Put together SFG recipe for "Mel's Mix" (1/3 vermiculite, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 compost) this weekend. Very hard work. Would not recommend attempting to build boxes, make soil mix and plant the same day. Started to rain, so I didn't actually attach the grid (just laid it over the top), but I guess the smells from all the compost proved too irresistible for our dog. That little garden girl got caught "black pawed"! It's a good thing I hadn't put any seeds yet! I just wanted to be sure the soil was ready to go since it is supposed to rain for the next few days and I thought it would be good for the soil to be thoroughly moistened.
Also, just got my shipment of micro clover from Bailey Seed. According to what I've read, over-seeding with micro clover will help provide nitrogen to your grass ( clover is nitrogen fixing), is more resistant to drought and pet urine, will blend into grass and stay green year round . It's a little expensive (~$25 lb), but hopefully it will pay off in the long term. We're supposed to have the lawn undergo core aeration next week, so I plan to seed the backyard with clover afterward. Anyone else have any experience overseeding with clover?
