Lawns

The weather is set to get much hotter in the coming weeks - I would prepare by airing out the grass as suggested and be sure to keep an eye on the changes.It looks to me as if it is in need of some hydration too.

Damp day is a no no as the chemical need to dry on the plant. If you applied it while it was wet the chances are it's not had much success. Also check you have the right amount of chemical to water for use in a watering can.

If you post pictures other experience users will be able to tell you better about the condition of your soil.But the best solution is to add sharp sand to the clay soil to aid drainage. Which would require tilling in with the current clay soil.

I would turf - it's quicker.

That line looks about right and my spreader is about in line with that line on number 6. Different fertilisers require different settings so for example MO Bacter requires a much higher setting than say the renovator pro due to the granular size. The granules are pushed out by the internal...

Chris the Eliet is the machine I use and it's very good, not just as its powerful, blade setups but it's very easy to look after. It's designed to have enough power with the right blade setup to cut in but maintain blade speed and the blades are very well designed and keep their edge. It's also...

If its dropped a few inches then I would...cut the grass as short as you can, scarify it if you have any dead grass etc, aerate it, top soil mixed with seed to level the lawn, then seed over the top and tread down. Water it twice daily for 2-3 weeks and you should see decent results.

Agree with It will save you a few bob on soil to as there looks to be quite a lot in those raised beds.

@NigelJI've been itching to buy some nematodes for months but finances have been dire over the winter and still are. Thankfully the garden isn't very big anyway so one bottle should be enough for a year.

Highly likely @Lynd , a desperate gardener and his money are soon parted

The waterlogging and being trampled will need constant maintenance. Also, you mentioned it doesn't get much sun, which won't help either.You can get shady area grass but it doesn't seem to be as resiliant as a harder wearing utility grass seed mixtures that usually contain perrenial Ryegrass,...

You need to get the building rubble and waste out from underneath the lawn. very common problem with new buildsdue to lazy builders and practice.

Thanks for your info @Liz the pot . I will give it a good dose of the autumn feed then. The roots will be needing the energy to recover and hopefully bully the moss into submission.That cheapie machine of mine really tore things up.Plenty of power just not so much finess.My problem is the...

So, I went out this morning aiming to lift those roots and I am confronted with a huge pool. Clear water has filled the dug over area and there was no rain over night. I took my gardening jug and emptied as much water as I could and now it is pouring rain. I did think about flinging a tarp...

Thanks Liz - this is def a long term project! Right now my short(er) term goals are to give some improvement to the soil and reduce the bumpiness a little - not looking for smooth as a babies'.I'll take the advice then and try the spring top dress with mostly top soil + 10% sand.

Nows the time to treat your lawn with its spring feed if you wish. You need to use an Autumn based feed, no high N feed and to help to toughen up the turf a feed with iron is ideal. While you may notice a change in colour the Autumn based feed will not encourage rapid growth but will be working...

Thanks Liz . I only need about 1 kg for an overseed . Wilkos are selling "weigh your own grass seed " . I'll try their mix next week

My lawn is being taken over by this crawler/weed. I am no expert but seeking some expert advise. What should I do to get this under control. It is currently taken over about 10-15 SQ meters of my lawn.I have attached pictures, any advise gratefully received.

Just to say my grass seed has germinated with what looks like a high percentage yield, bit surprised as the weather has taken a chilly turn.Costa del Fens innit GG

Hi Ryan. It's been a long wet winter and everything has suffered. Your young lawn has probably had the nutrients washed out of the soil. Temperatures are still to low at the moment particularly overnight so I suggest you wait until at least the middle of April before thinking of feeding or...