A Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing Patches with Overseeding the lawn

Steps to repair patches in a lawn with overseeding:

1. Identify the Patches: Walk around your lawn and identify areas with thin or bare grass patches that need repair. Note the size and shape of each patch.
2. Prepare the Soil: Use a rake or garden fork to loosen the soil in the patch area. Remove any debris, such as dead grass, rocks, or weeds, to create a clean and receptive surface for new grass seeds.
3. Level the Area: Ensure the patch area is level with the surrounding soil. You can add a thin layer of topsoil if needed to even out any low spots.
4. Choose the Right Grass Seed: Select high-quality grass seed that matches the existing grass species in your lawn or is suitable for your climate and soil type.
5. Overseed the Patch: Spread the grass seed evenly over the patch area. Use a handheld spreader or broadcast spreader for larger patches. Aim for a uniform coverage to ensure even growth.
6. Rake the Seed In: Lightly rake the grass seed into the soil to ensure good soil-to-seed contact. This helps with germination and establishment of the new grass.
7. Water Thoroughly: After overseeding, water the patched areas thoroughly to moisten the soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged, to promote germination and growth.
8. Apply Fertilizer (Optional): Consider applying a starter fertilizer specifically designed for new grass seed to provide essential nutrients for healthy growth. Follow the instructions on the fertilizer package for proper application.
9. Monitor and Maintain: Keep an eye on the patched areas and continue to water regularly until the new grass becomes established. Avoid walking on or mowing over newly seeded areas until the grass reaches a height of at least 3 inches.
10. Regular Maintenance: Once the new grass has established itself, incorporate the patched areas into your regular lawn maintenance routine. This includes mowing, watering, fertilizing, and addressing any weed or pest issues as needed.

By following these steps, you can effectively repair patches in your lawn through overseeding, helping to restore a lush and healthy turf.

detailed step by step video

Co-founded ArthritisAid Angels NGO

I established/started this non-profit organization with the goal of raising awareness about arthritis. If you’re interested, you can follow us on Instagram https://lnkd.in/gD4ViWwA

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From Code to Concrete: My Journey into Physical Labor for Charity

This year, as part of a volunteering training initiative, I took on physical labor tasks at minimum wage ($15 per hour) in my community, including yard clearing, weed uprooting, and hand car washing with my team. The money we raised was donated to Art of Living Austin. The task was hard, however, it was fun and a team-bonding activity.
While it’s easy to earn $200+ per hour in IT software surveys or architecture consulting, the task was to step out of our comfort zones, set egos aside, and earn to donate.

I am so thankful to the NGO for helping me bring transformation by giving me volunteering opportunities.

Linux: Compress an Entire Directory or a Single File

Use the following command to compress an entire directory or a single file on Linux. It’ll also compress every other directory inside a directory you specify–in other words, it works recursively.

tar -czvf name-of-archive.tar.gz /path/to/directory-or-file

Here’s what those switches actually mean:

• -c: Create an archive.
• -z: Compress the archive with gzip.
• -v: Display progress in the terminal while creating the archive, also known as “verbose” mode. The v is always optional in these commands, but it’s helpful.
• -f: Allows you to specify the filename of the archive.

To extract use below

tar -xzvf archive.tar.gz

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I am happy to share that I have finished the sports coaching program designed by Olympics national team and Nike. Here is the certificate of completion.

Certified Sports coach

I am happy to share that I have finished the sports coaching program designed by Olympics national team and Nike. Here is the certificate of completion.

Basic Auth

lets say id:password are aseem:password, when encoded it looks like YXNlZW06UGFzc3dvcmQ=

Here is the sample request with basic auth

curl –request POST ‘https://my.web.com/sso/v2.0/user/accounts’ \–header ‘Content-Type: application/json’ \–header ‘User-Agent: latest’ \–header ‘Authorization: Basic YXNlZW06UGFzc3dvcmQ=’ \–

Yoga and Meditation increases Dopamine and Serotonin

Recent studies and research suggests that some moments of peace, yoga and meditation increases levels of Dopamine and Serotonin which lasts for 6 months.

In IntellIJ IDEA how can I exclude a few files from find in path?

!*.json, !*.txt,!*.js,!*Test*.java,*.java 

In IntelliJ 2021, you can include specific file type by .ext1 separated with commas and to exclude them with !.ext2

Refer image, I need only .java file and not !.js
you can also exclude !Test.java as well.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/55069822/in-intellij-idea-how-can-i-exclude-a-few-files-from-find-in-path/68137894#68137894

What is a test fixture

Tests need to run against the background of a known set of objects. This set of objects is called a test fixture. When you are writing tests you will often find that you spend more time writing the code to set up the fixture than you do in actually testing values.

The purpose of a test fixture is to ensure that there is a well known and fixed environment in which tests are run so that results are repeatable. Some people call this the test context.

Examples of fixtures:

Loading a database with a specific, known set of data
Erasing a hard disk and installing a known clean operating system installation
Copying a specific known set of files
Preparation of input data and set-up/creation of fake or mock objects

One of the most time-consuming parts of writing tests is writing the code to set the world up in a known state and then return it to its original state when the test is complete. This known state is called the fixture of the test.