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Gardening

Baitball Blogger

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10. Their grass will be sun loving.

Reply to Chin music (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 30, 2022, 04:31 PM

Jun 2022

Before Covid there were several options for grass that would take in the shade. We tried several, but nothing stuck. It was just that crazy strand that survived the rigorous situation. I am confident that I have it figured out, now.

But thanks for your suggestion, and Happy Holiday to you!

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Cutting a rubber mat -- looking for suggestions. [View all] Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #1

I'm talking about a shaded area that has not held onto grass in more than Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jun 2022 #9

Their grass will be sun loving. Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #10

I would use a carpet knife - take a straight edge and let the knife do the work. It will walkingman Jun 2022 #2

Thank you! Someone in the Lounge offered a video from Youtube, and yes, it will work. Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #5

You try some hefty tin snips, might mangle the edges though. Thomas Hurt Jun 2022 #3

Carpet cutters seems to be the answer. Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #7

I'd use a box cutter. Get lots of blades. Or maybe an electric knife. Phoenix61 Jun 2022 #6

Not "astro" turf or whatever it's called these days? usonian Jun 2022 #8

I am going to use garden stakes to keep it down. Baitball Blogger Jun 2022 #11

sawzall Kali Jul 2022 #12

Non Slip Diatomaceous Earth Mat CountAllVotes Jul 2022 #13

I can use that or my indoor needs. Thank you. Baitball Blogger Jul 2022 #14

I ended up with one of these by accident CountAllVotes Jul 2022 #15