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 Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: Aeration On The Cheap |
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Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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<usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
Core aeration is the best, the physical removal of cores from your lawn, |
perhaps some aeration shoes?
| Quote: | So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
Roundup shouldnt be used on your lawn...peroid. Use a 2-4-D product instead.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
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George.com
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| Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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"Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:54:20 -0700, <usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote:
Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
I saw sandles(that go on the outside of your shoes) that have big
spikes on it. Kinda like golf shoes on roids. Just walking around
your yard will aerote it.
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not recommended that I have heard, really more of a con. If you want to do
it on the cheap better use a fork than aeration shoes.
rob |
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Tom The Great
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| Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:35 am Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:54:20 -0700, <usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
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I saw sandles(that go on the outside of your shoes) that have big
spikes on it. Kinda like golf shoes on roids. Just walking around
your yard will aerote it.
Now you can put those years of clogg dancing lessions to use. :)
later,
tom @ www.FindMeShelter.com |
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Ken Weitzel
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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Tom The Great wrote:
| Quote: | On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:12:24 +1300, "George.com" <roblyn@ihug.co.nz
wrote:
"Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message
news:0icqj2djhc0q9cu291o04j6u5ngtngqte4@4ax.com...
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:54:20 -0700, <usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote:
Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
I saw sandles(that go on the outside of your shoes) that have big
spikes on it. Kinda like golf shoes on roids. Just walking around
your yard will aerote it.
not recommended that I have heard, really more of a con. If you want to do
it on the cheap better use a fork than aeration shoes.
Salid or Dinner?
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Hey, pay attention! We're talking gardening, so clearly
you'd need a pickle fork! :)
Ken |
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Tom The Great
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| Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:12:24 +1300, "George.com" <roblyn@ihug.co.nz>
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"Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message
news:0icqj2djhc0q9cu291o04j6u5ngtngqte4@4ax.com...
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:54:20 -0700, <usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote:
Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
I saw sandles(that go on the outside of your shoes) that have big
spikes on it. Kinda like golf shoes on roids. Just walking around
your yard will aerote it.
not recommended that I have heard, really more of a con. If you want to do
it on the cheap better use a fork than aeration shoes.
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Salid or Dinner?
:p
tom
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Tom The Great
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:04 am Post subject: Re: Aeration On The Cheap |
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On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:38:30 GMT, Ken Weitzel <kweitzel@shaw.ca>
wrote:
| Quote: | Tom The Great wrote:
On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:12:24 +1300, "George.com" <roblyn@ihug.co.nz
wrote:
"Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message
news:0icqj2djhc0q9cu291o04j6u5ngtngqte4@4ax.com...
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:54:20 -0700, <usenet2006@nobdy.com> wrote:
Renting a proper aerator machine costs bucks. Plus, my yard is
relatively small and laid out oddly (partly including a 45-degree
slope, and a sunken area.)
So, would it help to just do it manually with a large fork? How
far apart, and how deep?
The soil is rather clay-ish, although thoroughly watering it
helps when digging garden beds.
I have already added lime and fertiliser in the past couple
months. And just yesterday spot-treated some broadleaf weeds
with Roundup ("Die! Diiiiieeee!") This place was neglected
before I moved in.
It is (an especially cold) springtime in this part of the world,
and I will overseed when the weather gets better in a month or
so.
I saw sandles(that go on the outside of your shoes) that have big
spikes on it. Kinda like golf shoes on roids. Just walking around
your yard will aerote it.
not recommended that I have heard, really more of a con. If you want to do
it on the cheap better use a fork than aeration shoes.
Salid or Dinner?
Hey, pay attention! We're talking gardening, so clearly
you'd need a pickle fork! :)
Ken
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