To: Nancy Myers

From: Joseph Johnson

Date: February 16, 2022
Subject: APLED 121-Progress Report

Restoring the Front Lawn Progress Report

PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to give a professional documented account of my progress for
handling the weed invasion that’s currently occupying my front yard. I started this project on
June 14, 2021. Had little victory but still making progress. This report was written on July 27,
2022.

Task list and estimated dates:

1. Identify the weeds I have (June 20-
25)
2. Select a proper herbicide (June 26-
July 3)
3. Apply the treatment (July 5-25)
4. Wait it out (July 25-August 25)
5. Rake and till (September 15)
6. Dethatch and aerate (October 29)
7. Amend the soil (November 18)
8. Lay down seed or sod (December
14-February 16)
9. Water the lawn (March 1-20)

TASK Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Identify the Weeds
Select a Proper Herbicide
Apply Treatment
Wait it out
Rake and Till
Dethatch and Aerate
Amend the Soil
Lay Down Seed or Sod
Water/ Maintain the Lawn

GANTT REPRESENTATIONS:
Work Accomplished
Work Remaining
WORK ACCOMPLISHED
JUNE
 Weeds were identified on June 24.
 I researched for the best herbicide solution regarding the specific species of the weeds.

JULY
 I acquired the best herbicide for the specific species of weed on July 1.
 Applied the herbicide to my lawn

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED
 There was some criticism against the herbicide due to the possibility of it poisoning the
neighborhood animals.
 Had to pay a higher price to get a safe and effective brand of herbicide.

WORK REMAINING
AUGUST
 Wait for the herbicide to do its job.

SEPTEMBER
 Once the weeds and grass turn brown, its time to rake and till to prepare for the seeds.

OCTOBER
 Aerate the lawn to help break up thatch.

NOVEMBER
 Apply the soil amendment to ready the soil for grass seed or sod.

DEC-FEB
 First, I will select the appropriate type of seed regarding the current season and region.
 Secondly, I will lay down approximately one inch of topsoil.
 Thirdly, I will use a seed spreader to evenly distribute the seed.

MARCH
 Water and maintain my lawn.
CONCLUSION
This project is currently slow paced due to the lack of time considering my terribly busy
schedule. I still am optimistic that the herbicide treatment will be successful despite the
concerns and protest regarding the potential poisoning of neighborhood animals from the
herbicide.

RECOMMENDATIONS
 I recommend before I or anyone else starts a home project such as this one to first
consider time management and willingness to see it through.