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  1. stevo67

    Newbie Question

    StevoI have had a very similar problem to yours, looks to me like could be 'Yorkshire Fog.' Plenty of articles on the net about how it grows and how to get rid of it.One option is to use...
    StevoI have had a very similar problem to yours, looks to me like could be 'Yorkshire Fog.' Plenty of articles on the net about how it grows and how to get rid of it.One option is to use Roundup Gel as this can be carefully applied to specific leaves. This causes the broader leaved grass...
    StevoI have had a very similar problem to yours, looks to me like could be 'Yorkshire Fog.' Plenty of articles on the net about how it grows and how to get rid of it.One option is to use Roundup Gel as this can be carefully applied to...
    StevoI have had a very similar problem to yours, looks to me like could be 'Yorkshire Fog.' Plenty of articles on the net about how it grows and how to get rid of it.One option is to use...
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  2. Mike Graham

    Lawn cutting with naturalised crocuses...

    You'll probably need a scythe!
    You'll probably need a scythe!
    You'll probably need a scythe!
    You'll probably need a scythe!
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  3. Ben Emms

    Help needed. New turf problem.

    The usual problem with hover mowers is IF the turf is not properly rooted the hovercraft effect can suck the turf up and then the blade scalps it. You'd know if that had happened! so I don't...
    The usual problem with hover mowers is IF the turf is not properly rooted the hovercraft effect can suck the turf up and then the blade scalps it. You'd know if that had happened! so I don't think that's a problem. May not be ideal, but if that's the mower you have then it should be OK (if you...
    The usual problem with hover mowers is IF the turf is not properly rooted the hovercraft effect can suck the turf up and then the blade scalps it. You'd know if that had happened! so I don't think that's a problem. May not be ideal, but if...
    The usual problem with hover mowers is IF the turf is not properly rooted the hovercraft effect can suck the turf up and then the blade scalps it. You'd know if that had happened! so I don't...
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  4. DanT

    Lawn SOS

    Excellent seems simple enough, I will give it a go today.Thanks for your help
    Excellent seems simple enough, I will give it a go today.Thanks for your help
    Excellent seems simple enough, I will give it a go today.Thanks for your help
    Excellent seems simple enough, I will give it a go today.Thanks for your help
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  5. kirk

    Please help

    That's excellebt news, thank you both so much, i appreciate the Information. This forums great i will be spending a lot of time on here :SUNsmile:
    That's excellebt news, thank you both so much, i appreciate the Information. This forums great i will be spending a lot of time on here :SUNsmile:
    That's excellebt news, thank you both so much, i appreciate the Information. This forums great i will be spending a lot of time on here :SUNsmile:
    That's excellebt news, thank you both so much, i appreciate the Information. This forums great i will be spending a lot of time on here :SUNsmile:
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  6. Bob Duckodil

    Moss & new grass (What can I do)

    I would go for a good quality, fine, soil-based compost, such as a John Innes No. 3 would do the trick.
    I would go for a good quality, fine, soil-based compost, such as a John Innes No. 3 would do the trick.
    I would go for a good quality, fine, soil-based compost, such as a John Innes No. 3 would do the trick.
    I would go for a good quality, fine, soil-based compost, such as a John Innes No. 3 would do the trick.
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  7. Stuart McGoo

    Lawn rooting problems

    Hi Stuart, Grass won't grow in full shade, so I suspect this is the majority of the problem. You can also see a pattern where the summer perennials have overlapped onto the lawn shading out the...
    Hi Stuart, Grass won't grow in full shade, so I suspect this is the majority of the problem. You can also see a pattern where the summer perennials have overlapped onto the lawn shading out the grass further. Even "shade tolerant" grass needs a couple of hours of sunshine a day. If it's not...
    Hi Stuart, Grass won't grow in full shade, so I suspect this is the majority of the problem. You can also see a pattern where the summer perennials have overlapped onto the lawn shading out the grass further. Even "shade tolerant" grass needs a...
    Hi Stuart, Grass won't grow in full shade, so I suspect this is the majority of the problem. You can also see a pattern where the summer perennials have overlapped onto the lawn shading out the...
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  8. Charlie_Rabbit01

    Will grass grow in this bit or is it not worth bothering?

