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post 1636508013 04-18-2021, 01:43 PM
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Anyone else enjoy yardmaxxxing?

I feel like I have hit peak middle class dadhood. I've actually become Hank Hill.

My yard used to be poverty. Only fertilized it once a year with whatever was on sale. I'd go too long between mowings and then hack a bunch of grass up (you should never cut more than 1/3 of the blade). Brb weeds. Brb bare spots.

This past year I got sick of it and started watching lawncare youtube channels (there are phucking nerds for everything). I had no idea bout aeration, dethatching, overseeding, ph balance, etc. Half the back yard was dead.

I sent in some soil in a test kit and it was all fukked up. Nitrogen was basically nonexistent. Too much phosphorus (clay soils). I started a new lawn from seed and killed off most of what was there. Started applying the correct seasonal fertilizers and overseeding/aerating in the fall. Pre-emergent and dethatch early spring.

This chit is so god damn satisfying. I look forward to applying fertilizers and mowing (ded fkn srs). Starting to learn how to lay down stripes like this



Brb Tenacity for weed control. Brb Milorganite fertilizer. Brb sea kelp for organic nutrients.

HNNNNNG





If you are clueless like I was this is a good place to start.https://www.lawncareplanner.com/
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post 1636508043 04-18-2021, 01:44 PM
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post 1636508083 04-18-2021, 01:45 PM
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I went with clover this year. Got tired of trying to make grass grow and fight the ridiculous weeds. It's working so far, things are getting green as hell.
post 1636508203 04-18-2021, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted By WoofieNugget⏩
I went with clover this year. Got tired of trying to make grass grow and fight the ridiculous weeds. It's working so far, things are getting green as hell.
Some people really like the look of clover but its not for me. What zone are you in?
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post 1636508303 04-18-2021, 01:48 PM
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I've been thinking about replacing my grass with concrete
post 1636508393 04-18-2021, 01:49 PM
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I used to work in lawn care and loved it. That job satisfaction on getting a yard perfectly striped and edged around the landscaping and driveway was hnngg. Definitely gonna invest in a good ztr when I get a house
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post 1636508493 04-18-2021, 01:51 PM
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Not gonna grace us with pics of your yard so we have progress pics?

Also sauce on YouTube vids? For a friend of course
post 1636508683 04-18-2021, 01:53 PM
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I used to like it, but I'm over it.

Just finished my first mow of spring 1/2 hour ago and I'm thinking about a lawn service this year.
post 1636508863 04-18-2021, 01:55 PM
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Tenacity and milorganite..this guy knows his yard care
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post 1636509313 04-18-2021, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted By LtGoose⏩
Not gonna grace us with pics of your yard so we have progress pics?

Also sauce on YouTube vids? For a friend of course
A bit late to start now this spring depending on your climate but this guy has good videos.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZHo2op5XgI

I didnt take before pics. I wish I would have.

Reddit is uber gay but I got a lot of good advice herehttps://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/

Also the link I posted in the OP will get you started with basic chit that you can find any any walmart/lowes
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post 1636510673 04-18-2021, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted By whowaspotential⏩
Some people really like the look of clover but its not for me. What zone are you in?
Canada, so northern climate. It was my own fault for letting the weeds get out of control two years ago. And I have two dogs too so the backyard goes to crap.
post 1636510883 04-18-2021, 02:26 PM
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I still have grass straw (?) still laying in my backyard since last August. When does it all dissolve?
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post 1636510993 04-18-2021, 02:28 PM
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I have a ton of trees in my yard. Don't get enough direct sunlight for a good lawn. Nice thing is I never really have to mow more than 15 times a year.
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post 1636511903 04-18-2021, 02:45 PM
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My yard is a solid 9/10, mogs my neighbor's 4/10 yard. I always mow a little onto his property, and when I put down weed killer/fertilizer always go like 10' onto his property too, I just can't stand looking at it.
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post 1636512413 04-18-2021, 02:52 PM
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I go about halfway. I buy seed and fertilizer, whatever is on clearance in late fall and use it. I spray for weeds once a year. Used Scott's weed and feed couple of weeks ago, bought half a pallet for about 10 bucks a 40lb bag last Sept. My yard is a 6/10. I just don't like to put much $$$ or time into it.
post 1636514103 04-18-2021, 03:14 PM
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Once house is paid and renovated I will xeriscape the yards (3 acre lot).
post 1636516283 04-18-2021, 03:46 PM
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i have a 1 acre grass field - no fancy statuettes or any of that shait, just a plain rectangular grass field

mowing it gives me immense satisfaction
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post 1636516313 04-18-2021, 03:47 PM
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I gave in and pay a lawn service to fertilize/weed kill and I just mow. Well worth it as I had no interest in learning what to do
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post 1636516453 04-18-2021, 03:52 PM
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Sounds like a huge time sink for little reward, but it’s not like I’m doing anything better with my time anyway so, Mirin.
post 1636516483 04-18-2021, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted By MrQuint⏩
I gave in and pay a lawn service to fertilize/weed kill and I just mow. Well worth it as I had no interest in learning what to do
Just apply a pre-emergent (crab grass preventer) in the spring and spot treat weeds. Follow the Scotts Turf Builder schedule and do that early + late spring, then Scotts Summerguard in summer and Winterguard in winter.

You can do more but just doing that will mogg your neighbors
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post 1636516493 04-18-2021, 03:52 PM
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Yardmaxing only works when your neighbors yardmaxx with you.

Otherwise you'd look like a try hard.
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