I DON'T LIKE YOUR GRASS!

I LOVE IT!!! IT's DAMN NICE!!! GREAT JOB!!!

that is absolutely beautiful! i'm truly amazed. i wish i had st augustine instead of centipede.

What tool do you use to cut the sides? It's so even and perfect curving!

I was hoping this textbook example of a southern lawn renovation would stay at the top of the forum forever. I might have done it differently, but in seeing your results, I don't think I would have done it as well.

Maybe the forum should have a "lawn of the month" contest, LOL.

I must give credit where credit is do.

I learned everything I know about Organic Lawn Care from all the knowledge people on this site. I started at the Organic Lawn Care FAQ and read it several time. I still use it for reference. I read a lot of past post, asked a lot of question, learned from my mistakes and made some modifications. I also take full advantage of my Local Extension office and their website. Theres not much on organics but you can get a ton of info about your turf species.

I understand with the organic approach that there is no "quick fix" and I am ok with that. My lawn has some weeds in it and I either pull them by hand or leave them be. I have a few small areas in my back yard that were eaten/partial eaten by Sod Web. Nothing a little compost cant fix. I also had gray leaf spot in a few areas, I let it be, the problem went away.

If you notice a problem area and it isn't effected badly, Monitor it, Make sure its not spreading and it might take care of itself. If you notice the areas spreading or getting worse its time to take action, come here and ask questions.

I still feel the most Important approach to Organic Lawn Care is:

1. Mulch Mow at the highest recommended height for your grass type.

2. Always use a sharp balanced blade.

3. Mow often.

4. Water deeply 3/4-1" and infrequently, or when 30-50% of your grass shows signs of stress/wilting. (Example: Once or Twice a week in summer, and whenever the lawn needs it in winter.)

5. Only water in the early morning hours. After 2am.

Scoot cat: If you'll notice, there is nothing particularly organic about your 1-5 list. That's what I try to tell everyone. You don't have to spend a lot of money to have a great lawn. Just water it infrequently and don't mow too short. In my opinion proper watering overcomes 60% of the problems (weeds, deep roots, and soil health/compaction), mulch-mowing high cures 30% (weeds, recycling organic nutrition, deep roots, and thatch), and fertilizer resolves the last 10% (color and density in come grasses). From what I've seen organic lawns have a deeper green color than synthetic lawns. The synthetic lawns will green up more quickly but they will rarely be as dark green as an organic lawn.

From your pictures it looks like your lawn was dormant last March. Just for grins, you might try watering it an inch a week all winter and see if it remains green and growing. It seems to work in my neighborhood. A previous neighbor mowed her lawn every week for 3 years.

skoot, ya lawn looks like carpet. hey when you say you used an organic fert was it just any organic fert? what i am asking is was it a lawn specific fert?

What tool do you use to cut the sides? It's so even and perfect curving!

I use a regular trimmer with the shaft turned sideway. It not perfectly even upon closer inspection.

hey when you say you used an organic fert was it just any organic fert?

I used a product called luscious lawn & garden 3-1-5. (by Bradfield Organics) I used it because it was a mild fert with molasses and a high amount of potassium. Its alfafa based, which is excellent for rooting.
Nutrients for this product are derived from alfalfa, molasses, sulfate of potash, and meat meal.