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  1. Prkns

    How soon after seeding can i mow?

    @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...
    @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...
    @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...
    @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...
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  2. Rawb0

    Weed identification needed please...

    Your doing a great job @fat controller, don't mind me, feel free to carry on. :heehee:Joking aside, yes it is rye grass and yes it's very frustrating because it lies flat. If it bothers you - you could...
    Your doing a great job @fat controller, don't mind me, feel free to carry on. :heehee: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...
    Your doing a great job @fat controller, don't mind me, feel free to carry on. :heehee: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...
    Your doing a great job @fat controller, don't mind me, feel free to carry on. :heehee:Joking aside, yes it is rye grass and yes it's very frustrating because it lies flat. If it bothers you - you could...
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  3. hedgefog

    Brown patches in the lawn

    Thank you for informative and helpful advice. Will follow your instruction, and will wait and see. cheers :)
    Thank you for informative and helpful advice. Will follow your instruction, and will wait and see. cheers :)
    Thank you for informative and helpful advice. Will follow your instruction, and will wait and see. cheers :)
    Thank you for informative and helpful advice. Will follow your instruction, and will wait and see. cheers :)
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  4. Alex Kerr

    Mulching Issue

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  5. Tim Shields

    Blending grass

    I did say 'if we're lucky' Tim. :heehee: I've got similar weather to you here and I don't think it's going to improve either. Today the island has fog, rain and 13C.....that's not summer!Book the good...
    I did say 'if we're lucky' Tim. :heehee: I've got similar weather to you here and I don't think it's going to improve either. Today the island has fog, rain and 13C.....that's not summer!Book the good weather for me please, I'm in Scotland in September! :)
    I did say 'if we're lucky' Tim. :heehee: I've got similar weather to you here and I don't think it's going to improve either. Today the island has fog, rain and 13C.....that's not summer!Book the good weather for me please, I'm in Scotland in September! :)
    I did say 'if we're lucky' Tim. :heehee: I've got similar weather to you here and I don't think it's going to improve either. Today the island has fog, rain and 13C.....that's not summer!Book the good...
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  6. MostlyVegsSouthCotswolds

    Grass Seed

    I'm sorry, but the seed isn't buried, it's lightly covered with some compost or topsoil which I believe aids germination and in most cases if it isn't covered then birds will thieve it before it...
    I'm sorry, but the seed isn't buried, it's lightly covered with some compost or topsoil which I believe aids germination and in most cases if it isn't covered then birds will thieve it before it has a chance to get that far. :) Many seeds as all gardeners will tell you are started off in pots and...
    I'm sorry, but the seed isn't buried, it's lightly covered with some compost or topsoil which I believe aids germination and in most cases if it isn't covered then birds will thieve it before it has a chance to get that far. :) Many seeds as all...
    I'm sorry, but the seed isn't buried, it's lightly covered with some compost or topsoil which I believe aids germination and in most cases if it isn't covered then birds will thieve it before it...
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  7. Gn0me

    Bird scarer to protect lawn seeds

    I heard of using plastic bottles as well,but filling them with water and laying them on the garden.Never tried it myself but I've was told that the birds and cats see their images in the water and...
    I heard of using plastic bottles as well,but filling them with water and laying them on the garden.Never tried it myself but I've was told that the birds and cats see their images in the water and it scares them off.
    I heard of using plastic bottles as well,but filling them with water and laying them on the garden.Never tried it myself but I've was told that the birds and cats see their images in the water and it scares them off.
    I heard of using plastic bottles as well,but filling them with water and laying them on the garden.Never tried it myself but I've was told that the birds and cats see their images in the water and...
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  8. chris_elevate

    Chafer beetle treatment

    Merit will obtain better results if you do suffer from either chafer or leather jackets but it's a chemical and should only be used if you do have a history or are suffering the side effects of...
    Merit will obtain better results if you do suffer from either chafer or leather jackets but it's a chemical and should only be used if you do have a history or are suffering the side effects of the above. I very rarely use it but I've seen a well known company use it where it's not needed. A...
    Merit will obtain better results if you do suffer from either chafer or leather jackets but it's a chemical and should only be used if you do have a history or are suffering the side effects of the above. I very rarely use it but I've seen a well...
    Merit will obtain better results if you do suffer from either chafer or leather jackets but it's a chemical and should only be used if you do have a history or are suffering the side effects of...
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  9. Gn0me

    What lies beneath?