    If you nail the pallets together at the corners it wouldn't take long to destroy them! :) Places like Homebase will deliver for you, costs between £5 and £10 I think and you could order online....
    If you nail the pallets together at the corners it wouldn't take long to destroy them! :) Places like Homebase will deliver for you, costs between £5 and £10 I think and you could order online. Now you're thinking this woman's got an answer for everything! :heehee:
    If you nail the pallets together at the corners it wouldn't take long to destroy them! :) Places like Homebase will deliver for you, costs between £5 and £10 I think and you could order online. Now you're thinking this woman's got an answer for...
    If you nail the pallets together at the corners it wouldn't take long to destroy them! :) Places like Homebase will deliver for you, costs between £5 and £10 I think and you could order online....
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  9. icedgoblin

    Missed patches or over feed?

    A keen eye and practice. Or if you want to be scientific, little pots!
    A keen eye and practice. Or if you want to be scientific, little pots!
    A keen eye and practice. Or if you want to be scientific, little pots!
    A keen eye and practice. Or if you want to be scientific, little pots!
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  10. Dougie

    Please help me!

    Kris is correct :blue thumb: Your lawn looks as though it has been scalped and that will only encourage the moss. After you used the moss treatment last year, did you scarify it (raked the dead stuff...
    Kris is correct :blue thumb: Your lawn looks as though it has been scalped and that will only encourage the moss. After you used the moss treatment last year, did you scarify it (raked the dead stuff out)? If not, then the grass won't grow back through it. If it's a new build and has a load of...
    Kris is correct :blue thumb: Your lawn looks as though it has been scalped and that will only encourage the moss. After you used the moss treatment last year, did you scarify it (raked the dead stuff out)? If not, then the grass won't grow back through...
    Kris is correct :blue thumb: Your lawn looks as though it has been scalped and that will only encourage the moss. After you used the moss treatment last year, did you scarify it (raked the dead stuff...
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  11. adamsh

    New Lawn

    In case helpful to others I looked up the Spec for Rolawn's Medallion Turf: Typical sown seed mixture:Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass 40% Chewings Fescue 20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue 10% Strong...
    In case helpful to others I looked up the Spec for Rolawn's Medallion Turf: Typical sown seed mixture:Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass 40% Chewings Fescue 20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue 10% Strong Creeping Red Fescue 30%So that's in the "Hard Wearing" bracket then :) 5. Immediately after laying...
    In case helpful to others I looked up the Spec for Rolawn's Medallion Turf: Typical sown seed mixture:Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass 40% Chewings Fescue 20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue 10% Strong Creeping Red Fescue 30%So that's in the "Hard...
    In case helpful to others I looked up the Spec for Rolawn's Medallion Turf: Typical sown seed mixture:Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass 40% Chewings Fescue 20% Slender Creeping Red Fescue 10% Strong...
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  12. Garyc

    Meadow thing

    Yep... No easy or quick solution to this. You could use a selective weedkiller over the lot but you will definitely already have seeds in situ from previous years so it will need repeating. It...
    Yep... No easy or quick solution to this. You could use a selective weedkiller over the lot but you will definitely already have seeds in situ from previous years so it will need repeating. It would be good to section it off and use livestock to eat it all but as you say its a play field. If...
    Yep... No easy or quick solution to this. You could use a selective weedkiller over the lot but you will definitely already have seeds in situ from previous years so it will need repeating. It would be good to section it off and use livestock...
    Yep... No easy or quick solution to this. You could use a selective weedkiller over the lot but you will definitely already have seeds in situ from previous years so it will need repeating. It...
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  13. Armature_Gardner

    Will my lawn grow?

    Its a lovely hose and I did manage to spot it :biggrin: - An Armature is the central winding of an electric motor , thought it was a play on words .
    Its a lovely hose and I did manage to spot it :biggrin: - An Armature is the central winding of an electric motor , thought it was a play on words .
    Its a lovely hose and I did manage to spot it :biggrin: - An Armature is the central winding of an electric motor , thought it was a play on words .
    Its a lovely hose and I did manage to spot it :biggrin: - An Armature is the central winding of an electric motor , thought it was a play on words .
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  14. Roscoepeko1

