Mortnuke, Edger please read or anyone in NC area

[bstone77]

I'm tearing out a yard due to bermudagrass problems, Was wondering an alternative to straw so as not to start more problems with that, someone suggested a barley hay, also wondering what kind of seed would be the best to use for overall cleanliness and appearance, not concerned w/ costs really, more concerned w/ making this a pleasing job. Thanks in advance.

[RRS]

I started using a new product called "Seed Aid". It's a hydraulic mulch that's similiar to Lesco's Seed Starter and Penn Mulch. You can get it with or without starter fert in it. We've had excellent results with it this year in areas where traffic or washing was a concern. Lesco's Seed Starter is a very good product also, but a little more expensive for the same thing.

The most important thing to remember is to put it down heavy. At least 50lbs/1000.

[bstone77]

Casey

I don't really understand how that was relevant to my question.

I started using a new product called "Seed Aid". It's a hydraulic mulch that's similiar to Lesco's Seed Starter and Penn Mulch. You can get it with or without starter fert in it. We've had excellent results with it this year in areas where traffic or washing was a concern. Lesco's Seed Starter is a very good product also, but a little more expensive for the same thing.

The most important thing to remember is to put it down heavy. At least 50lbs/1000.

[RRS]

I don't really understand how that was relevant to my question

I thought you were looking for an alternative to straw. Seed Aid.

[bstone77]

I thought you were looking for an alternative to straw. Seed Aid.

sorry I was on the pnone when I read your response, you are correct where can I purchase this?

[bstone77]

Is this seed aid practical to use in to cover a 4,000 sq. ft area, I don't have a high traffic or a slope problem, I'm just trying to eliminate the weed problems that come w/ the straw.

sorry I was on the pnone when I read your response, you are correct where can I purchase this?

[RRS]

Here's a link to the website. You may have to call them to find a distributor. Sorry that's the best I can come up with.

http://www.profileproducts.com/lawn/lawn_4.html

[hardboiled]

You asked... Was wondering an alternative to straw
He replied....I started using a new product called "Seed Aid". It's a hydraulic mulch that's similiar to Lesco's Seed Starter and Penn Mulch.

[RRS]

Hardboiled you must have the only computer on the forum slower than mine. :p

[bstone77]

i was on the phone and misread his response, sorry I was thinking about another part of the question. How bout a seed recommendation?

You asked... Was wondering an alternative to straw
He replied....I started using a new product called "Seed Aid". It's a hydraulic mulch that's similiar to Lesco's Seed Starter and Penn Mulch.

[RRS]

Where in N.C. are you? Better yet, what zone are you in?

[MortNuke]

BStone77,

Seed Aide is an excellent replacement for wheat straw.

You can get both Seed Aide and an excellent Turf-Type Fescue grass seed called "Queen City Mix" (similar to Lesco's Transition Blend) at Seed Planter's Supply. It is located North of Charlotte (Huntersville), at I-77 Exit 23. Their website is seedplanterssupply.com for more information. Ask for Todd.

HTH,

Mort

[bstone77]

Casey, I'm in Winston Salem.

[RRS]

I should've asked a few more questions the first time. How much sun, what's the area used for, is it irrigated, is the customer going to commit to a weed control/fertilizer program. I'd follow Mort's advice. I don't know how close the place he recommened is to you, but if it's too far, find a Lesco and use their Transition Blend.

If price is not a concern think about renting a slit seeder.

[bstone77]

I have a lesco dealer nearby, I've just got in the business, and not very knowledgable yet, I'm about 1.5 hours from Mort. This is for a friend so I"m very concerned about quality, he has no irrigation,(spring project though) not really any slopes, his main concern is gettng rid of the bermudagrass, which I'm gonna turn the ground up and it's been sprayed so it'll be starting from scratch. His weed and fert issues he will deal with hisself, I'm sure. He just didn't wanna use wheat straw. Good amount of sun, and it's just a front yard really no traffic other than when mowing.That's really all I know about it thus far, thanks guys for your replies.

I should've asked a few more questions the first time. How much sun, what's the area used for, is it irrigated, is the customer going to commit to a weed control/fertilizer program. I'd follow Mort's advice. I don't know how close the place he recommened is to you, but if it's too far, find a Lesco and use their Transition Blend.

If price is not a concern think about renting a slit seeder.