    How big is the hole across, I know the talk is of drainage, my first thought was rotary clothes line.
    How big is the hole across, I know the talk is of drainage, my first thought was rotary clothes line.
    How big is the hole across, I know the talk is of drainage, my first thought was rotary clothes line.
    How big is the hole across, I know the talk is of drainage, my first thought was rotary clothes line.
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  10. Gn0me

    Dead lawn - Restart?

    Okay thanks again, that's great. I think I now have a better understanding of how things work and what's involved. The weather's starting to become miserable and it's off to work I go for this...
    Okay thanks again, that's great. I think I now have a better understanding of how things work and what's involved. The weather's starting to become miserable and it's off to work I go for this week, so hopefully we'll see what lies beneath before the next weekend starts where I can start making...
    Okay thanks again, that's great. I think I now have a better understanding of how things work and what's involved. The weather's starting to become miserable and it's off to work I go for this week, so hopefully we'll see what lies beneath before...
    Okay thanks again, that's great. I think I now have a better understanding of how things work and what's involved. The weather's starting to become miserable and it's off to work I go for this...
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  11. Trigger

    Let's restore my lawn

    There's every possibility that the same grass is in your neighbours lawn and the runners are coming through to yours. It wont help that she puts her mowings against the fence, any seeds will blow...
    There's every possibility that the same grass is in your neighbours lawn and the runners are coming through to yours. It wont help that she puts her mowings against the fence, any seeds will blow through and I don't think you'll be able to stop that.If you decide to kill the lawn a systemic...
    There's every possibility that the same grass is in your neighbours lawn and the runners are coming through to yours. It wont help that she puts her mowings against the fence, any seeds will blow through and I don't think you'll be able to stop...
    There's every possibility that the same grass is in your neighbours lawn and the runners are coming through to yours. It wont help that she puts her mowings against the fence, any seeds will blow...
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  12. Charlie996

    Can lawn feed go out of date ?

    While all fertilisers have a shelf life the yellowing is a sign of a problem developing. Last 2 years has seen a great deal of red thread for example, did you have signs of this in previous...
    While all fertilisers have a shelf life the yellowing is a sign of a problem developing. Last 2 years has seen a great deal of red thread for example, did you have signs of this in previous years? Was there patches of increased growth which left the yellowing spots sticking out?
    While all fertilisers have a shelf life the yellowing is a sign of a problem developing. Last 2 years has seen a great deal of red thread for example, did you have signs of this in previous years? Was there patches of increased growth which left...
    While all fertilisers have a shelf life the yellowing is a sign of a problem developing. Last 2 years has seen a great deal of red thread for example, did you have signs of this in previous...
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  13. stevey1983

    turning clay to soil for lawn

    Ive not got round to using my riddle yet but thought i would see how good the soil was by planting some of the seed in a tray full of the soil i have been working on, very pleased with how fast it...
    Ive not got round to using my riddle yet but thought i would see how good the soil was by planting some of the seed in a tray full of the soil i have been working on, very pleased with how fast it has grown. This is a photo i took 10 days after sowing the seeds
    Ive not got round to using my riddle yet but thought i would see how good the soil was by planting some of the seed in a tray full of the soil i have been working on, very pleased with how fast it has grown. This is a photo i took 10 days after...
    Ive not got round to using my riddle yet but thought i would see how good the soil was by planting some of the seed in a tray full of the soil i have been working on, very pleased with how fast it...
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  14. adamsh

