How to fix backyard? Help!

[Justin Liu]

I am living in a suburban household with quite an ugly backyard

I own a dog that I frequently leave outside when I go to school, so there is poop in the backyard. Also, there's a section in the middle that is filled with 1"-2" of finely crushed rock that turns into wet sand when it rains. I was wondering how I could revive this lawn and remove the rock. I'd appreciate info on what equipment I need and details on how to clean the yard. Thanks!

 

[Darryl G]

Pick up the dog crap, rake up the rock, rip up that carpet and plant some grass.

 

[LAWN-PRO]

I am living in a suburban household with quite an ugly backyard
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I own a dog that I frequently leave outside when I go to school, so there is poop in the backyard. Also, there's a section in the middle that is filled with 1"-2" of finely crushed rock that turns into wet sand when it rains. I was wondering how I could revive this lawn and remove the rock. I'd appreciate info on what equipment I need and details on how to clean the yard. Thanks!

Definitely get all that stone out of there first. Second, I would rake up all other debree, sticks etc. Third, Dethatch the lawn using a Power Rake. Fourth, Aerate the lawn. Fifth, fertilize. Sixth, seed and water!!! There is a great video on YouTube by This Old House called - How to Fix a Patchy, Weedy Lawn - This Old House. I tried posting the video link, but I can't post links yet since I have not reached the 5 post threshold level yet, haha. Hope all that helped.

 

[DeereLetMeDown34]

would look lovely with some grass and sinple shrubbery. Get on it soon for the season. And brother, you gotta pick up after your little friend

 

[Darryl G]

Doesn't look like the OP ever came back. Probably just covered it with green carpet to match...