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Bisquit
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May 09, 2005, 08:34:12 PM

Hello. Can anyone give me some suggestions.  I am about to move into a rental house that has a large backyard that I would say is about 90% weeds and 10% grass.  I have a small dog with fluffy hair who gets covered in all kinds of sticky, hideous weeds when he goes on that "lawn."  I would like to do something to kill the weeds and encourage lawn to grow.  There is no sprinkler system, so I would have to water by hand or a sprinker on the hose.  I don't want to use anything toxic because of my dog.  I live in San Luis Obispo, CA.   Any suggestions would be much appreciated.  Thanks so much.
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paul wheaton
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May 10, 2005, 09:22:04 PM

The soil environment is such that it is more accomidating for the weeds than the grass.  Change that.  

Fertilize for grass.  Mow high and frequently.  Water infrequently.
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