Starting over

kenandcoly – posted 30 May 2006 17:38

my yard is just weeds basically and i want to just wipe the slate clean and start over… what tools can i rent or what chemicals can i use to totally kill all weeds so i can till my yard for new grass?

cohiba – posted 02 June 2006 10:21

Where are you located? Soil types and what quality? Seeding or sodding? Irrigation system or hose and sprinkler? Seed/sod preferences? Intended uses? Kids/sports or just good looks? All effect the way to go about the task.

Good Luck……………..

kenandcoly – posted 25 June 2006 06:04

quote:Originally posted by cohiba:Where are you located? Soil types and what quality? Seeding or sodding? Irrigation system or hose and sprinkler? Seed/sod preferences? Intended uses? Kids/sports or just good looks? All effect the way to go about the task.

Good Luck……………..

im in miami florida, i havent tested my soil yet, i want to use st augustine. and its just for looks. i have my game plan just weighing some advice i got from locals and of course online. i also want to put down some lines for a sprinkler system. any good websites to check out if you know of any…? i want to do all of this at once.

thanks for your response as well

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Grassguy – posted 25 June 2006 21:40

when and if you get your soil tested see if they provide a CEC test. This is important for the soils ability to Fix/retain nutrients.

kenandcoly – posted 26 June 2006 12:06

quote:Originally posted by Grassguy:when and if you get your soil tested see if they provide a CEC test. This is important for the soils ability to Fix/retain nutrients.

is there a kit that i can do this myself..i seen the tests for the acidity of the soil..but im not familiar with the cec test…ill look online in the meantime. and if i have a good rate of CEC will the use of roundup on the existing weeds affect the soils ability to retain nutrients?

Grassguy – posted 26 June 2006 18:44

The do it your self method isnt nearly as good as your extensoin office. I dont think there is a do it yourself kit for the CEC. If you are in a hurry you might purchase a digital PH meter from www.rittenhouse.caI’m not sure what your soil texture or structure is like but in the absense of a soil test use a fert with a low middle number. if your soil is classified a sandy soil it wont matter much because all of your nutrients will be leached away.