How long do you plan on staying? Will landlord do anything? Is it depressing you?
We were in a rental recently, and it also had a crappy yard, so I did the bare minimum of putting down some annual rye just so there was *something* back there rather than mud when it rained, and it was just nicer to look at than the barren wasteland that it was.
If you’re going to be there for only a yea or two, it really bothers you, and the landlord doesn’t care to do anything, I would just seed but don’t go crazy. I wouldn’t be doing a long-term solution unless the landlord supplied everything.
Like for me it was under $100 to seed, but I didn’t even like spending that, and it could have been much more if I did it more dense, so yeah seed alone can get you into the hundreds depending on what it is, then add water, fertilizer, better dirt, and your time and it makes it really not worth it.
If you are willing to do the work, maybe make a deal to where the owner buys everything but you take care of it. It mostly benefits them, but it’s nice for you too, and it saves them money over hiring a crew.
Mayhem747
That’s what I thought. Thanks! My dog’s gonna have fun regardless, dirt or grass haha
Repulsive_Mine8244
If you arent seeking perfect and just some color, score the ground, throw down some seed, and water frequently. Depending on location (assuming zone 5 or 6), try perennial rye. It wont be an amazing lawn, but it wont be dirt.
Now we get buried with all the steps to do it right or dont do it at all…forgetting you have a rental.
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evie_quoi
Hi 👋 It’s possible, but was for me a lot of work and about $300 and it’s not like nice looking, just better than it was. I layered in about 5.5 cubic yards of compost and mulch
Groundblast
Talk to your landlord! I’ve had good success with two different ones letting me submit receipts for improvements and take the money off my rent.
You could make a huge difference with $300-500 and a couple weekends of work.
If nothing else, it’s a good way to get some experience and enjoy your place while you’re there!
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Not by you and not with your money
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How long do you plan on staying? Will landlord do anything? Is it depressing you?
We were in a rental recently, and it also had a crappy yard, so I did the bare minimum of putting down some annual rye just so there was *something* back there rather than mud when it rained, and it was just nicer to look at than the barren wasteland that it was.
If you’re going to be there for only a yea or two, it really bothers you, and the landlord doesn’t care to do anything, I would just seed but don’t go crazy. I wouldn’t be doing a long-term solution unless the landlord supplied everything.
Like for me it was under $100 to seed, but I didn’t even like spending that, and it could have been much more if I did it more dense, so yeah seed alone can get you into the hundreds depending on what it is, then add water, fertilizer, better dirt, and your time and it makes it really not worth it.
If you are willing to do the work, maybe make a deal to where the owner buys everything but you take care of it. It mostly benefits them, but it’s nice for you too, and it saves them money over hiring a crew.
That’s what I thought. Thanks! My dog’s gonna have fun regardless, dirt or grass haha
If you arent seeking perfect and just some color, score the ground, throw down some seed, and water frequently. Depending on location (assuming zone 5 or 6), try perennial rye. It wont be an amazing lawn, but it wont be dirt.
Now we get buried with all the steps to do it right or dont do it at all…forgetting you have a rental.
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Hi 👋 It’s possible, but was for me a lot of work and about $300 and it’s not like nice looking, just better than it was. I layered in about 5.5 cubic yards of compost and mulch
Talk to your landlord! I’ve had good success with two different ones letting me submit receipts for improvements and take the money off my rent.
You could make a huge difference with $300-500 and a couple weekends of work.
If nothing else, it’s a good way to get some experience and enjoy your place while you’re there!
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