CONVERTING A HAYFIELD INTO A SMOOTH LAWN

VOL54 · Oct 19, 2014

I am in the process of trying to convert 7 acres of former hayfield to a smooth lawn. Field is a mixture of all sorts of tough grasses and weeds which, in combination with rough ground, is making it difficult to mow with my tractor and new finishing mower. Does anyone have any ideas on how to level the ground to make it easier and faster to mow? I am trying to avoid the expense of having to break the soil and replant new grass. Thanks.

bcp · Oct 19, 2014

The lawn is the 1/4 acre around the house. The rest is a hay field. Grow hay.

Or spend about 3 days a week mowing your lawn.

Bruce

dave1949 · Oct 19, 2014

That's a pretty tall order. I'm interested to see if anyone has an idea for that.

VOL54 · Oct 19, 2014

This property has been a hayfield for thirty + years. I just invested in a tractor and 7.5ft finishing mower. I want it to be a huge lawn. I'm retired and it won't take but a few hours to mow if I can get my speed up. But it's got to be smoother to do accomplish that.

sawduster98 · Oct 19, 2014

I've been gradually turning an old cornfield into lawn. I found what worked best for me was to knock down the high spots with a box blade, disk everything under, rake it out to remove the rocks, cornstalks, weeds, etc...and seed heavily. The first year was disappointing as it appeared nothing but weeds were growing. Year 2, the grass is overtaking the weeds and next spring I should be able to take care of the rest with some weed and feed product.