Lawns

Just go at the tree any way you like, you won't kill it. Might be nice to expose some trunk so trim the low branches right to the collar at the trunk, and the others just snip off so the tree gets shaped in a way you like the look of.The tiny patches that are left - I'm a fan of trying to...

Im sure it will be fine. The technical answer involves a process called evapotranspiration which in basic terms is how the plant controls the release of moisture through openings in the Cuticle called stomata. Its a very important process as it effect photosynthesis. New turf will have an good...

For me, hand spreading fertiliser is best. Marked out with canes and half spread one way and half the other direction. Quicker than using a spreader

Thanks all for helpful replies. I don't think the lawn will be happening this year, too many other projects at the minute.Thinking about it, where I live I don't believe it possible to have a first rate lawn. The neighboring fields are in poor condition with rushes, unkept new woodland full...

Hi,If it makes you feel any better I'm in a similar boat. I live in the country and no matter what I do I can't avoid couch or weed grasses. They thrive in our cold wet climate and my water retaining soil. They used to bother me and still do but I've learned to relax a bit and enjoy the...

They eat there own poo to digest the celulose so it shouldn't do them any harm. Let your boy have a whiff of it and threaten to soak his football boots in it if the lawn gets damaged again

All I have decided after all to get the mower serviced/repaired for around £50, so fingers crossed and thank you all for your help and input on this matter.ThanksTimCS

Thanks for the info mowerman, I have already forked and scarified so will look at getting nitrogen into the soil before trying the chemical routeThanks again Andrew

Sweet .... no news yet

Thanks Armandii - I'll have a look

And now I have spent two days on the lawn seminar....To say the least, I did learn a lot. I'm just not sure how much applies to the UK...Edit: The comment regarding how much applies to the UK is a serious one, nd not meant in any way to be funny. The local climate means that certain things...

There's some good suggestions here...Grass Seed mixes / suppliers

Thanks all for all the replies and information...much appreciated

It's the wrong time of year for the nematode treatments. They need to be watered in when the grubs are small and the soil warm (August-October usually) They are an annual pest so will be gone when the crane flys emerge later on in the year. You may not ever get them again. Infection is a bit of...

There's this stuff, which I've heard people praising recently. I've no lawn (Yippee ! ) so have NO experience of using it. MossOff Lawn care-100% Chemical Free Moss and algae treatment

Thank you that's great. Have googled dog lichen and yes this looks the same as in my lawn. sounds like I have some work to do. You were also correct with the clay soil.

Hi Harry, we have used rootzone, loam/sand mix, very free draining and almost stoneless. Mixed with a little "fine" compost, it makes a good seed sowing mix. Lawn dressing seems a good use for it too (but not having a lawn?)

Thanks @Mowerman, that's very helpful. I hadn't thought about weedkilling, will look into options there - the hens don't have access to the lawn (thanks Defra) but they are right next to it so will check on overspill etc. There are definitely wild violets in there, having googled some pictures...

Thanks people for those. It's the throttle stop. Was wound in too much!!

It usually is, yet somehow they always seem to make us feel like it's our fault.As for extreme watering, as long as it drains freely and doesn't form puddles on the surface, I doubt very much you'll drown it. Anything you do with a regular hose and sprinkler is nothing compared to a good...