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I have a large back yard that is nothing but dirt, stickers and tumbleweeds. Since I live in NM I was wondering if it's possible to lay down a weed barrier after cleaning the weeds and then laying sod? I really want a beautiful grassy yard for my children and ourselves. Please help me as to what I can do to get a yard this coming spring. I'm not a green thumb and have no plants or trees or anything.
10/25/200811:10:23 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
If you are putting down sod you won't need to put down weed barrier. The sod is thick enough to keep anything from gowing up through it. Check the soil depth in the yard--we recommend at least 4 inches of soil for a healthy lawn, and if you currently have only weeds it may be a sign of poor or thin soil. It will likely be a good idea to put down at least an inch, regardless. Two might be better depending on the condition of your soil.The single most important decision you will make is the variety of grass you put in. Look for a drought and heat tolerant turf grass. St. Augustine is out. It requires a lot of water and is prone to disease. You'll be fighting to keep it healthy for as long as you have it. Buffalo grass is a good choice for drier areas. There are several different varieties. Check with a local grass farm or lawn service to see what turf grasses fare best in your area.Whenever you put the lawn in we recommend putting down a thin layer of compost as well as an organic lawn fertilizer. We recommend waiting until after you're last frost date in the spring before putting in the lawn--if you try it right now it won't get established before winter. Keep it well watered while its getting established. Top dress the lawn with compost every fall for consistently healthy grass.
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