Re: {OT} Lawn Care

"mark_digital" <xxx976@comcast.com> wrote in message
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> This may sound like a silly question but have to ask it. Does raking
> stimulate grass to grow? I'm aware that a gentle raking is good because it
> may remove thatch buildup.
> I'm considering using bonemeal this season, for the first time. Will it do
> any good to lightly apply it without disturbing the ground?
> Lastly, is there a natural inhibitor for dandelions? I'd rather avoid
> chemicals. I screwed up my lawn last year big time and don't want a
> repeat.
>[/color]

I don't think that lawn care is off-topic. I bought a Honda lawnmower. It
was slightly less expensive than a Civic.

"Mark A" <nobody@nowhere.com> wrote in message
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> "mark_digital" <xxx976@comcast.com> wrote in message
> news:urmdncKlKLuGVd_ZRVn-qQ@comcast.com...[color=green]
>> This may sound like a silly question but have to ask it. Does raking
>> stimulate grass to grow? I'm aware that a gentle raking is good because
>> it may remove thatch buildup.
>> I'm considering using bonemeal this season, for the first time. Will it
>> do any good to lightly apply it without disturbing the ground?
>> Lastly, is there a natural inhibitor for dandelions? I'd rather avoid
>> chemicals. I screwed up my lawn last year big time and don't want a
>> repeat.
>>[/color]
>
> I don't think that lawn care is off-topic. I bought a Honda lawnmower. It
> was slightly less expensive than a Civic.
>[/color]
LOL 'slightly'

Natalie