A new lawn

[Sackett2]

I forgot to take a before picture, but the lawn was uneven and had lots of weeds.
Started with the King Kutter 6' tiller, after I got it broke up I let my autistic Step son do a few laps.
Next I put him on the lawn tractor and used the mower deck to level the high ridges and start packing the dirt, while I used the tractor and the box-blade. I would catch the sod and drag it out to the garden. I moved him up to a simple drag while I started with the 3 point roller. (I love this tool!)
I rolled it then spread the seed, and took the light tractor drag across it again and tumble the seed just under the top of the dirt.
one day later the first good rain hit and we have a winter lawn ready to grow.
Curtis had a blast and was so dirty it was funny (I was too)
Thanks to all of you for the advise over the past year, you all helped a lot with this
I'll post a picture this spring when its green again, and the wife isn't so pissed.

 

[mjncad]

I like your lawn roller. Did you make it or buy it? How many gallons of water will it hold?

 

[jdmar]

That looks like glass! You'll have a great result...and good memories with your son! Do add the pics when the "whiskers" start to sprout.
Peter

 

[jcaron2]

Why's the wife upset? Looks like a job well done.

 

[Thomas]

Nice..nice smooth job,like the rear scraper setup also.

 

[spruce Deere]

Nice work sackett2! I have an old hot water heater tank thats begging to become a 3pt roll just like yours for the same reason, new lawns and equine pastures. I have old packers and a pulverizer, but don't give the finished look like a nice, flat roll. My youngest likes to get seat time on the 790 on occasions too... Nifty rear scraper by the way.

 

[Sackett2]

Wife upset: She is a little short sighted, doesn't see the big picture. All she was concerned about was the mud that would be the front yard all winter..
Roller: Got it from Betst for around 400. (Keith is just up the road from me so I don't have to worry about shipping)It's bigger than a normal 55 gal drum, we guess about 700-900 lbs. You can sure feel it on the rear of the tractor, the nice thing is the 3 point so you can lift and carry it around- great rear ballast too

 

[kthompson]

1) I did not see any picture of your son, was he taking the pictures or Dad after the credit?
2) Does look good and no idea there but would think winter rye or such would prevent mud being tracked into house. Along with door mats, removing boots, but seriously winter rye here would cover it very well if you get it out now.
3) Have never seen a scrape blade like your's. Very interesting.

 

[Sackett2]

Curtis is in the second picture, literally "A redheaded step-child"

There is no reason that anyone needs to go in the front yard this winter, but the wife isn't seeing this... she'll get over this when the new soft grass is ready for the grand daughters this next summer

 

[jimmyj]

Great job!

I also suggest the rye for quick growth but if no one has to go in the yard, I guess it's moot.

What type of scraper blad is that with the scarifiers / rippers?