What We’re Buying Lately
A running list of the tools, materials, and supplies we’ve been buying recently…
Lawn & Garden Stuff – Getting Ready for Spring!
Last year we spent a LOT of time on the backyard. Our french drain project was a success, but the new grass situation is another story. All was going well until a drought hit our area, and we stopped watering the lawn based on where we placed our furniture. Our new grass shriveled away, and now we’re looking at a muddy mess.
Jim’s convinced we won’t be able to grow any grass because of the shade in our yard, but I’m not ready to take no for an answer. So we’re picking up a few more things and getting ready to try again in the coming weeks. We plan to start earlier this year than we did last year (which was delayed because of the aforementioned French drains), so I’m trying to get our supplies ordered now!
Grass Seed & Protectors
We are seeding a very clay-heavy, shady area, so it will be really important to try to get the right stuff. This year I’m going to try this well-reviewed dense shade grass seed, as well as the starter fertilizer from the same brand.
To top it all off and prevent the seed from washing away, we’re also going to grab some of this amazing stuff we got last year at Lowes. Finally, we’re planning to protect everything with elevated netting to keep the sweetgum spiky balls from tearing out the new grass
Lawn Aerator & Yard Prep
Our lawn is very clay-heavy, so we’re planning to add some more dirt and aerate what’s already there. We also tried out these aerator shoes last year, but this should cover a larger area more easily
Fence Supplies
We’ll also be working on beefing up our fence gate, so that it will be sturdier for the long run. Some of what’s already there will need to be repaired or replaced, including some posts and pickets.
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