So, after excavating the basement to repair a drain line, resheath/reshingle roof, we tore up the yard somethin’ fierce.
so, being my sod was about 4” higher than the sidewalks and curb, I stripped the sod with a skid-steer to bring it back down to level with the sidewalk.
we are going to roto-till a portion of this to blend it off, and allow for better leveling. I am aware roto-tilling is slightly frowned upon, but I live on a clay ball, and this ground is hard.
the idea is to ship out several loads and replace some with manure, level, and replant. I’m in North Dakota, just thought it a good idea to ask for some advice.
what would a person plant that would be -40F - 105F, violent winters but somewhat drought resistant? Something that’s overall lower on the maintenance scale but with reasonable curb appeal? And how would you go about planting? Seed and roll?
staying on the cheaper side of things so I’m ok with doing more work, this would be the 3rd house I’ve reseeded, the other two with great success, but just thought I’d like to hear from the pros if there’s something I should do before seeding time or as such.
appreciate any info you have to offer!
again, I’m on a cell phone. Have no idea why cell phones invert images on forums.
so, being my sod was about 4” higher than the sidewalks and curb, I stripped the sod with a skid-steer to bring it back down to level with the sidewalk.
we are going to roto-till a portion of this to blend it off, and allow for better leveling. I am aware roto-tilling is slightly frowned upon, but I live on a clay ball, and this ground is hard.
the idea is to ship out several loads and replace some with manure, level, and replant. I’m in North Dakota, just thought it a good idea to ask for some advice.
what would a person plant that would be -40F - 105F, violent winters but somewhat drought resistant? Something that’s overall lower on the maintenance scale but with reasonable curb appeal? And how would you go about planting? Seed and roll?
staying on the cheaper side of things so I’m ok with doing more work, this would be the 3rd house I’ve reseeded, the other two with great success, but just thought I’d like to hear from the pros if there’s something I should do before seeding time or as such.
appreciate any info you have to offer!
again, I’m on a cell phone. Have no idea why cell phones invert images on forums.