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new build, rock filled yard. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey all!

I know this may only be somewhat related to this thread but I was hoping for some help with my lawn.

I just moved into a new build and most of the 1.5 acre yard is red clay and rocks. So many rocks.some bigger than my fist, most on the small side. I've tried to pick them up but it feels like an impossible task.

Further more, I have found that 75% of these rocks are not rocks? They are hard and silver but if I squeeze them hard enough the break up.

I can't tell between a rock that will break my window from my lawn mower and these faux rocks.

Any tips on getting my lawn in order?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Are you able to include some pictures by chance?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Might be able to rent a tractor or something to flatten it, sounds like most of the rocks are just dirt clumps. Either way that should help.

Or if you have kids yourself or in the neighborhood, you could hire some help and keep them busy during the summer break?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The rocks could be tightly packed silt, loose sandstone, or maybe mica from excavation. Pictures would help.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Sorry for the late reply!

Here are some of the rocks. A big pile. An example of the breakable rocks and the "real" ones

https://postimg.cc/gallery/LqJ807k

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah looks like Mica and sandstone. Unfortunately landscapers/contractors love to just cover things up with top soil and run away.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Damn those are some rocks