Lava Rock

Lawn struggling now. Due for the 3rd of four fert treatments, but unless Weds showers are a sure thing, not going to lay down the fert. Lawn needs to be cut in spots, but not going to bother. Probably better to leave it.

Any loam is gonna have some weed seeds, but it's the large area that is encompassed. It used to grow around edge of driveway because of the higher heat the weed prefers.

Yeah some was dirt cause our plow guy dug up the grass late spring. Regarding mow height,.I cut at 4"; highest my mower will go. I'll deal with weeds next spring

Back lawn looks much better than last year due to new hydroseed and pretty wet spring/early summer, but crabgrass out of control.

Is this just thatch? We've had plenty of rain and the lawn looks dry in spots. I posted this in the NNE thread by accident, but got some suggestions for this lawn issue. Someone said red thread, but it's not that. Also suggested was to dig up a 6"x6" crap spot and compare the roots to a good spot. I've checked before for grubs and we've never had them, so not sure that what it is. We have three sections of lawn, all seeded with different variety. The other two look decent with no straw-like appearance, but the original seeded lawn, done by our builders in 2013 in these photos is the question.

Quick update on last Fall's back yard lawn hydroseed project. Looks preety good now. Quite a few weeds in there, but I think I'll hit them with some fert/weed killer next month. Didn't want to stress it out too soon. Up close, still quite a few bare spots, mostly slopeside. Some yellowing in front of the oak. Not sure if it's due to sucking nutrients away from grass or something else, but I knew it might be a problem as the grass never grew well around it before. In comparison, 2015 was the worst (way before hydro project). In fairness, it was hot/dry that Summer. I'd be willing to bet this hydo would go to junk if we ever experience HHH this summer.

Looks great, but you make it look too easy. I must have the worst green thumb for lawns .

I think you're right about the buttercup. Extremely invasive, hard to get rid since the seeds are very hearty and just pulling the plant out doesn't guarantee the seeds left behind won't germinate. Recommendation is kill all grass and start over. I've got to get out of this high maintenance, high cost lawn project crap. .

The first pic has a very soft fern-like leave while second spreads around the ground, right at ground level .

Anyone know what these two weeds are .

Pretty sure it was the Northeast Mix. https://www.americanmeadows.com/wildflower-seeds/wildflower-mix/northeast-wildflower-seed-mix That whole area was clear cut only 2 yrs ago. I just through the wildflower seed by hand, but obviously missed some large swaths. Some oaks are already creeping back in, so I need to keep cutting those or they'll grow rapidly. Here's a pic during excavation.

Let me look and I'll get back to you .

I through down a bunch of wild flower seed last year. Supposed to be 10-15 variety throughout the season. Only a couple right now .

Hydroseed has filled in quite a bit, but getting some weeds. Didn't want to fertilize last night with the weed killer since I lightly spread some starter fert only 3 wks ago .

Who buys such a tree? .

That's too bad. .

Mother nature provided enough rain so far. I hate to have to hook up sprinklers again but will probably have to .

First cut on the new hydroseed last night. Disregard lower left brown spot as they was plow damage from this winter that was reseeded 3 wks ago. Overall, I'm not that impressed. Lots of thin areas and some without shoots. It's been cold until recent, so maybe it'll start growing faster IDK. A few hot days, and this will probably go to junk. Pretty much have had it with lawn projects that don't succeed very well.

The best it's gonna look this summer .

Looks great .

Damn. No thanks .

Take a chance. What could go wrong [emoji23] .

Still thin in spots, but coming around

I put down fert/crabgrass prevention 2.5 wks ago. Soils temps were near 50F (only couple days though), couple forsynthia were blooming (slowly), but then it got cold. Now I see forsynthia going wild as of last couple days. Wondering if I executed too early. Too late now, but thought I'd ask.

Guys that hrdroseeded our lawn last fall used the lesco seed. So far so good. I bought a 10lb bag the other day for some touch up spots .