seeding

As if we didn't have enough projects going around the house, we decided to tackle another one over the weekend. This one at least we were able to start and finish in one day: we seeded the backyard.

My dad decided to fly up for 2 days to help us get the job done. Unfortunately I did not get a before- picture that included all of the weeds we had let grow, but the first step of the process was a few hours of 4 people weeding an approximately 1500 sq ft area. We ended up with an entire trash can full of dandelions, and were left with this:

Next step was to use the power rake/ thrasher and loosen up the dirt. We rented it from the hardware store just down the road.

David went over it multiple times on progressively lower settings, loosening up more and more dirt, until we were left with practically no grass in our lawn.

Then my mom and I sprinkled seed over the entire yard and I went back over it with a rake and covered it with the loose dirt as best I could.

My dad followed not too far behind with a sod-roller, which is just a big-pushable barrel, that you fill with water to make heavy that packs down the seed and dirt to protect it from the elements.

When all was said and done, about 6ish hours later, we had this:

Now we are impatiently awaiting next summer when we will (hopefully) be able to enjoy yard games and fires back there.

Project Breakdown:

Seed: $64.96

Fertilizer: $8.97

Power Rake Rental: $35

Sod Roller Rental: $10

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Total: $118. 93