A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Banter Hall Gardener's Chat What should I ask?

There was a TruGreen coupon in my change of address envelope for a 29.95 "First spring Lawn Treatment" I called them and they are going to come out and give me a free estimate. What should I ask he when he comes out? Right now I have clay, rocks and weeds.

The sidewalk up to my house from the driveway is a nightmare. I've fallen on it twice. I know I have to take up the stepping stones and then rake up the gravel and then put down leveling sand and then put the stepping stones back down. But I have a few questions.

1. How far apart should the stepping stones be? Say from center to center.

2. Can I put dirt on top of the stepping stones and then grow something between them? If so what kind of ground cover would be good with southern exposure and little water.

Thankyou for all your help.

the stones do best in a diagonal patter, about 18 inches from center to center.

yes, stuff will grow between them and thrive.

It might even turn out that you know a heck of a lot more about it than the 'representative' who comes around.

You can be sure suggestions will be made - and it will be about spending money -ha ha!

lol, That's very true but I thought it might be nice to at least hear what the experts think. I've never studied up on lawns before so I'm completely in the dark.

Sorry about the lawn and the sidewalk posts being together. They were suppose to be two separate posts lol.