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Old 05-10-2021, 10:51 AM
 
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where you want only grass to grow and it's non-toxic since it's under a bird feeding station so this means birds will be eating from here.

 
Old 05-10-2021, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Virginia
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Why don't you refer to the answers in your other threads?
 
Old 05-10-2021, 11:38 AM
 
Location: Canada
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This question was already asked and answered in another thread: https://www.city-data.com/forum/gard...afest-way.html

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Old 05-10-2021, 12:30 PM
 
Location: Former LI'er Now Rehoboth Beach, DE
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There presumably is grass all around the bird feeder, have them eat that grass. IF you really want it get it quick, buy a square foot of sod and then cut to fit the surface of the area.
 
Old 05-10-2021, 03:46 PM
 
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Default Topsoil or Fertilizer

What is the difference and what would each of them do when it comes to covering a hole? Which one will cause less weeds and which one will cause less ant mounds? Which one is non-toxic? So far I only found non-toxic fertilizer, Scotts Natural Lawn Food. I haven't found any non-toxic topsoil.
 
Old 05-10-2021, 04:28 PM
 
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Toxic topsoil ???? I have no clue what the double-h you are talking about.
 
Old 05-10-2021, 04:33 PM
 
Location: Capital Region, NY
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How large is the “hole”? Larger than 8’x8’ and more than 2’ deep I would have sandy loam (just sand) delivered.. Then cover with a 2” layer of topsoil. If a smaller depression you can buy bags of topsoil at HD. Then get a bag of grass seed and spread, cover with the soil, and water daily for two weeks.

Fertilizer is only for “feeding” plants, grass, etc. with a spreader. Fertilizer is not a soil.

Weed killer is a chemical you can use to stop weeds. Often you can buy a “weed and feed” bag of fertilizer and weed killer, also at HD.
 
Old 05-10-2021, 04:59 PM
 
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Toxic topsoil ???? I have no clue what the double-h you are talking about.



pesticides...
 
Old 05-10-2021, 06:02 PM
 
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pesticides...
Pesticides what? Topsoil doesn’t come with pesticides in it.
 
Old 05-10-2021, 06:27 PM
 
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Why don't you just cover the hole with a piece of artificial turf? It will look like grass; is non-toxic to the birds; won't get weeds in it and won't encourage ants to build nests. If any bird seeds fall in it you can just blow or sweep them out. This isn't rocket science; it's a durned hole under a bird feeder. Enough already with the endless repetitive questions!
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