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- Q.Lawn Preparing - I just moved in my home and I got 100 sq meter area which is covered with stones which you ...
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- Q.Will Ground Up Camphor Tree Roots Kill My New Lawn Seed? - tried planting lawn from seed twice and nothing comes up where the tree shreddings were left to rot. Is it ...
- Q.Filling Holes In Lawn After Removing Weeds - My lawn has dozens of weeds, mainly dandilions. I am trying to kill them with a contact weed killer gel ...
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Anonymous on
March 28, 2021Q.Lawn Preparing
I just moved in my home and I got 100 sq meter area which is covered with stones which you find on railway tracks.under these stones is a plastic sheet .I have tried digging under these stones and found slay soil.I want lawn growing in this area been advised to put 6 inch of top soil over it .I am not sure if grass will grow over these stones please advice. Kind regards
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GKH_Susan on
March 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It would be best if you could rake out the rocks and plastic sheeting. If that is not an option, then covering the rocks with at least six inches of topsoil should take care of the problem. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/working-in-rocky-soil.htm
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- Asked by
laxdid on
March 30, 2021
90250Q.New Grass Care
How long do I let new grass grow & how is it to be cut
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We have just the articles to help you!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/spring-lawn-maintenance.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/so-you-want-your-grass-to-grow.htm
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April 17, 2021Q.Will Ground Up Camphor Tree Roots Kill My New Lawn Seed?
tried planting lawn from seed twice and nothing comes up where the tree shreddings were left to rot. Is it the soil pH ?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would definitely take some soil samples and get them tested. You may be able to fix those areas. Here are articles about soil testing:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-texture-jar-test.htm
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April 22, 2021Q.Filling Holes In Lawn After Removing Weeds
My lawn has dozens of weeds, mainly dandilions. I am trying to kill them with a contact weed killer gel and I have a tool to lift them out. The tool works but then leaves a narrow deep hole. Do I leave them or fill them in, and if so, what do I use? John Innes or would ordinary compost from the garden centre do? Thanks
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GKH_Susan on
April 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You could just rake some topsoil or ordinary compost across the holes to fill in.
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April 30, 2021Q.Milky Spore Powder
Milky spore powder: Do I only spread the milky spore powder on the lawn or do I do it in the Rosegarden as well? Should I use the product now or wait until the fall? Thank you
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GKH_Susan on
May 3, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The powder should not harm your roses. My research says that milky spore powder is safe in vegetable gardens so, if you feel you're having infestation of Japanese beetles there or in your lawn, or anywhere else, it's safe to go ahead and use the powder throughout summer and early fall.
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May 4, 2021Q.Will Habiturf Lawns Grow In New Smyrna Beach, FL?
I live two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I suggest you contact your local extension service to confirm that you're in the right zone for this. You are in USDA zone 9b. Here's a link for your closest extension service:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search?zip=32169&radius=10&extservsearchaction=search&submit=SearchHere's an article that may be helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/habiturf-lawn/creating-native-habiturf-lawns.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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May 13, 2021Q.What I Need To Take Off The Grass And Level The Lawn
I have a small garden about 7 meters long it is all weed no grass and not level. I would like to know what is the best, easiest, and cheapest way to take the weeds off and level the garden ready for grass seeding and would seeding the lawn be the best option.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.If you have the time, the easiest and cheapest method would be to solarize the soil by covering it with clear plastic and leaving it for six weeks during the hottest part of the summer. That should kill weeds as well as disease organisms.
Then you can level the soil with purchased topsoil from the garden center or a bulk dirt store.
If you don't have the time, you can kill the weeds with a product containing glyphosate. Read and follow all label instructions.
Grass seed would be an inexpensive option to seed the lawn, but you must take care of it with proper watering, etc.
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