tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post6519782905786867999..comments2024-03-09T03:33:49.996-05:00Comments on Organic Lawn DIY: Removing Ground Ivy From LawnsOrganichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16339174947154776300noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-423896763722842512018-02-23T10:51:08.699-05:002018-02-23T10:51:08.699-05:00Hi there, I dutifully removed by hand tons of cree...Hi there, I dutifully removed by hand tons of creeping ivy last autumn, reseeded and watered and the grass came in pretty well - but with some patches that didn't take. <br /><br />Now, it is spring and the creeping charlie is worse now that it was last year and is in places it never was last year. It has pretty much taken over and it is only getting worse day by day. <br /><br />You mention to do this in the autumn, but is it possible for me to do now at the end of february? Should I also reseed after dethatching? Will the dethatching also pull up the new grass? Thanks so much for any advice. Nicoleoliviadoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635814846640416522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-57054747962972829172017-12-14T13:14:45.317-05:002017-12-14T13:14:45.317-05:00Awesome job really it's great article.Awesome job really it's great article. Leslie Pivinhttps://httpskywalker.tumblr.com/post/165552081087/dont-use-harmful-chemical-laundry-detergent?is_related_post=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-27510812403784657272017-03-14T03:25:18.507-04:002017-03-14T03:25:18.507-04:00niceniceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509605685275297754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-85149479063322901032016-04-25T14:05:39.287-04:002016-04-25T14:05:39.287-04:00Some people have issues with clover in lawns for v...Some people have issues with clover in lawns for various reasons. Could be because they don't like how it looks or could be because they have someone with a bee allergy in the family. Bees are attracted to the flowers and they don't want a loved one to have to worry about bees in the lawn.<br /><br />A typical lawn will contain more than one type of grass so wouldn't be exactly a monoculture. Most seed mixtures will either contain a variety of different types of grass such as tall fescue, kentucky blue grass, fine fescue, perennial ryegrass, etc. Even with a single family of grass like tall fescue or kentucky blue grass there will be 3 or more different cultivars for diversity.DIY Organic Lawn Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823873941471899880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-92058466622258481542016-04-19T09:12:07.775-04:002016-04-19T09:12:07.775-04:00I thought white clover was beneficial to lawns, as...I thought white clover was beneficial to lawns, as it is nitrogen-fixing. Organic lawn care by definition rejects monoculture!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688299352580977626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-7694319875969809582010-05-20T13:49:13.381-04:002010-05-20T13:49:13.381-04:00Doh! Wrong word. I meant to put naturally occurrin...Doh! Wrong word. I meant to put naturally occurring mineral. I need to proof read more.<br /><br />Thanksdiyorganiclawncarehttp://diyorganiclawncare.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-84368612133566388242010-04-19T20:20:32.356-04:002010-04-19T20:20:32.356-04:00I don't recall seeing Borax on the periodic ta...I don't recall seeing Borax on the periodic table of the elements.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-46592934827657654142009-06-07T11:13:45.722-04:002009-06-07T11:13:45.722-04:00Glad you found it useful. I think you'll find ...Glad you found it useful. I think you'll find the thatch rake to be a lot easier on the back and knees and will help things go a lot faster.<br /><br />One thing I should have mentioned about clover is that it is generallly deeper in the soil than ground ivy. <br /><br />Sometimes it'll look like you're just combing the clover stems in an area where clover has been for a long time time. In those cases you might have to reach down, grab a few stems and slowly try and work it out after you've loosened the soil with the rake. <br /><br />If there is a big patch of clover you might end up with an area with very little grass that needs reseeding.<br /><br />Depending where you are and what type of grass seed you are planting, it might not be the best time to do this.<br /><br />It may take 2-3 years of proper lawn care and attacking the weeds to build a thick lawn that can crowd out most weeds.<br /><br />The edging is very good. It's important to install it properly. One mistake people make is installing it too high. Only part of the round top needs to be above the soil. Here's a site that has some good information on <a href="http://www.renegadegardener.com/content/94plasticedging.htm" rel="nofollow">installing landscape edging</a>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3375318389927737141.post-7182445060712674092009-06-06T15:50:45.636-04:002009-06-06T15:50:45.636-04:00I read this a couple of days ago because I was won...I read this a couple of days ago because I was wondering if a thatch rake might help and I was searching for information to back that up.<br /><br />This afternoon I decided to give it a try just using a little handheld 3 prong cultivator. I had a little bit of clover and more ground ivy. I have to say it worked well. The clover, ground ivy and other shallow rooted weeds came up but the established grass stayed put. Most of it anyway. <br /><br />I learned two things too. I thought I didn't need to dethatch but I probably do. I thought my lawn didn't have a lot of earthworms but I sure do. I didn't want to lose any so I spread out the debris and figured they'd head back underground since it was hot and sunny. Then I put the bag on the mower to sweep it all up.<br /><br />I only wanted to do a little bit with the cultivator but it was going so well I couldn't stop. Couldn't get it all because of the heat and awkward position.<br /><br />Thanks for confirming the tip and when I get a thatch rack to finish the job I'll make sure to come back and use your link!<br /><br />PS: You're right about the edging. I got some edging for $8 a roll that was only about 4" high. Didn't come with pegs (which are !*@# expensive!). After a couple of winters it kept coming up and cracking until I eventually ripped it out. Are you sure this edging will last?OrganicNooBnoreply@blogger.com