tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post9026942504871437726..comments2024-03-19T02:41:35.258-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: GRASS SEEDING SUGGESTIONS1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-34378557318256507492015-05-15T04:17:31.476-05:002015-05-15T04:17:31.476-05:00Bare ground just begs to be planted! Experience ha...Bare ground just begs to be planted! Experience has taught me that if we don't, nature will. Lots of good suggestions here and I'd definitely vote for something your bees will like too. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-5962987560341657602015-05-13T14:31:15.755-05:002015-05-13T14:31:15.755-05:00Okay, you have all those "Inspiration Thursda...Okay, you have all those "Inspiration Thursday" pictures that you shared with us - time to use them? Since this spot is in an out of the way area from the house, I might plant some raspberry bushes along the fence line as long as Mooie the cow won't be on the other side. Maybe, put in a raised round strawberry bed. I would consider some plants that will keep your bees happy and add a special flavor to the honey they produce. Like the flavor of thyme in your honey? Try creeping thyme if it grows in your area - it smells gorgeous and is usually a low maintenance plant. MMidnite Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243767290653437535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-79675745365276017492015-05-13T10:35:55.947-05:002015-05-13T10:35:55.947-05:00I vote for wildflowers or strawberries, great idea...I vote for wildflowers or strawberries, great ideas.<br /><br />AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-46068221507055427382015-05-13T09:27:14.104-05:002015-05-13T09:27:14.104-05:00Strawberry patch? Strawberry patch? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-83074061854350541192015-05-13T06:45:00.452-05:002015-05-13T06:45:00.452-05:00You wanted flowers----forget the grass you will ju...You wanted flowers----forget the grass you will just have to water, then mow. What about a wild flower garden? You could scatter wildflower seeds and let nature take its course. It could be beautiful. Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317992740650387671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-21889728229034607532015-05-13T02:22:25.945-05:002015-05-13T02:22:25.945-05:00jaz@octoberfarm -- Love your philosophy. I, too,...jaz@octoberfarm -- Love your philosophy. I, too, am laughing out loud. Midnite Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243767290653437535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-46185094789162370752015-05-13T00:19:28.521-05:002015-05-13T00:19:28.521-05:00Another clover suggestion (the wildflowers I love ...Another clover suggestion (the wildflowers I love too) I like the idea of a twofer!! Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-60749025198199428952015-05-13T00:18:58.761-05:002015-05-13T00:18:58.761-05:00I hadn't heard of the straw but it makes sense...I hadn't heard of the straw but it makes sense...thanks. We don't 'have' to be in a hurry, but I don't want it to be muddy for too long. ;-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30052443683063688512015-05-13T00:17:59.494-05:002015-05-13T00:17:59.494-05:00Clover? I never thought about that. I like that ...Clover? I never thought about that. I like that idea, though this is far from the bees, but of course they do travel a long way anyway. Thanks, I will check into that. Stay tuned!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-63324962512805435702015-05-13T00:17:05.969-05:002015-05-13T00:17:05.969-05:00Will do, I was thinking that when we have another ...Will do, I was thinking that when we have another week of steady rainy days (which we do get) that would be a good time to put down some seeds. Thanks!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-17257219421145151812015-05-13T00:16:15.305-05:002015-05-13T00:16:15.305-05:00We need to put you on the 'research' staff...We need to put you on the 'research' staff, ha. Thanks!! Great links and I had never heard of buffalo grass, will check that out. Those Aggies know their stuff (contrary to what UT grads might say, lol, inside Texas joke for those elsewhere).1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-66191022361038048102015-05-13T00:14:34.521-05:002015-05-13T00:14:34.521-05:00St Augustine is what most everyone has in these pa...St Augustine is what most everyone has in these parts and I don't think you can get that in seeds, or at least to grow easily from seeds. Plugs is a good idea, I didn't think about. Thanks!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-7751074282973157232015-05-13T00:13:15.927-05:002015-05-13T00:13:15.927-05:00HA, that made me laugh out loud. They do look pre...HA, that made me laugh out loud. They do look pretty 'en masse' huh? LOL!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-56622777145683142002015-05-13T00:12:44.617-05:002015-05-13T00:12:44.617-05:00Great idea, I will ask around too. That spray stu...Great idea, I will ask around too. That spray stuff is neat but I just wonder about how well it works. Wildflowers is a good idea, though I guess that's the same process, seeds, straw, etc. