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DIY & Home Improvement

LaydeeBug

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7. The problem might be that your soil is too compacted...maybe overseed this season?

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 03:32 PM

Apr 2016

I would consider overseeding with some clover to increase the nitrates in your soil and help soften things up a little bit.

I wish I lived closer so I could help more.

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Lawn question, maybe you can help. [View all] Paper Roses Apr 2016 OP

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I use something similar to this Mosby Apr 2016 #4

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in your shoes mopinko Apr 2016 #6

The problem might be that your soil is too compacted...maybe overseed this season? LaydeeBug Apr 2016 #7

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Wish I could. I live in a 200 year old New England house. Paper Roses Apr 2016 #9

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