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  1. andy1981

    Lumpy lawn

    Andy, As i said mate, make sure those tap root weeds are out. I would NOT roll it. All your doing is compacting it and may get drainage issues later. Here's what i would do: Add sharp sand to the...
    Andy, As i said mate, make sure those tap root weeds are out. I would NOT roll it. All your doing is compacting it and may get drainage issues later. Here's what i would do: Add sharp sand to the top of your mud mess. Then get a rotivator and rotivate it all in. Then tread it down and rake to...
    Andy, As i said mate, make sure those tap root weeds are out. I would NOT roll it. All your doing is compacting it and may get drainage issues later. Here's what i would do: Add sharp sand to the top of your mud mess. Then get a rotivator and...
    Andy, As i said mate, make sure those tap root weeds are out. I would NOT roll it. All your doing is compacting it and may get drainage issues later. Here's what i would do: Add sharp sand to the...
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  2. rich255

    Help needed with my lawn!

    Ignore me!
    Ignore me!
    Ignore me!
    Ignore me!
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  3. Juvenile

    Please Help - Laying Turf

    Please Help - Laying Turf I have just moved it to house and people who lived there before have destroyed the back garden,it looks like they have just throw a load of concrete on the ground,could...
    Please Help - Laying Turf I have just moved it to house and people who lived there before have destroyed the back garden,it looks like they have just throw a load of concrete on the ground,could some one tell me how i would go about getting the ground etc preparation ready for turf?I have...
    Please Help - Laying Turf I have just moved it to house and people who lived there before have destroyed the back garden,it looks like they have just throw a load of concrete on the ground,could some one tell me how i would go about getting the...
    Please Help - Laying Turf I have just moved it to house and people who lived there before have destroyed the back garden,it looks like they have just throw a load of concrete on the ground,could...
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  4. Mr Grinch

    Lawn

    Have a look at my plan. See what you think. G
    Have a look at my plan. See what you think. G
    Have a look at my plan. See what you think. G
    Have a look at my plan. See what you think. G
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  5. FH1

    Yellow edges on turf after 9 days...

    I'll send them my bill then! Always amazes me that football pitches can be re-turfed mid-season ... and I am sure that the sort of turf that comes on a huge many-tonne roll and is laid by...
    I'll send them my bill then! Always amazes me that football pitches can be re-turfed mid-season ... and I am sure that the sort of turf that comes on a huge many-tonne roll and is laid by machine is probably ready to be mowed the same day!! but those folk have all the necessary specialist...
    I'll send them my bill then! Always amazes me that football pitches can be re-turfed mid-season ... and I am sure that the sort of turf that comes on a huge many-tonne roll and is laid by machine is probably ready to be mowed the same day!! but...
    I'll send them my bill then! Always amazes me that football pitches can be re-turfed mid-season ... and I am sure that the sort of turf that comes on a huge many-tonne roll and is laid by...
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  6. Wet Bush

    Crumbly Top Soil To Cover Lawn Seed?

    As above for a new lawn ^ If you're over seeding then a nice crumbly top soil will be just fine. Once covered use a rake to even up any coverage where necessary.
    As above for a new lawn ^ If you're over seeding then a nice crumbly top soil will be just fine. Once covered use a rake to even up any coverage where necessary.
    As above for a new lawn ^ If you're over seeding then a nice crumbly top soil will be just fine. Once covered use a rake to even up any coverage where necessary.
    As above for a new lawn ^ If you're over seeding then a nice crumbly top soil will be just fine. Once covered use a rake to even up any coverage where necessary.
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  7. Aaron Cabrele

    New lawn + hosepipe ban = HELP!!

    You'll need to ease-up during the 28 days, rather than just "stop" on day 28 (as the grass won't be acclimatised to "no water"!). I suggest that if the weather is not hot you delay the next...
    You'll need to ease-up during the 28 days, rather than just "stop" on day 28 (as the grass won't be acclimatised to "no water"!). I suggest that if the weather is not hot you delay the next drench. Maybe make a timetable so you are down to every 4 days by the end of 28 days. I think you will...
    You'll need to ease-up during the 28 days, rather than just "stop" on day 28 (as the grass won't be acclimatised to "no water"!). I suggest that if the weather is not hot you delay the next drench. Maybe make a timetable so you are down to...
    You'll need to ease-up during the 28 days, rather than just "stop" on day 28 (as the grass won't be acclimatised to "no water"!). I suggest that if the weather is not hot you delay the next...
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  8. pamsdish

    How does my grass grow

    So I get something for my 4" then ? :-) (OMG NO I forgot Ziggy may read this) Jack McH
    So I get something for my 4" then ? :-) (OMG NO I forgot Ziggy may read this) Jack McH
    So I get something for my 4" then ? :-) (OMG NO I forgot Ziggy may read this) Jack McH
    So I get something for my 4" then ? :-) (OMG NO I forgot Ziggy may read this) Jack McH
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  9. Angelo_R