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-15226779404198963932015-05-12T19:06:59.737-05:002015-05-12T19:06:59.737-05:00Here are 2 excellent articles on turf grass by Tex...Here are 2 excellent articles on turf grass by Texas A&M's research: <br />https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/answers4you/publications/Turf%20Selection%20SCS-2009-05lr.pdf<br />and <br />https://aggieturf.tamu.edu/answers4you/selection.html <br />Texas Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547037404676565726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-3876666144934013492015-05-12T19:01:28.161-05:002015-05-12T19:01:28.161-05:00I had a comment, it disappeared. I have better lu...I had a comment, it disappeared. I have better luck with "plugging" or "sprigging", transplanting a small clump of grass taken randomly from your lawn and plant it. It will fill in, the speed depends, of course, on the conditions and how closely you transplant. A combination of plugging and seeds would work even faster.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29972809957156763232015-05-12T17:36:10.856-05:002015-05-12T17:36:10.856-05:00When we had a new house with nothing but dirt surr...When we had a new house with nothing but dirt surrounding it, a company came out and scattered grass seed and put a bit of straw over it. They did it early in the spring. It rained a lot, and we ended up with a beautiful yard. I can't grow much grass here in Florida. My back yard doesn't get sun, and when it rains, the "yard" turns into Lake Junebug, which kills the little bit of grass that tries to grow occasionally. I like the suggestion from Jacquelineand to seed with wildflowers or clover.<br /><br />Love,<br />Janie.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-40278114070285654382015-05-12T16:34:09.818-05:002015-05-12T16:34:09.818-05:00Why not seed with wildflowers, or a clover mix? Th...Why not seed with wildflowers, or a clover mix? Then it will fill in quickly, and help provide for your bees... an excellent twofer!The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-85862412271646184672015-05-12T15:27:02.362-05:002015-05-12T15:27:02.362-05:00If you are after coverage in a hurry, perhaps you ...If you are after coverage in a hurry, perhaps you could consider the 'turf' route. Otherwise I would talk to a local supplier and find out what grass type best suits your area. And spread it, cover it with straw, and hope. It always seems to be patchy when grown from seed.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-1921705759697264712015-05-12T15:24:45.230-05:002015-05-12T15:24:45.230-05:00what about white or red clover? i must admit that ...what about white or red clover? i must admit that i love white and red clover! it will fill in the space beautifully and eventually take over all of your grass. which is a good thing because bees love clover! just a thought.<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-62275864885383357032015-05-12T14:56:34.920-05:002015-05-12T14:56:34.920-05:00We've overseeded our lawn a few times....deter...We've overseeded our lawn a few times....determine if you need sun, partial sun or shade grass....scratch up the earth a bit with a rake...hand broadcast the seed....sprinkle with water every day that it doesn't rain...cross you fingers (hey, it helps).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-51980565021307763402015-05-12T14:32:57.608-05:002015-05-12T14:32:57.608-05:00One thing I did forget to mention is when putting ...One thing I did forget to mention is when putting down grass seed; cover with straw. It helps keep the soil warm and moist for the seeds to germinate plus will also keep the birds from eating the seed.<br />Found this link for you on laying the straw.<br />http://homeguides.sfgate.com/put-straw-grass-seed-69669.html<br /><br />Step by step on planting grass seed. It's pretty detailed but some of the steps you can skip like going over it with a roller, etc. We always just used a garden rake and raked the soil and the seed and then covered with straw<br />http://www.garden-counselor-lawn-care.com/planting-grass-seed.html<br /><br />Another link on the basics of sowing seed<br />http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a-Lawn-EasilyColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-49908594757845250052015-05-12T13:54:15.989-05:002015-05-12T13:54:15.989-05:00If you really want a good coverage of grass; go wi...If you really want a good coverage of grass; go with Buffalo grass seed.<br />http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/turf/publications/buffalo.html<br /><br />http://www.seedsource.com/catalog/detail.asp?product_id=2001<br /><br />http://www.outsidepride.com/seed/grass-seed/buffalo-grass-seed.html<br />Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-26100666804363402562015-05-12T12:40:24.599-05:002015-05-12T12:40:24.599-05:00You probably ought to go for sod or plugs of it, i...You probably ought to go for sod or plugs of it, it will fill in fast. The seeds you see on TV will not grow where you are. St Augustine is the most popular for your area.<br />Recycled Cottage & Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209720538924091082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-69483552091145558632015-05-12T12:19:37.893-05:002015-05-12T12:19:37.893-05:00you could be like me and just have solid dandelion...you could be like me and just have solid dandelions. those little buggers are resistant to everything. they never turn brown, they don't need to be fertilized and they come back in even bigger numbers each year. one of these days if i disappear, look for my body under the goddamn dandelions.jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.com