    Thick stalks

    Adam I sometimes have this when I haven't been able to cut my grass for several weeks if the weather has been damp and I think your long pieces of grass like mine are actually grass that has gone...
    Adam I sometimes have this when I haven't been able to cut my grass for several weeks if the weather has been damp and I think your long pieces of grass like mine are actually grass that has gone to seed especially if the plant has been stressed due to hot weather.Most utility lawns are made up...
    Adam I sometimes have this when I haven't been able to cut my grass for several weeks if the weather has been damp and I think your long pieces of grass like mine are actually grass that has gone to seed especially if the plant has been stressed...
    Adam I sometimes have this when I haven't been able to cut my grass for several weeks if the weather has been damp and I think your long pieces of grass like mine are actually grass that has gone...
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  15. Passport1

    Blank spots on lawn

    August 2014? That would suggest it's 10 months out of date. If this is the case then it's unlikely to germinate.Your lawn looks quite long Passport1 I suggest you give it a cut, it won't hurt...
    August 2014? That would suggest it's 10 months out of date. If this is the case then it's unlikely to germinate.Your lawn looks quite long Passport1 I suggest you give it a cut, it won't hurt for the mower to run over the bare patches until the new grass comes through. :)Sadly it does look...
    August 2014? That would suggest it's 10 months out of date. If this is the case then it's unlikely to germinate.Your lawn looks quite long Passport1 I suggest you give it a cut, it won't hurt for the mower to run over the bare patches until the...
    August 2014? That would suggest it's 10 months out of date. If this is the case then it's unlikely to germinate.Your lawn looks quite long Passport1 I suggest you give it a cut, it won't hurt...
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  16. Aj Reltuc

    Replanting and reviving pieces of turf

    Thanks for the info John. :)
    Thanks for the info John. :)
    Thanks for the info John. :)
    Thanks for the info John. :)
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  17. silu

    Lawn seed for shade

    Thank you @ Mr Green. I'm beginning to think I should invest in some astro turf! There is no way I could trim back the branches. This tree is massive being well over 100 years old. The power...
    Thank you @ Mr Green. I'm beginning to think I should invest in some astro turf! There is no way I could trim back the branches. This tree is massive being well over 100 years old. The power company had to bring in professional tree surgeons to lop bits off it a few years ago. They wanted to...
    Thank you @ Mr Green. I'm beginning to think I should invest in some astro turf! There is no way I could trim back the branches. This tree is massive being well over 100 years old. The power company had to bring in professional tree surgeons to...
    Thank you @ Mr Green. I'm beginning to think I should invest in some astro turf! There is no way I could trim back the branches. This tree is massive being well over 100 years old. The power...
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  18. GYO newbie

    Boggy lawn

    Hi GYO, The gardening bit scares me to death, but as for your lawn, here's my take on it, you have two choices, it would appear your garden slopes slightly down to the bottom where the clay is and...
    Hi GYO, The gardening bit scares me to death, but as for your lawn, here's my take on it, you have two choices, it would appear your garden slopes slightly down to the bottom where the clay is and it's going to be a nightmare to do anything worth while with that part of your lawn, so here's what...
    Hi GYO, The gardening bit scares me to death, but as for your lawn, here's my take on it, you have two choices, it would appear your garden slopes slightly down to the bottom where the clay is and it's going to be a nightmare to do anything worth...
    Hi GYO, The gardening bit scares me to death, but as for your lawn, here's my take on it, you have two choices, it would appear your garden slopes slightly down to the bottom where the clay is and...
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  19. MattGlisson

    New turf lawn help

    Hi Matt, From what you said I would say that most of the nutrients in the soil have washed away so I would fertilize just before rain to wash it in and get it activated, then your lawn should look...
    Hi Matt, From what you said I would say that most of the nutrients in the soil have washed away so I would fertilize just before rain to wash it in and get it activated, then your lawn should look a lot better. Mr Green
    Hi Matt, From what you said I would say that most of the nutrients in the soil have washed away so I would fertilize just before rain to wash it in and get it activated, then your lawn should look a lot better. Mr Green
    Hi Matt, From what you said I would say that most of the nutrients in the soil have washed away so I would fertilize just before rain to wash it in and get it activated, then your lawn should look...
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  20. Tim Shields

    Overseeding new turf

    Enjoy your weekend! :)
    Enjoy your weekend! :)
    Enjoy your weekend! :)
    Enjoy your weekend! :)
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