    Glyphosating an grass overgrown raised bed area

    You can plant "straight away", so to speak, but in practice I think it is best to wait 2 weeks, by which time you should be able to see where the grass is dying, and decide if you have covered...
    You can plant "straight away", so to speak, but in practice I think it is best to wait 2 weeks, by which time you should be able to see where the grass is dying, and decide if you have covered everything, or if there are some bits you missed and need to have another go at. I would then wait a...
    You can plant "straight away", so to speak, but in practice I think it is best to wait 2 weeks, by which time you should be able to see where the grass is dying, and decide if you have covered everything, or if there are some bits you missed and...
    You can plant "straight away", so to speak, but in practice I think it is best to wait 2 weeks, by which time you should be able to see where the grass is dying, and decide if you have covered...
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  10. Lacey Syms

    Bald atches on lawn

    Hi Just give a good feed and re-seed spike it first before you put the seed down and the seed when growing will look like a mini hair transplant buy seeds that likes shade (DONT USE WEED AND...
    Hi Just give a good feed and re-seed spike it first before you put the seed down and the seed when growing will look like a mini hair transplant buy seeds that likes shade (DONT USE WEED AND FEED WHEN PUTTING NEW SEED DOWN IT WILL KILL THE NEW GRASS) The bark around the edge wont help it...
    Hi Just give a good feed and re-seed spike it first before you put the seed down and the seed when growing will look like a mini hair transplant buy seeds that likes shade (DONT USE WEED AND FEED WHEN PUTTING NEW SEED DOWN IT WILL KILL THE NEW...
    Hi Just give a good feed and re-seed spike it first before you put the seed down and the seed when growing will look like a mini hair transplant buy seeds that likes shade (DONT USE WEED AND...
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  11. Wet Bush

    Shady Lawn Seed - Any Recommendations?

    from what I have heard, this blend from BSH is supposed to be very good, and is used in countries such as Switzerland ) it contains a seed called Supranova Poa Supina a 20kg bag costs £146...
    from what I have heard, this blend from BSH is supposed to be very good, and is used in countries such as Switzerland ) it contains a seed called Supranova Poa Supina a 20kg bag costs £146 pounds though .... if you need less, they may be able to help (there is a calculator on the link that...
    from what I have heard, this blend from BSH is supposed to be very good, and is used in countries such as Switzerland ) it contains a seed called Supranova Poa Supina a 20kg bag costs £146 pounds though .... if you need less, they may be...
    from what I have heard, this blend from BSH is supposed to be very good, and is used in countries such as Switzerland ) it contains a seed called Supranova Poa Supina a 20kg bag costs £146...
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  12. HarryS

    ? Miracle-Gro Lawn Thickener Grass Seed and Feed ?

    Has anyone used this grass seed mix from Miracle-Gro ? I have always found grass seed very very random at germinating :gaah: . I used the Miracle-Gro all purpose grass seed last year and it was pretty...
    Has anyone used this grass seed mix from Miracle-Gro ? I have always found grass seed very very random at germinating :gaah: . I used the Miracle-Gro all purpose grass seed last year and it was pretty good for repairs and patching . But is this new mix better :scratch:
    Has anyone used this grass seed mix from Miracle-Gro ? I have always found grass seed very very random at germinating :gaah: . I used the Miracle-Gro all purpose grass seed last year and it was pretty good for repairs and patching . But is this new mix...
    Has anyone used this grass seed mix from Miracle-Gro ? I have always found grass seed very very random at germinating :gaah: . I used the Miracle-Gro all purpose grass seed last year and it was pretty...
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  13. MatW

    New lawn from seed - advice needed please

    Thanks again. I tried the ladder thing (weighted with large rocks) and it worked well. So far birds haven't shown any interest. Watering shouldn't be a problem given the rain, hail, snow...
    Thanks again. I tried the ladder thing (weighted with large rocks) and it worked well. So far birds haven't shown any interest. Watering shouldn't be a problem given the rain, hail, snow combination we've just had. Hosepipe ban also not a worry as I'm in Scotland. Now we wait...
    Thanks again. I tried the ladder thing (weighted with large rocks) and it worked well. So far birds haven't shown any interest. Watering shouldn't be a problem given the rain, hail, snow combination we've just had. Hosepipe ban also not a worry...
    Thanks again. I tried the ladder thing (weighted with large rocks) and it worked well. So far birds haven't shown any interest. Watering shouldn't be a problem given the rain, hail, snow...
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  14. DenProject

    Patchy lawn needs thickening. How? I'm new to gardening :)

