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backyard annihilation in Indianapolis IN
A new septic system was installed today to replace a 54 year old original
system. The 1/4 acre back yard is now a roughly graded wasteland of dirt. Does anyone with experience have sound advice on a plan for attempting to restoring the lawn before winter? We have a few large shade trees that make growing grass in one half the yard a real challenge while the other have gets good sun for now. The question is how long to wait for the malestrom to settle and regrade with a bobcat and then re-seed without running up against the impending fall leaf covering. Why not wait for spring you ask? I have two spoiled dogs who love the outdoors and a white tile floor.\ TIA, Tim H. |
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AFAIK, fall is the best time to seed a lawn in most of the northern US.
(Intense drying periods of summer are past.) Shade-mix in one part, your choice in sunny part. Very likely, you can get seed started before it's time to use leaf-blower, as opposed to rake, to remove leaves from above. Small amount of leaves remaining in place is no problem for grass; in fact, they offer some protection. Worms _love_ maple, ash, most anything but oak. Depending, you might want to till in peat moss or manure or whatever amendments will help grass, into top 6-8". Grass will continue growing until hard frost. HTH, J |
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