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The Challenge was to turn all this good ol' Texas RED
DIRT into a Lush GREEN (Bermuda Grass) LAWN.
The had to accomplished by Hand-Watering in that there is no underground sprinkler system. Last updated: 04/28/2016 05:01 AM |
Front - North facing - June 2011
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East side of House -June 2011
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West side of Front - June 2011 |
The entry is so much more inviting.
Just have to keep pulling weeds.
August 2012 |
While the grass was growing,
a new neighbor built a house.
August 2012
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Now the horses next door have
a loving green lawn to admire.
August 2012 |
Back Yard - North - June 2011
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Back Yard - south facing - June 2011
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Back Yard - West - June 2011
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Back Yard - East - June 2011
In 2012 the East side is still dirt.
Eventually an orchard?
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The "Iris River" is on the East side
of the Doggie Fence.
August 2012 |
Doggie Yard - all fenced in and
with grass. We duct-taped a tarp over the
shop (due south) door to keep out dirt.
August 2012
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Raised beds are South of the "Iris River"
behind the Doggie Fence. The Shop
is West of the Beds.
August 2012 |
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We did such a
good job growing grass
that we bought a tractor
in July 2012 to mow the lawn.
(OK a John Deere riding lawn mower) |
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How we Coaxed a Green Lawn: Growing
green lawn was a challenge - we sowed seeds, grew plugs, and transplanted slugs. |
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