Abby Williams

Thank You so much for all the responses! I've been pondering and reading them over.. It's hard to have clover and not perfect grass when that seems to be going on with most lawns in the neighborhood. I think clover is wonderful, but I don't want it to creep into my neighbors yard who sees it as bad. It's amazing how i feel sort of brain washed by how you are suppose to take care of your lawn.. I was super excited to see This Old House have an artilcle about organic lawn care, but it still seems so hidden. I've gotten help with lawncare from all of my neighbors which I totally appreciate, but I know it's not safe (for anyone). It truly is nice looking. I want a pretty yard, but I'm on a mission to change the status quo. As cheesy as this may sound, I really appreciate your support.
So my goal, have a nice lawn, respect and love my neighbors, but change it organically that they would see "beautiful" and "manageable" doesn't have to be sprayed.

One question: I live in Delaware Ohio whatever zone that is. What brand and type of grass should I get for reseeding because their are some pretty bare spots when I dig up weeds? (There was a link on Wheaton's article but it did not work.)

So I am new to owning a home and new to even taking care of a plant so let me tell you though I want to be organic. (I have a lot of pressure to "spray") I live in suburbia and I read your articlae on how organic lawn care for the cheap and lazy..yay. short on cash and time so this works well for me. Anywho, here's my question(s)...

1.) Do all the grasses you buy for your lawn have GMOs or is there another option? I'm a little confused by this..

2.) When I find out the ph level in the soil, what do I do in order (aerate, ph balancer, seed, cornmeal...?) in the beginning of summer --or should I just wait till fall and pick weeds? sooo far away!

3.) I know clover is good for my lawn buuut, I've left it their for a while and I was wondering the best way to dig it up so that I can plant grass?

4.) Can you just aerate put down seed and soil with out pulling the weeds? (and still come out with good grass)

5.) I live in Delaware ohio if you could just tell me what brand of seed to buy that would be great. Thankyou!