A brown lawn ridden with weeds is not appealing. When planning to install or spruce up your lawn, you’re presented with an important decision: Should you seed or sod it? And what about hydroseeding? Why choose sod? With the pattern of monsoon rains every week for the last year and a half, new seed sort of floats to the top of the mud like Rice Krispies and then pools or runs off. Choosing sod provides an instant lawn option that requires less tending by the homeowner, and honestly less cost of repeated erosion events. Particularly useful for slight slopes, sod eliminates seed runoff and only needs watering once a day, as opposed to twice a day with seed. Sod can also be laid at any time throughout the year, whereas grass seeding only can be done in limited windows in spring and early fall. Sod can be used after the first two weeks, unlike seeded lawns, which require safeguarding against foot traffic or wildlife for five weeks Why choose seed? On the flip side, seeding can be cost-effective alternative to sod, especially for large areas, flat yards where the savings of labor could be significant. However, seeding is limited to one month in spring and seven weeks in fall due to soil temperatures. After April, the long sunny days of heat stifles and kills baby grass seedlngs before they establish, and the hot soil favors weed seeds. Seeding in summer can just end up with a weed-infested lawn. If you have partial shade in the afternoon on the proposed seeding area, an April lawn seeding can work well, otherwise we recommend Aug. 25 to Oct. 5 as the best time to seed a lawn. Hydroseeding can also improve the chances of lawn establishment in spring, and is similar in cost to hay and hand seeding. Hydroseeding uses a crushed paper pulp to mix the seeds and fertilizer in a tank. It is then sprayed from a trailer by hose to the lawn area, which was previously prepared. The colored pulp “medium” keeps the seed moist and cool by absorbing water and delivering nutrients directly to the seedling, in a similar fashion as a natural bed of partially composted forest litter mulch. At Trout Brook, our approach to lawn installation involves first removing the old weedy sod with a machine bucket, then leveling the yard with a top layer of fresh screened soil and light compost. We texture the ground with rakes to accept the new grass seed or sod roots. This process is typically completed in a day and sets the stage for a vigorous growth. The next day we finish the job with either seed or sod and then set you up with a fertilization program to ensure long-term success of your investment. Environmentally gentle weed control and watering programs are also outlined and recommended, resulting in a finished lawn that enhances the appeal of your home. For a quote on seed or sod, please reach out to Ian or myself. You can call or text us at (860) 888-8472 or email troutbrooktree@gmail.com Elevate Your Curb Appeal Seed Vs. Sod
AQUAMARINE BASKETBALL BUTTERFLY CLOVER MADNESS SPRING TANGERINE WOMEN Chipotle-Inspired Chicken Burrito Bowl Inspired by EasyChickenRecipes.com DAFFODIL GREEN IDES LEPRECHAUN
Ingredients
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2 boneless chicken breasts
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1 cup canned black beans
2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika
1 avocado, cubed 1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1/2 tsp chili pepper
1/2 tsp salt
For Salsa •
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1/2 tomato, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 2 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
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4 tbsp lime juice
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1 cup canned corn
Salt, to taste
Directions •
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In a medium-size bowl, add chicken, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated. • In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 7 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate. • In a large bowl, layer the rice, lettuce, corn, beans, and cooked chicken. • In a separate bowl, mix together salsa ingredients, then pour over the chicken mixture. • Top with avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Enjoy!
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