Misc OT: Lawn Care JoCo.

jaa1025 · 09-25-2013, 01:23 AM

This is the first house that I've lived in where I have to take care of the lawn and it's a mess. I thought that all I needed to do was mow regularly and spray a few weeds down with walmart brand weed killer.

I didn't know what areation or 6 step programs was and my lawn is mess because of it. I can't kill weeds fast enough. The ones that I do come back to life it seems. It's by no means covered with weeds but there are a few patches in front, and a large one on the side.

I need professional help. I had some landscaping done and the guy offered to aerate for 500.00 which seems extremely high.

Can anyone recommend a good local company? There are so many lawn companies to pick from in the area.

Consistent1 · 09-25-2013, 01:44 AM

What weeds are me talking about? It can be real hard to nuke everything without turning your entire lawn into a brown mess.

Most times mixing up some Round Up works.

Consistent1 · 09-25-2013, 01:50 AM

Try this. I should leave you ok, but it is going to be winter before long, so who cares anyway?

http://www.scotts.com/smg/goprod/rou...9041F79E047A8A

Consistent1 · 09-25-2013, 02:04 AM

"Treated lawn areas can be reseeded in 7 days"

Just putting it out there before someone comes and talks trash.

SPchief · 09-25-2013, 02:04 AM

Big ass rock boulders is the answer

Silock · 09-25-2013, 02:45 AM

Ryan Lawn and Tree. The owner lives in my neighborhood and has always treated me right. In fact, he goes above and beyond for me. I won't go into the details, but he does a lot of stuff that I don't always have to pay for, just as a courtesy.

I also had them do my sprinkler installation, and I couldn't be happier.

So, that's my recommendation. They aren't the cheapest, but they all know what they're doing.

jaa1025 · 09-25-2013, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

What weeds are me talking about? It can be real hard to nuke everything without turning your entire lawn into a brown mess.

Most times mixing up some Round Up works.

I'm not sure to be honest. Quite a bit of different things. I'll take some pictures and match them up on line.

jaa1025 · 09-25-2013, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

Try this. I should leave you ok, but it is going to be winter before long, so who cares anyway?

http://www.scotts.com/smg/goprod/rou...9041F79E047A8A

From what I've been told, it's a great time to reseed?

jaa1025 · 09-25-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Ryan Lawn and Tree. The owner lives in my neighborhood and has always treated me right. In fact, he goes above and beyond for me. I won't go into the details, but he does a lot of stuff that I don't always have to pay for, just as a courtesy.

I also had them do my sprinkler installation, and I couldn't be happier.

So, that's my recommendation. They aren't the cheapest, but they all know what they're doing.

https://ryanlawn.com/ ?

I submitted a quote request. That might be perfect as I need a tree cut down as well...shoulda bought a condo!

vailpass · 09-25-2013, 06:04 AM

Home Depot parking lot?

KC Jones · 09-25-2013, 06:13 AM

Just go with the natural prairie look and tell everyone you are xeriscaping your lawn. It's way easier, although the hay fever might be rough.

**Bugeater** · 09-25-2013, 06:14 AM

Uh, yeah, $500 to aerate is ****ing absurd.

vailpass · 09-25-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

Uh, yeah, $500 to aerate is ****ing absurd.

Seems so. How big is the property?

**wazu** · 09-25-2013, 06:22 AM

You don't need to aerate. I never have and lawn does great. Just go to grass pad late next February and buy the Idiot Proof Lawn Care system. And then repeat every year, with occasional overseeding in the fall.

cookster50 · 09-25-2013, 06:36 AM

$500 to aerate, I'd never use that landscaper again. Check craigslist, can get it for $75-$100.

09-25-2013, 01:23 AM
jaa1025 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Casino cash: $10000898	OT: Lawn Care JoCo. This is the first house that I've lived in where I have to take care of the lawn and it's a mess. I thought that all I needed to do was mow regularly and spray a few weeds down with walmart brand weed killer. I didn't know what areation or 6 step programs was and my lawn is mess because of it. I can't kill weeds fast enough. The ones that I do come back to life it seems. It's by no means covered with weeds but there are a few patches in front, and a large one on the side. I need professional help. I had some landscaping done and the guy offered to aerate for 500.00 which seems extremely high. Can anyone recommend a good local company? There are so many lawn companies to pick from in the area.
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09-25-2013, 01:44 AM	#2
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	What weeds are me talking about? It can be real hard to nuke everything without turning your entire lawn into a brown mess. Most times mixing up some Round Up works.
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09-25-2013, 01:50 AM	#3
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	Try this. I should leave you ok, but it is going to be winter before long, so who cares anyway? http://www.scotts.com/smg/goprod/rou...9041F79E047A8A
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09-25-2013, 02:04 AM	#4
Consistent1 _____________ Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	"Treated lawn areas can be reseeded in 7 days" Just putting it out there before someone comes and talks trash.
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09-25-2013, 02:04 AM	#5
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09-25-2013, 02:45 AM	#6
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Ryan Lawn and Tree. The owner lives in my neighborhood and has always treated me right. In fact, he goes above and beyond for me. I won't go into the details, but he does a lot of stuff that I don't always have to pay for, just as a courtesy. I also had them do my sprinkler installation, and I couldn't be happier. So, that's my recommendation. They aren't the cheapest, but they all know what they're doing.
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09-25-2013, 06:04 AM	#10
vailpass Psycho Bag Of Squanch Join Date: Sep 2001 Casino cash: $9594244	Home Depot parking lot? __________________ “Education is a weapon whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed.” Joseph Stalin
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09-25-2013, 06:13 AM	#11
KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	Just go with the natural prairie look and tell everyone you are xeriscaping your lawn. It's way easier, although the hay fever might be rough. __________________ re-sign: to sign again resign: to withdraw from employment
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09-25-2013, 06:14 AM	#12
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	Uh, yeah, $500 to aerate is ****ing absurd.
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09-25-2013, 06:22 AM	#14
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1677705 VARSITY	You don't need to aerate. I never have and lawn does great. Just go to grass pad late next February and buy the Idiot Proof Lawn Care system. And then repeat every year, with occasional overseeding in the fall.
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09-25-2013, 06:36 AM	#15
cookster50 Supreme Commander of My House Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $-46378	$500 to aerate, I'd never use that landscaper again. Check craigslist, can get it for $75-$100.
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