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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 13, 2019
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    Long fiber Sphagnum moss will be better suited for this. Hay is also useful. This article will help you to care for a newly seeded lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2019
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    A general rule of thumb is to wait at least until you have mowed the new grass four times before using any standard postemergent broadleaf herbicide. A standard pre-emergent herbicide should not be applied until at least three to four months after seeding the area.
    A general rule of thumb is to wait at least until you have mowed the new grass four times before using any standard postemergent broadleaf herbicide. A standard pre-emergent herbicide should not be applied until at least three to four months after seeding the area.

    Contact the manufacturer customer service number on the packaging and directly ask them about this product and your application.

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    BushDoctor on
    July 25, 2019
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    It is good if the clippings have time to dry out, or are not overly wet. If they are very wet, or it rains often in your area, then you may want to pull up the clippings and compost them. It all just depends on your environment really.

    Grass clippings return valuable nutrients to soil, but they can cause fungal infection if they are too moist, or don't have time to dry out.

    These articles will offer more information:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/what-to-do-with-grass-clippings.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-mowing-tips.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/grass-clipping-composting.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 4, 2019
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    As soon as you see new growth, this will be a sign that it is rooted and can be mowed. Any time that you see fit is ok now.

    This collection of articles will help you in maintaining a lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/lawn-care/lgen

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 19, 2019
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    Generally, you will want to mix the chemicals in to the top 6 inches of topsoil before you lay sod or seed. This will keep the roots from burning due to too much direct contact with the chemicals.

    Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/installing-sod-instructions.htm

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  • Answered by
    Kinkymine on
    September 21, 2019
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    Thank you, much appreciated

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 10, 2019
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    If you want to plant seed now, I wouldn't leave the paper unless it is mostly decomposed. If not, you would need to wait till it breaks down before planting and that could take a few months.

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