Grass in front Yard (9/25-9/27/11)

In the spring we put down seed in the front half of the yard where it had been tore up by the city a few years back.  It was not taken care of when they put in sod, so Mike took out all the dead stuff and put down seed.  We had an overtaking of crab grass and pretty much none of the grass grew.  Our front boulevard was pretty much dead and ugly. 

Last weekend we attended a class at Gertens to learn about lawn care.  We learned that after October 1st it is a little late to put down any seed in MN.  Plus we would have to make sure the crab grass is dead by either waiting until it freezes and dies or use a weed killer and then wait 7-10 days before putting down any seed.  Pretty much they recommended waiting until spring to do anything with it.  

Mike took a rake to the dead crab grass and it ended up pulling up pretty easy and exposing the dirt.  He decided just to take it all out and then put down sod.  Not really his intent for a Sunday afternoon, but that's what it turned into!

 Taking out all the dead grass

 Daddies little helpers!

 Ready for sod!

Mike picked up sod from a place in Hamlake for a whole 80 cents a roll!  Great deal!

 Finally a nice green front yard!!

An update on the backyard grass:  It is growing in beautifully!!  We have a yard full of grass!  We are very pleased this go-round!