On 2008-03-06, mikeerdas@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mikeerdas@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Mar 6, 10:25 am, pak...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>> Chris Dukes
>> 1) Most folks here will tell you that trying to put in new grass in the
>> spring is an excercise in futility.
>
> It may well be. That's why I've asked.
>
>> 2) Everyone I've personally met from here is looking to have less grass
growing
>
> That's a great goal. Frankly, I think the OCD lawn people should
> consider other hobbies. Maybe volunteering at a golf course?
>
> But what about those whose "lawns" are down to bare soil, and what
> little soil left continues to erode away? Seems centipede and bermuda
> grass are the best choices for around Raleigh--deep roots, little
> water required (once established), fertilizer generally not required,
> less mowing (grows slower than fescue, which is a thirsty, rapidly
> growing grass), etc.
>
> I don't much care what grass I have, but I need something to:
>
> 1) Stop the erosion
> 2) Keep up the value of my property
>
> Wonder what NCSU's Agricultural extension is recommending to builders
> and new home owners given drought conditions.
>
>
>
If you just want to stop erosion then consider bermuda or zoysia. You
need to use sod.
Preferably 100%, but you may be able to get away with horizonal strips to
save money. Supersod
at the Farmers Market on Lake Wheeler road is one source. If you can haul
your own, then I have
had people tell me there are sod farms east of here that are cheaper than
supersod.
If I was going to do it I think I would put out a couple inches of top
soil then put down the
sod. If you go with the strips then I would fill in more topsoil between
the strips to make it
level with the sod. You really need 6 hours of sun for any warm season
grass to do well.
Shredded mulch and creeping junipers would be another alternative that is
drought resistant.
Goodluck.
If you do seed fescue, you may want to do it this spring knowing that you
will have to do it in
the fall, but it will hold the soil in place better than bare dirt.
good luck.
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