheads) *Waited 2 weeks, then removed all the dead weeds and raked the entire ground *added compost to the dirt. 2-4 inches per sq.ft. *tilled the entire ground. Down at-least 8in. or more Now I have to rake and level the dirt. My question; it's been 5 days since I tilled the dirt. It has now got'n dried and dusty. Is it ok to water the dirt, causing the dirt to compact? The dirt is really dry and would pivk up alot of dust if raked as is. I'm afraid if I water it, the compaction will cause issues thus causing the seed not to sprout roots, if the ground gets hard
Sure, you can go ahead and water the soil to make things easier to work. Just don't over saturate the soil.
Sounds like a great start to your new lawn!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/so-you-want-your-grass-to-grow.htm
If I want grass this season and beyond ,could I till the dead area then put down sod now , early July?
When to seed or sod your garden can depend on your growing zone.
Soil prep is key to success for either seed or sod.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tips-for-growing-grass-under-a-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/installing-sod-instructions.htm
You may also want to contact your County Extension Office for a list of regional grasses to use on your lawn.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/