Hello everyone,
We plan to start the exterior work on our property in autumn this year or spring next year.
We have an area of about 1200 sq m (12,917 sq ft) behind the house, mostly planted with grass. There is a hedge around the perimeter, along with some bushes, and a compost heap for green waste.
We want to install a carport there, as well as a small vegetable garden (~20-30 sq m (215-323 sq ft)).
Everything else, like play equipment for the children, will go on the lawn.
Now to our problem.
The lawn—or rather, there is hardly any grass left. Mostly weeds, moss, and patches of remaining turf.
We would now like to ask a farmer to plow the land so we can plant new grass.
Unfortunately, we don’t really know how to proceed and haven’t done much research yet.
We’d appreciate your opinion:
The area is estimated to be around 900-1000 sq m (9,688-10,764 sq ft). If we divide it and have the farmer plow 50% in autumn 2019, then plant grass—would that still be possible before winter?
Then do the other half in spring 2020?
Or is that nonsense?
We have also consulted a landscaping company about some things; they will include a quote for the area as well.
Could you tell us roughly what something like this costs and what would be a fair price?
The offer is not available yet.
Do you have any other tips on what to watch out for if we do everything ourselves?
Or would you approach it in a completely different way?
Thank you very much for your help!
We plan to start the exterior work on our property in autumn this year or spring next year.
We have an area of about 1200 sq m (12,917 sq ft) behind the house, mostly planted with grass. There is a hedge around the perimeter, along with some bushes, and a compost heap for green waste.
We want to install a carport there, as well as a small vegetable garden (~20-30 sq m (215-323 sq ft)).
Everything else, like play equipment for the children, will go on the lawn.
Now to our problem.
The lawn—or rather, there is hardly any grass left. Mostly weeds, moss, and patches of remaining turf.
We would now like to ask a farmer to plow the land so we can plant new grass.
Unfortunately, we don’t really know how to proceed and haven’t done much research yet.
We’d appreciate your opinion:
The area is estimated to be around 900-1000 sq m (9,688-10,764 sq ft). If we divide it and have the farmer plow 50% in autumn 2019, then plant grass—would that still be possible before winter?
Then do the other half in spring 2020?
Or is that nonsense?
We have also consulted a landscaping company about some things; they will include a quote for the area as well.
Could you tell us roughly what something like this costs and what would be a fair price?
The offer is not available yet.
Do you have any other tips on what to watch out for if we do everything ourselves?
Or would you approach it in a completely different way?
Thank you very much for your help!
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hemali200311 Aug 2019 01:02Nordlys schrieb:
Roundup does not harm children at all, since they are not supposed to eat it. The area can be reseeded just 48 hours after application.
Please acquire proper knowledge before criticizing. However, children lie down on the lawn and eat things that have fallen on the ground. If it can be avoided, there is no need to take the risk. Without children, I would be more relaxed about it.
But I am responsible for their health, and I do not want to take any avoidable risks. I generally avoid chemical products in the garden, and so far, I have managed fine without them.
Judging by how the soil looks, something seems to be missing — there are no such dry spots even in wild areas. Is that clay or some other type of soil?
Regarding Roundup, I used a similar product from Compo because otherwise the weeds would have taken over. Now the lawn looks the way it should. However, other problems have arisen; the edges near the curbstones are drying out, etc. But I’m still managing to control it.
Regarding Roundup, I used a similar product from Compo because otherwise the weeds would have taken over. Now the lawn looks the way it should. However, other problems have arisen; the edges near the curbstones are drying out, etc. But I’m still managing to control it.
These are signs of drying and heat damage. If you want to keep your grass healthy through the summer, it won’t be possible without watering and also without fertilizing. I recommend using a mulching mower for this, as it provides a bit of fertilizer at the same time.
If you want to reseed the grass in the fall, it should be done by early October at the latest. Otherwise, you won’t get a proper result. Ideally, it should be done by September. Then the grass will be green, dense, and frost-resistant by November. K.
If you want to reseed the grass in the fall, it should be done by early October at the latest. Otherwise, you won’t get a proper result. Ideally, it should be done by September. Then the grass will be green, dense, and frost-resistant by November. K.
This is too dry.
For such a large area, I would let part of it grow as a meadow, mow it twice a year, and that’s it. Less work, nice to look at, good for the environment and for children who get to observe lots of animals.
Our meadow stayed green despite the drought, and of course, it was NOT watered. Now, after mowing, everything looks brownish, but it will recover.
I would then look for the spot where the current vegetation looks freshest and plant the lawn there. In the more difficult areas, I would leave it as meadow.
What I think about Roundup and other chemicals, or those who use them, I’d rather not write.
For such a large area, I would let part of it grow as a meadow, mow it twice a year, and that’s it. Less work, nice to look at, good for the environment and for children who get to observe lots of animals.
Our meadow stayed green despite the drought, and of course, it was NOT watered. Now, after mowing, everything looks brownish, but it will recover.
I would then look for the spot where the current vegetation looks freshest and plant the lawn there. In the more difficult areas, I would leave it as meadow.
What I think about Roundup and other chemicals, or those who use them, I’d rather not write.
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Bieber081512 Aug 2019 08:15Merymery schrieb:
Now to your opinions: When a farmer comes to plow, of course you prepare the entire area in one go. Judging by the pictures, it should be enough to till the soil with a motorized cultivator, then remove the green debris, and finally level the ground with a rake. I would think twice before doing deep plowing.
The first question is, why is nothing growing there today? What needs to be done for grass to grow there? Unfortunately, I can’t see where you live... We have had two dry summers in a row, so I would “absolutely not” recommend planting nearly 1000 m² (10,764 sq ft) of lawn. You simply won’t be able to water that much successfully. Create about 300 to 500 m² (3,229 to 5,382 sq ft) of lawn including planning an irrigation system, and plant shrubs or establish a meadow on the rest. For the lawn, a robotic mower would be best. I would sow the seeds in autumn (September).
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