10phone2 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 After dealing with hit or miss from the typical box chain stores, any suggestions of local grass seed, topsoil, advice places for local stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 For the most part, when you live in Columbus, the box stores are likely going to be your cheapest and most convenient. I'd head to Home Depot or Lowes, and tractor supply if there is one. If you want a drive and find a grain store or mill near you, that's where I would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 You could try Rural King, if you're out by Marion. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangman2011 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 hit or miss results or finding it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Are you re-seeding an existing lawn? Rent an overseeder: https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment/detail/1162/0700014/lawn-overseeder-dethatcher-self-prop/ 1) Clear major winter branches/limbs 2) Overseed 3) Water (if it's not raining) It'll take a couple of months for the roots to grow, but that's what I'm going to do in the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 The stuff at Rural King or similar stores is BY FAR the best price. I did my entire lawn (new) with it. You can even order fancy shit like real Kentucky Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Not sure about seed, but I bet Ohio Mulch has most of what you need. Haven't used them in a while but always good service from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I've fallen in love with Menard's over the last couple of years. Quick check of their website shows Pennington bluegrass seed for $18.99 and some other cheaper Kentucky Bluegrass blend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Sorry, yes it would be an overseed and the back yard needs to be leveled big time. I think I may go with the tall fescue blend for a more durable lawn during the summer. The problem is that the previous owner did zero lawn care and let her dogs fuck up the yard for years. The plus was we got the home for a good price and she wasn't horrible to negotiate with. The backyard went from a step above section 8 to ehhh, now I want it to be a show piece for the next owner. Thanks for the tip of rural king and Ohio Mulch. I can have Ohio Mulch or Kurtz brothers bulk deliver soil and go with Rural King for seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I've fallen in love with Menard's over the last couple of years. Quick check of their website shows Pennington bluegrass seed for $18.99 and some other cheaper Kentucky Bluegrass blend...What size? Rural King sells 3 lb for $12.99 or 50 lb for $119.99 Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Sorry, yes it would be an overseed and the back yard needs to be leveled big time. I think I may go with the tall fescue blend for a more durable lawn during the summer. The problem is that the previous owner did zero lawn care and let her dogs fuck up the yard for years. The plus was we got the home for a good price and she wasn't horrible to negotiate with. The backyard went from a step above section 8 to ehhh, now I want it to be a show piece for the next owner. Thanks for the tip of rural king and Ohio Mulch. I can have Ohio Mulch or Kurtz brothers bulk deliver soil and go with Rural King for seed. Slinger Jones is the only way to go for Topsoil if you can get the truck in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 What size? Rural King sells 3 lb for $12.99 or 50 lb for $119.99 Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Eww....$18.99 for 3lbs of Pennington at Menards. I thought I could save big money at Menaaaaaaaaaards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Slinger Jones is the only way to go for Topsoil if you can get the truck in there no way getting a truck back there and they are out of 2 out of 3 soils. Looks like its wheel barrow time. So far this is the best deal so far that I can find: https://www.kbcolumbus.com/top-soil/growers-blend-soil-detail or a few bucks more: https://www.kbcolumbus.com/top-soil/professional-blend-soil-detail Edited March 26, 2019 by 10phone2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Ha. What are the odds....we just went to Kurtz Brothers to get grass seed today. Decent prices and lots of options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 I am the operation manager at kurtz brothers.i have helped many members on this board. Lmk what you need and I will get you friends & family discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Eww....$18.99 for 3lbs of Pennington at Menards. I thought I could save big money at Menaaaaaaaaaards... ohh Menards... The walmart of the home improvement stores.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Ha. What are the odds....we just went to Kurtz Brothers to get grass seed today. Decent prices and lots of options. I am the operation manager at kurtz brothers.i have helped many members on this board. Lmk what you need and I will get you friends & family discount. Damn. I didn't know... Next time though I'll keep it in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stallion Motorsports1647545491 Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 On a side note, anyone else's grass go to complete shit over the winter? This is the first year our back yard is completely trashed. Guessing it's due to how wet the winter was. I have full sections I can just pull up, zero roots in the ground. Going to be an interesting spring. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I am the operation manager at kurtz brothers.i have helped many members on this board. Lmk what you need and I will get you friends & family discount. Cole, thank you for stepping up for CR. I will shoot you a pm. Everyone else, thank you. I feel that I need to do a yard build thread and adulting comes fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 On a side note, anyone else's grass go to complete shit over the winter? This is the first year our back yard is completely trashed. Guessing it's due to how wet the winter was. I have full sections I can just pull up, zero roots in the ground. Going to be an interesting spring. Tom Yes, I've noticed that as well. My grass was never awesome but it was decent all around despite the kids and this year it looks very different then prior winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I agree. I'm seeing moss in places that it shouldn't be and there wasn't leaves on the ground. I'm also seeing parts of the yard grow grass that was covered by mulch. I'm not putting up the trampoline until mid summer because it literally fucked our back yard every spot it sat over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I agree. I'm seeing moss in places that it shouldn't be and there wasn't leaves on the ground. I'm also seeing parts of the yard grow grass that was covered by mulch. I'm not putting up the trampoline until mid summer because it literally fucked our back yard every spot it sat over. Grass grew better where out trampoline was lol. But I did move it a touch every other cutting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 I've got moss too. I don't usually give a shit about the yard but what am I supposed to do to fix this shit? Rake it and throw seed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted March 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Grass grew better where out trampoline was lol. But I did move it a touch every other cutting It was brand new and I'm convinced that it had a coating on it that washed off every time it rained and killed the grass. I moved it weekly and all it did was spread the dead zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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