Stafford, VA · Zone 7A

Homeground

Late summer

Monday, August 31

6 waiting on this lot.

Seed window

45 days left to seed the back lawn.

Zone 7A closes mid-October. Aerate, topdress, seed — then water like it is a job.

The lab

Poop pickup is due

Every other day, whole back yard. Next: Monday, August 31.

Pee burn is salt, not a mystery. Hose the spot when you see her go — especially on new seed. A fence-line strip is the long-term fix.

Today

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Active project

Back lawn rehab

Aerate, topdress, seed turf-type tall fescue, and water it in — then keep a 60 lb lab from undoing it.

0 of 10 steps

August in 7A

Full season
  • Shop the fall seeding kit
  • Mow the back lawn high
  • Flush pee spots while it is hot
  • Weed the front boxes
  • Deep-soak the back lawn in a dry week