*** Quoting Dave Gostl from a message to Carol Shenkenberger ***
CS> If you literally have *no* lawn, like is seen sometimes in a new
CS> housing complex.  Easiest way is to by sod flats.  Caution:  Buy a
CS> grass type that grows well in your area and is relatively carefree
DG> I looked into that, but decided to plant seeds. Most of the lawn came 
DG> up but one part will just not grow. And the only way to buy sod is by 
DG> the pallet, which istoo much for what I need now.
True.  Some places will sell smaller flats, but it depends.  Best to just 
seed in a good 'potting soil' if it's literally just a little spot.
CS> Established lawn let go bad:  Get a good grade of seed for your area.
DG> Do you think seeds from 1993 would still be good? I have a lot left 
DG> over  but don't want to plant for the THIRD time if they are dead! 
DG> They were not cheap when I bought them.
Depends on how you stored them.  Open bag in the sun?  Dead.  Open bag, 
closed with a little tape or something and set in a cool dark place, probably 
ok.  Figure it this way.  You own it, and it's harmless to try it again.  
Prep the soil by digging it all up (small area I hope) and perhaps mixing in 
a bag of potting soil it it isnt good quality 'earth'.  Then try a heavy 
seeding of the leftover seed, and see what comes up.  Doesnt hurt to 
liberally sprinkle the area with clippings from the growing grass.
                                       xxcarol
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