    Pre seeding Fertilizer for new lawn

    Whilst no need a fertiliser higher in Phosphate will help to establish root growth which will help if there is dry weather later, and will create and establish a stronger / healthier lawn which...
    Whilst no need a fertiliser higher in Phosphate will help to establish root growth which will help if there is dry weather later, and will create and establish a stronger / healthier lawn which will be better able to fend of disease etc. Personally I wouldn't leave it until year 2 before...
    Whilst no need a fertiliser higher in Phosphate will help to establish root growth which will help if there is dry weather later, and will create and establish a stronger / healthier lawn which will be better able to fend of disease etc. ...
    Whilst no need a fertiliser higher in Phosphate will help to establish root growth which will help if there is dry weather later, and will create and establish a stronger / healthier lawn which...
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  15. trogre

    Dip In Grass

    Rather than putting soil on top (which will require seeding and/or the grass growing through) you could cut H-shaped slits in the lawn, where the dip is (or a hump for that matter), peel back the...
    Rather than putting soil on top (which will require seeding and/or the grass growing through) you could cut H-shaped slits in the lawn, where the dip is (or a hump for that matter), peel back the turf on either side of the cross-slit, put some soil underneath, then roll the turf back and press...
    Rather than putting soil on top (which will require seeding and/or the grass growing through) you could cut H-shaped slits in the lawn, where the dip is (or a hump for that matter), peel back the turf on either side of the cross-slit, put some...
    Rather than putting soil on top (which will require seeding and/or the grass growing through) you could cut H-shaped slits in the lawn, where the dip is (or a hump for that matter), peel back the...
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  16. Ben Emms

    Sowing grass seed - stones problem

    Thanks for your replies. Well i've given it a good soaking and a rake, so i'll see how it is tomorrow and try out kristens idea to see if I can break down the lumps some more once its dried a bit.
    Thanks for your replies. Well i've given it a good soaking and a rake, so i'll see how it is tomorrow and try out kristens idea to see if I can break down the lumps some more once its dried a bit.
    Thanks for your replies. Well i've given it a good soaking and a rake, so i'll see how it is tomorrow and try out kristens idea to see if I can break down the lumps some more once its dried a bit.
    Thanks for your replies. Well i've given it a good soaking and a rake, so i'll see how it is tomorrow and try out kristens idea to see if I can break down the lumps some more once its dried a bit.
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  17. nFrost

    Lawn grass turning yellow?!

    I think I must be rakifying it then Kris, haha!
    I think I must be rakifying it then Kris, haha!
    I think I must be rakifying it then Kris, haha!
    I think I must be rakifying it then Kris, haha!
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  18. wiseowl

    Recommendations For Grass Seed

    Small amounts, go to Wilkos. They have sacks of it and a set of scales for you to weigh it out:)
    Small amounts, go to Wilkos. They have sacks of it and a set of scales for you to weigh it out:)
    Small amounts, go to Wilkos. They have sacks of it and a set of scales for you to weigh it out:)
    Small amounts, go to Wilkos. They have sacks of it and a set of scales for you to weigh it out:)
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  19. Ben Emms

    Turf and turf supplier recommendations

    Do they have a shade variety? My local sheds just have a pallet of one-size-fits-all (which will, no doubt!, be the full-sun hard-wearing variety) outside them ... I bought mine on eBay and...
    Do they have a shade variety? My local sheds just have a pallet of one-size-fits-all (which will, no doubt!, be the full-sun hard-wearing variety) outside them ... I bought mine on eBay and drove to the Fens to collect it. Very depressing, 20 acres of dead flat, weed free, beautifully mown...
    Do they have a shade variety? My local sheds just have a pallet of one-size-fits-all (which will, no doubt!, be the full-sun hard-wearing variety) outside them ... I bought mine on eBay and drove to the Fens to collect it. Very depressing, 20...
    Do they have a shade variety? My local sheds just have a pallet of one-size-fits-all (which will, no doubt!, be the full-sun hard-wearing variety) outside them ... I bought mine on eBay and...
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  20. Dan Dollin
    Like x 4

    Grass is always greener...

    That's the sort of thing my other half would say Al n and mean it! :heehee:
    That's the sort of thing my other half would say Al n and mean it! :heehee:
    That's the sort of thing my other half would say Al n and mean it! :heehee:
    That's the sort of thing my other half would say Al n and mean it! :heehee:
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