Inexpensive Lawn Care

"I discovered this recipe about 7 years ago, while watching A PBS television show with Lawn expert Jeff Baker. I have used this formula several times on my lawn. It gets the lawn greener, and kills the pesty bugs. It is a n inexpensive recipe.. saves alot of noney on the water bill.. Make sure there is no rain in the forecast for 2 days.. Very Important.."
 
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Ready In:
72hrs 10mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 lawn application
Serves:
1
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ingredients

  • 1 cup ammonia (average size lawn)
  • 1 cup beer (average size lawn)
  • 1 cup mouthwash (average size lawn)
  • 1 cup dish detergent (average size lawn)
  • 1 cup liquid laundry detergent (average size lawn)
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directions

  • Before using this you need to dethatch your lawn by raking up the dead grass, and the entire rest of the lawn.
  • Fertilize lawn ,and set dirt, and grass seed if needed.
  • Fill a lawn sprayer depending on the size of your sprayer with 1/2 container amonia, and 1/2 container beer,shake well, and spray lawn. This will kill the grubs. ( do this on a day that no rain is forcasted for 24 hours).
  • Let sit for 24 hours.
  • The next day, fill your lawn sprayer with 1/3 portion liquid laundry detergent,1/3 portion liquid dish detergent, and 1/3 portion mouthwash. It is best if this step is repeated every 3 weeks.
  • After the mouthwash, laundry detergent, and laundry detergent step, let it sit 24 hours with out watering. ( this should be done on the 2nd day without rain in the forecast).
  • then you need to, water as needed.
  • Ater a couple months you lawn will be green and healthy.
  • Repeat once a month.

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Reviews

  1. 02/08/2012 I'm going ahead and reviewing this so I don't get behind on my reviews. For an affordable lawn treatment this can't be beat. I have a lawn sprayer, and also have a sprinkler system, so following the steps in this recipe were easy to accomplish and the directions are great. Since I started this process about a week ago, I'll come back and post a final review in 7 weeks. Thanks for sharing your lawn treatment! Made for PRMR tag game.
     
  2. 03/03/11 - Well, we did the first 2 days of application on a 20'x20' square area of our yard. Will wait a few months and report back the comparison. UPDATE: After 2 months, comparing our yard with the treated spot, we can attest that the area does look somewhat greener and healthier. Not a major difference, but it does enhance the yard. I cannot comment on the bugs, as we treated our yard with milky spores last fall for beetles (which works wonders). So if your looking for a recipe to green up your lawn, this is worth a try. Thanks for sharing.
     
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<p>Hello everyone, My name is Doug and I am the host of I recommend tag.I am in my early 40's, I am married, with two children. Michael 14, and katherine 10 . I started to learn to cook, after I got married, when my wife started working nights, and I couldn't get around because I had my entire left leg rebuilt. I just completed remodeling my entire house, and am very active at volunteering at my childrens schools.<br />Rating System <br />5 stars- Outstanding (4 out 4 ) in family enjoyed. <br />4 stars - Very good (3 out of 4) in family enjoyed. Will make no adjustments. <br />3 stars - good, might consider an adjustment <br />2 stars- Okay- will make adjustment <br />1 star- debatable I will make again, would with right adjustment <br />0 stars - Will not attempt again.</p>
 
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