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Pennstater's 2023 Lawn Journal (Starts Page 61)

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#1 ·
I attempted an over seed last year that ultimately failed. The new grass came in but the old grass took over and it looked worse this year than last. I was not planning on a renovation in this section of the yard but after seeing all the dead areas I had to.

I've started this evening by spraying glyphosate. My next steps are scalping this weekend. Then fallowing for at least a couple weeks. I am going to use a 5 way PRG that is actually the better grass you can see in some of the pictures below. It's from the Oliger Seed Co sold locally. I'm hoping to get seed down maybe 3rd week in August.

Some pics to start:

















I don't have irrigation so I'm looking for recommendations for a good sprinkler. Any ideas? The cheapie I had last year broke already.

This is from the Oliger website, it's in PDF form regarding the 5 way PRG:

http://www.oligerseed.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5-Way-Ryegrass.pdf

"5-Way Perennial Rye"

6 lbs/1,000 sq ft
20% Revenge GLX Perennial Ryegrass
20% Stellar 3GLR Perennial Ryegrass
20% Paragon GLR Perennial Ryegrass
20% Amazing A+ Perennial Ryegrass
20% Fiesta 4 Perennial Ryegrass
 
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#854 ·
Haven't had to water much at all yet due to the rain. Was still moist this morning and then afternoon rains were gentle but enough. Still moistened so I'll check in the morning. Rain predicted for tomorrow too. Save me on the water/sewage bill!

I've been watering the two rainbird area's for about 10 minutes each and then hand watering the section they don't get which takes about 5 more minutes. It's working out well so far. Until the wife has to work. Then I gotta call my Dad. I'm sure he'll love that :lol:
 
#860 ·
Yes. Most of the peat is gone. Some grass had already germinated and is still there. To be safe tomorrow I'm going to get 10# of seed, albeit different cultivars, and put straw down.

Because of the grade of my yard the peat just seems to get washed away. My neighbor had some work done with straw and the grass is coming up nice and no straw washed away.
 
#864 ·
Sorry to hear about your plight. I like peat moss for better germination, but maybe you could try seeding mulch (Penn Mulch, Seed Accelerator by Pennington, Covergrow by Profile, etc.) for the sloped area. It is helpful to resist washouts. I've used them with some success. You could spread it on top of the peat moss for insurance.
 
#865 ·
Chris LI said:
Sorry to hear about your plight. I like peat moss for better germination, but maybe you could try seeding mulch (Penn Mulch, Seed Accelerator by Pennington, Covergrow by Profile, etc.) for the sloped area. It is helpful to resist washouts. I've used them with some success. You could spread it on top of the peat moss for insurance.
Thanks. I have some of the seeding mulch and may need to consider it.
 
#869 ·
JDgreen18 said:
Oh man wash outs are the worst do you have enough seed to do a redo
Nope. But I can get very similar seed close by. The actual place I bought it from is an hour and a half away.
 
#870 ·
A few pics from this morning....





There is a lot of seed in the peat. I bought 8# of seed today and bought 10 bales of straw. I'm not doing anything right now but I'm ready. Cleanup today.
 
#875 ·
samjonester said:
UGH!! So sorry! That last pic shows a bit of a green haze from germination. I hope the reseed effort goes well.
Thanks. There is a green hue over the entire renovation. Hopefully I won't need much seed. Thunderstorms predicted the next few days though :evil:
 
#876 ·
It doesn't take long for a grass baby to establish roots that can weather a storm! I tracked this in my reno last year and by time top growth was visible, there were already inch long roots. Did you end up going 100% KBG like the other half?
 
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