Lawns

Yes, you can re-seed it now but I wouldn't do it over the existing dead patches as they are right on the edge of the lawn, the soil there will now be useless, nutrients having gone. Dig the patches out and replace with a mixture of soil and compost, approximately one third compost two thirds...

Welcome to GC Jimma. What sort of lawnmower do you have, you talk of removing the roller? If possible it would be best to use the mower without a roller until the lawn is established. The grass being so young is just being flattened.I would give it a cut on the present setting on your mower....

Well at least they kept you amused. I don't know if the spikes are long enough but they certainly won't do any harm. I've thought about buying them in the past but I have a dodgy ankle so won't risk it.No comment!

Cut it at a high setting twice a week. Plenty of water and will soon thicken out again. :-)

Thank you Sheal and Martin - so far I have drenched the lawn to try to dilute the effects, I suppose being 6 days since the fertiliser went down it is too early to see any recovery yet.I am going to order more seed though so next weekend will dig out the areas as you recommend and top soil,...

In the picture below the blocks are at the same level as the lawn which means when mowing it doesn't matter if the lawn mower rolls over them. It also cuts out the need for a strimmer on the edges. Any mower is suitable because the blade doesn't sit at ground level and won't catch the blocks.

Hello and welcome wade, I agree with Spruce & Sheal

Thanks Sheal, will look into getting it sharpened I think as it's an oldish mower so not much chance of spares I reckon!

Lol, there are hundreds!

That looks great Tim, you've worked hard on it. It looks like a garden now.

We planted some about 7 or 8 years ago. They're about 12" apart and were about 6" high. They've filled out nice, we've kept them to about 18" high and about 12" wide.

whilst waiting on the proper tools arriving I have been aerating the lawn with a garden fork. the top few inches are pretty wet although not saturated at the surface, below about 3/4 inches the soil appears to be pretty compacted.I think it's started when my neighbour put it a double fence...

Thank you!

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I have has the same problem as you with a brand new lawn (fine seed so looks awful). Not sure if its the lawn seed that I purchased or the top soil I acquired.Spent about 2 hours removing the bits by hand the other night (much easier after a good soaking). Its nearly 80% gone so will keep...

I always have a fair bit of moss in my front lawn, it's impossible to get rid of so I cut that a notch higher than the back lawn. I have five adjustments on my mower so use a two and three during the dryer part of the season.

@JWK Yea it's a great mower, I've got a friend who works pretty much directly with Husky so I get some pretty sweet deals on their stuff. I never wanted a petrol or electric mower as I was only ever going to have a smallish patch of lawn to maintain.Such a joy to tend to the lawn with this...

Your doing a great job @fat controller, don't mind me, feel free to carry on. Joking aside, yes it is rye grass and yes it's very frustrating because it lies flat. If it bothers you - you could dig it out but it may reappear if you leave any roots in the ground.If you study the side or back...

Thank you for informative and helpful advice. Will follow your instruction, and will wait and see. cheers

Welcome to Gardeners Corner Alex. I know very little about mulching lawnmowers so have just googled for some information. I suspect that you have to mow very regularly or it leaves you in the situation you're in now. To a certain degree mulching a lawn is not a bad idea if the cuttings are...