    I have four dogs and a small lawn, and on the front a shaded lawn which attracts moss, so they always need a bit of tlc in spring and autumn.First I scarify the lawn, then aerate it with a fork....
    I have four dogs and a small lawn, and on the front a shaded lawn which attracts moss, so they always need a bit of tlc in spring and autumn.First I scarify the lawn, then aerate it with a fork. Following that I top dress it with compost and then scatter lawn seed, rake it lightly and then...
    I have four dogs and a small lawn, and on the front a shaded lawn which attracts moss, so they always need a bit of tlc in spring and autumn.First I scarify the lawn, then aerate it with a fork. Following that I top dress it with compost and...
    I have four dogs and a small lawn, and on the front a shaded lawn which attracts moss, so they always need a bit of tlc in spring and autumn.First I scarify the lawn, then aerate it with a fork....
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  15. d4gl15h

    Brick edging for a sloped lawn

    hi there thanks for the reply the garden is not on a huge slope just slightly I have tried to include a photo and as for size I think it has an area of about 50 meters give or take I am just...
    hi there thanks for the reply the garden is not on a huge slope just slightly I have tried to include a photo and as for size I think it has an area of about 50 meters give or take I am just wanting it for the larger lawn hope this gives u a better idea of my plans.
    hi there thanks for the reply the garden is not on a huge slope just slightly I have tried to include a photo and as for size I think it has an area of about 50 meters give or take I am just wanting it for the larger lawn hope this gives u a...
    hi there thanks for the reply the garden is not on a huge slope just slightly I have tried to include a photo and as for size I think it has an area of about 50 meters give or take I am just...
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  16. Rob1980

    New to gardening, think my lawns infested.....?

    Oh it is good to know they are no longer banned. I will get my sprayer out Jack McH
    Oh it is good to know they are no longer banned. I will get my sprayer out Jack McH
    Oh it is good to know they are no longer banned. I will get my sprayer out Jack McH
    Oh it is good to know they are no longer banned. I will get my sprayer out Jack McH
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  17. Gay Gardener

    Turf

    Loads of water up here . Well we aint going to bathe in it :snork:
    Loads of water up here . Well we aint going to bathe in it :snork:
    Loads of water up here . Well we aint going to bathe in it :snork:
    Loads of water up here . Well we aint going to bathe in it :snork:
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  18. Another_Lawn?

    Not Another Lawn ?

    What type of soil do you have? If it's clay then I think the best thing you can do is start again. Rotovate and dig in something that will lighten the soil, compost maybe. If you can stop the...
    What type of soil do you have? If it's clay then I think the best thing you can do is start again. Rotovate and dig in something that will lighten the soil, compost maybe. If you can stop the children and dog from using it for some while, it may be better to grass seed it instead with a general...
    What type of soil do you have? If it's clay then I think the best thing you can do is start again. Rotovate and dig in something that will lighten the soil, compost maybe. If you can stop the children and dog from using it for some while, it may...
    What type of soil do you have? If it's clay then I think the best thing you can do is start again. Rotovate and dig in something that will lighten the soil, compost maybe. If you can stop the...
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  19. bungaro

    no drainage in back garden

    Thanks Kristen for the quick reply and good advice. I should have mentioned i plan on moving next year,this sound like a big job, i guess i will just have to make do for now and hope we get some...
    Thanks Kristen for the quick reply and good advice. I should have mentioned i plan on moving next year,this sound like a big job, i guess i will just have to make do for now and hope we get some good weather noth of the border this year.
    Thanks Kristen for the quick reply and good advice. I should have mentioned i plan on moving next year,this sound like a big job, i guess i will just have to make do for now and hope we get some good weather noth of the border this year.
    Thanks Kristen for the quick reply and good advice. I should have mentioned i plan on moving next year,this sound like a big job, i guess i will just have to make do for now and hope we get some...
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  20. Kristen

    Not Raked my Grass Seed in

    OK, I'll not worry about it too uch then, thanks. Yeah, right! My seeder is pathetic. It takes about 12 passes to deliver the requisite amount of seed. I did 6 passes on the Autumn sown and...
    OK, I'll not worry about it too uch then, thanks. Yeah, right! My seeder is pathetic. It takes about 12 passes to deliver the requisite amount of seed. I did 6 passes on the Autumn sown and it looks OK, a bit thin, but with some Nitrogen it will be OK. I've done a 50% seeding rate before...
    OK, I'll not worry about it too uch then, thanks. Yeah, right! My seeder is pathetic. It takes about 12 passes to deliver the requisite amount of seed. I did 6 passes on the Autumn sown and it looks OK, a bit thin, but with some Nitrogen it...
    OK, I'll not worry about it too uch then, thanks. Yeah, right! My seeder is pathetic. It takes about 12 passes to deliver the requisite amount of seed. I did 6 passes on the Autumn sown and...
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