Please evaluate my grass planting plan.

[Ignoramus2772]

I appreciate your suggestion, thanks.

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[Tom Miller]

The kits are OK, but often not so accurate. Take several samples from a few different areas and compare them. Follow the directions with the kit carefully.

[Bob]

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I think you have roundup confused with something else.

Bob

[Bad Bob]

I agree, roundup bio-degrades in a few days. I sprayed some turf for new garden space and planted brussel sprouts two weeks later. They are about 18 inches high already. A couple of good rains should just about do the trick.

Bad Bob

"Cook him till he's blue, and smother him in onions."

[norminn]

Ignoramus25707 wrote: > In article , TURTLE wrote: >

I don't believe it is correct to assume the soil is acidic because pines grow there. Ours is sandy/alkaline and pines grow fine. Taking a soil sample from several areas, then taking it to extension service is recommended here to assess for pH, soil pests, nutrient deficiencies, etc.

Roundup is not a great idea, especially in root zone of plants you want to keep. It would not be necessary unless the weed growth is too heavy for the tiller. There is plenty of weed seed in what you will till, so the Roundup is not "final" anyway.

I wouldn't plant grass up to the fruit trees, because you may damage the trunks mowing. Is is generally recommended that you mulch (properly, not right up against trunk). Garden centers will sell you a lot of stuff, like tree wrap, that isn't necessarily good for fruit trees. Here is a link to Illinois Extension Service. Our extension service, locally in Florida, is a great resource - can bring in weeds or pests for identification and advice, talk to master gardeners for advice.

[NorMinn]

[Ignoramus11156]

thanks, a great link...

i