What is the easiest way to kill some grass so i can extend my infield dirt? the grass has grown in behind first and third and I need to somehow kill it. Thanks in advance for any help.
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If you are inclined to go the chemical route Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide for killing weeds and grass. "Roundup" is probably the best known brand name but there are other products. All the normal caveats apply- follow the label instructions and apply with care, etc. Being non-selective though it kills all grass and weeds so don't spill or drip. Since you're in the north it's likely all you'll need is one application. You will have to wait a few days for a good "kill" and will then need to do hand work to grade or rake out the dead grass. IMO this is the "easiest" but may not be the quickest- and some people are not comfortable with chemicals of any sort.
If you go this route big word of caution though. There may be some rule in your system about a time period between spraying of any kind and when kids are allowed back on the field. I've been told it's 60 days in our area.
If that's the case you're stuck with with the old ways- digging, raking, pulling etc. A small tractor, skid loader, or just a bunch of players with rakes and shovels can make quick work of smaller areas.
Overall this may be the quickest. Some places consider it a "team building" experience 
If you go this route big word of caution though. There may be some rule in your system about a time period between spraying of any kind and when kids are allowed back on the field. I've been told it's 60 days in our area.
If that's the case you're stuck with with the old ways- digging, raking, pulling etc. A small tractor, skid loader, or just a bunch of players with rakes and shovels can make quick work of smaller areas.
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And those folks are pretty easy to detect...especially those who are not comfortable with the hodgepodge of chemicals whittled into a smooth stick of this...
or this...
Their aversion to chemicals makes them a perfect choice for those breezy seats way out on either foul line.
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- "...and some people are not comfortable with chemicals of any sort."
And those folks are pretty easy to detect...especially those who are not comfortable with the hodgepodge of chemicals whittled into a smooth stick of this...
or this...
Their aversion to chemicals makes them a perfect choice for those breezy seats way out on either foul line.
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grass would smell good... 
quote:Originally posted by mdjst5:
What is the easiest way to kill some grass so i can extend my infield dirt? the grass has grown in behind first and third and I need to somehow kill it. Thanks in advance for any help.
Rent a SOD-CUTTER and take it out that way.
Replant it in my front yard. No seriously, I recommend Roundup also as I use it in my pasture as well at my house.