2025 Lawns & Gardens Thread. Making Lawns Great Again

[wx2fish]

On 8/24/2025 at 1:07 PM, jbenedet said:

Watering is easier in late season plantings than early season. The lower sun angle does a less drying out and keeps soil temps more conducive than late May and def into early June. That being said, you do need the discipline to water daily in drought conditions like we’re experiencing. Same discipline but better results is my take.

I usually put down straw to help lock in moisture and protect the seed if the area is big enough. EZ straw works well for small areas, stuff sticks like glue.

[wxeyeNH]

40 minutes ago, dendrite said:

Hopefully the quarter inch+ gives it a little life back.

We scored big.  First we got .09" this morning and with a shower last hour another .21".  I don't know how far that would get into the soil but now I have the sprinklers on.  Maybe with a bit of moisture in the topsoil this will help a bit more.  By the way 2 of those chestnut seedlings we planted several years ago are doing great.