Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Here's an inexpensive way to get your lawn off to a great start this Spring: Fill a hose-end sprayer half full of ammonia and half full of beer and water your lawn. This mixture is good for 2,500 square feet of your yard. So, depending on how big your lawn is, this will probably cover most of your front or back yard. The ammonia gives the grass nitrogen which makes it greener. The yeast in the beer helps decompose the thatch (the build-up of dead grass and roots that prevents new growth). Link to post Share on other sites
MaineGal Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Here's an inexpensive way to get your lawn off to a great start this Spring: Fill a hose-end sprayer half full of ammonia and half full of beer and water your lawn. This mixture is good for 2,500 square feet of your yard. So, depending on how big your lawn is, this will probably cover most of your front or back yard. The ammonia gives the grass nitrogen which makes it greener. The yeast in the beer helps decompose the thatch (the build-up of dead grass and roots that prevents new growth). Wow, thank you. I had never heard that, and our lawn is pitiful!! The people who lived here before never mowed, there are bare patches, and lots of weeds. Its not purdy. So what happens if you use the ammonia for the lawn and drink the beer? Link to post Share on other sites
lowrider Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Here's an inexpensive way to get your lawn off to a great start this Spring: Fill a hose-end sprayer half full of ammonia and half full of beer and water your lawn. This mixture is good for 2,500 square feet of your yard. So, depending on how big your lawn is, this will probably cover most of your front or back yard. The ammonia gives the grass nitrogen which makes it greener. The yeast in the beer helps decompose the thatch (the build-up of dead grass and roots that prevents new growth). Are you sure it won't blow up?? And, can you use it on sod? Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Wow, thank you. I had never heard that, and our lawn is pitiful!! The people who lived here before never mowed, there are bare patches, and lots of weeds. Its not purdy. So what happens if you use the ammonia for the lawn and drink the beer? You're happy. But the lawn, not so much. Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Are you sure it won't blow up?? And, can you use it on sod? No, it won't blow up. We really are trying to help p.commers, not inflict death by water hose. And, it works great on sod. Of course, too much of a good thing isn't a good thing. It would only need to be done once in the spring and once around the end of June or the beginning of July. Please let us know how it works for you! Link to post Share on other sites
LPPT Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Here's an inexpensive way to get your lawn off to a great start this Spring: Fill a hose-end sprayer half full of ammonia and half full of beer and water your lawn. This mixture is good for 2,500 square feet of your yard. So, depending on how big your lawn is, this will probably cover most of your front or back yard. The ammonia gives the grass nitrogen which makes it greener. The yeast in the beer helps decompose the thatch (the build-up of dead grass and roots that prevents new growth). Did I ever tell you how much I that billboard! Link to post Share on other sites
old hippie Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've been doing that for years............of course I consume the beer first......and use a diffren't type of sprayer. Link to post Share on other sites
SOTDOC Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 This is a great tip and I'm going to try it on my lawn. Thanks you! Link to post Share on other sites
MrsB Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) Wow, thank you. I had never heard that, and our lawn is pitiful!! The people who lived here before never mowed, there are bare patches, and lots of weeds. Its not purdy. So what happens if you use the ammonia for the lawn and drink the beer? What happens is, after beer no. 4 or 5 be sure to make sure that you actually have the beer in your hand before taking a sip (not the other stuff). Also, try not to yell "Hey" too much at your husband while he's spraying, while said beer is in your hand. Your neighbors will think you are a redneck This is a great tip! I am going to have MrB try it. I sounds cheap and my yard is in a sad, sad state. Edited March 17, 2010 by MrsB Link to post Share on other sites
CedarcrestPC Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I dump huge amounts of yeast every batch of beer I brew. I'll definitely be giving this a try! Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Did I ever tell you how much I that billboard! Awwww, Shucks! Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 What happens is, after beer no. 4 or 5 be sure to make sure that you actually have the beer in your hand before taking a sip (not the other stuff). Also, try not to yell "Hey" too much at your husband while he's spraying, while said beer is in your hand. Your neighbors will think you are a redneck This is a great tip! I am going to have MrB try it. I sounds cheap and my yard is in a sad, sad state. LOL! "Hey!" "Hey!" Link to post Share on other sites
michegirl Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thanks for the tip! I'll have to fill in hubby---we definitely need some help with our lawn right now! Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted March 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks for the tip! I'll have to fill in hubby---we definitely need some help with our lawn right now! Glad to be of service! Link to post Share on other sites
SOTDOC Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 I'll let you know how well it works. Here's an inexpensive way to get your lawn off to a great start this Spring: Fill a hose-end sprayer half full of ammonia and half full of beer and water your lawn. This mixture is good for 2,500 square feet of your yard. So, depending on how big your lawn is, this will probably cover most of your front or back yard. The ammonia gives the grass nitrogen which makes it greener. The yeast in the beer helps decompose the thatch (the build-up of dead grass and roots that prevents new growth). Link to post Share on other sites
4URCRUISE Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 That's really a unique idea. I can't wait to try it. We aren't beer drinkers here (only liquor) so I guess I'll break down and buy a six pack and find someone to drink the rest. Any takers?????? By the way, what about all this rain we've had? Will it wash this away where we will have to reapply before June/July???? Link to post Share on other sites
krwills Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 That's really a unique idea. I can't wait to try it. We aren't beer drinkers here (only liquor) so I guess I'll break down and buy a six pack and find someone to drink the rest. Any takers?????? By the way, what about all this rain we've had? Will it wash this away where we will have to reapply before June/July???? Save the extra beer for slug pubs. With all this rain, they are bound to be bad this year. Saucers of beer around were you see signs of them (even stale or flat)will attract them. They crawl in and drown. You just have to toss them out & refill the saucers. Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Save the extra beer for slug pubs. With all this rain, they are bound to be bad this year. Saucers of beer around were you see signs of them (even stale or flat)will attract them. They crawl in and drown. You just have to toss them out & refill the saucers. It works the same way with slugs, too. Link to post Share on other sites
flwrgrl Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 I've always heard about putting beer on roses, but I've never heard to put in on the lawn! Link to post Share on other sites
SOTDOC Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I've always heard about putting beer on roses, but I've never heard to put in on the lawn! That's great information. I'll try it on my roses, too. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
joe Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 GREAT INFO Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 GREAT INFO Thank you. Glad you liked it! Link to post Share on other sites
David Burns Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Very funny! Link to post Share on other sites
Harbor Bay Landscaping Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Very funny! Helpful humor--that's what we're going for. Funny, but useful. Glad you liked it. Link to post Share on other sites
+safeactionsolutions Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I don't think a keg could help my lawn!! Link to post Share on other sites
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