The PERFECT Lawn and Organic Garden

Your Gay Husband Tip of the Day :

Sometimes We All Need A Do-Over



After the Do-Over

 The PERFECT Lawn and Organic Garden
It was 5 years ago when we moved into our house. We ended up removing several trees that were in bad shape as well making room to put in the pool. Due to the ground settling from the movement of the soil and the decaying of roots from the trees that were removed, the ground seemed to sink several inches. For the last 2 years we had snow and below freezing temperatures that took it's toll on the yard as well. This occured in both the grass areas as well as the Organic Planting beds. The planting beds run 2 sides of the yard from one end to the other. The entire yard is organic so we don't use fertilizer other than the Organic mulch. It has natural enzymes in it that will break down and enrich and feed the soil.


Lawn Before Do-Over



Lawn Before Do-Over

Not only did the soil sink, it also got taken over with weeds in areas so I decided it was time to start over from the beginning.

Lawn and Weeds Removed

Organic Planter Beds - Before

First all the grass and weeds needed to be removed with a shovel. It remove some top sol as well. This will ensure that the weeds will NOT grow back.

Marking Sprinklers

Now that we have a blank slate, it is time to rebuild. I added Enriched Top soil that is made for sod. The areas were filled so that they would be level with the top of the cement. It was recommended to plan for a 7% settling or the soil. The sprinklers were marked and the flood drains were covered so they would be easy to find and know where to cut the sod so it fits snug. The entire yard has drains that run under it both in the planting beds as well as the grassy areas to prevent flooding.

Lawn - After

Lawn - After

It feels so good to know  that the entire yard has had it's little face lift. The lawn looks great and in a month or so it will be even more lush. It just needs a to be watered.

Organic Planting Beds - After

Organic Planting Beds - After

The best thing about adding  the organic soil and mulch to the plantings beds is that it makes caring for them much easier. With an organic garden you get more birds and butterfly's and you never need to worry about your pets.


I added 4 inches of Organic soil and 2 inches Organic mulch to the planting beds.
This was alot of hard work and planning but definitely worth it. The yard won't need another Face lift like this. Not to say it won't need a little here and there, it just won't need this much work. My motto for this project is "give your yard what it needs to thrive". If you want to have a Perfect lawn and garden you might just want to start over from the bottom up so you don't need to play catch up every year. You may need to pay more to do it right but in the long run you will actually SAVE money because you won't be doing it over year after year. This project was so well worth it and makes for a not only a perfect lawn and garden but also a perfect space to relax and reconnect with nature.
I hope this inspires you to roll up your sleeves and create a QUALITY space that is all your own.

Enjoy your Zen.
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband