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Old 06-02-11, 04:11 PM   #9
TimJFowler
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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls View Post
I finally got a reply from my local Extension Office:It all seems logical, though I've heard conflicting advice on point 3. I'll have to overseed half of the lawn, and see which half does better. I hope all their advice is evidence based and has been scientifically tested. The Extension Office is operated by a well-respected university, so I bet it is.
I'd bet the Extension Office is probably right. I would also suggest finding out which grasses are native to your area. Natives should need less water and fertilizer than the varieties the big box home center sells. Also, planting a variety of native grasses avoids problems of monoculture while giving a more uniform appearance than what is growing in your yard now.

Native Plants – Upstate NY

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Tim
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