Lawns

It sounds like an algae to me, pics would be very useful.

All my topsil was replaced to a depth of 1 metre :(

Thanks to dim and diatheplant

You've two main options.1 - Cut off the turf and stack and rot it and then dig over the sub-turf with a garden fork prior to re-seeding. It will take at least a year to rot properly but it's worth waiting for as has Dai's pointed out rotted turf is great for your garden. If you cover the heap...

Supposing I use Round-Up (or another total weed-killer), how long will it be until I can seed? I want my lawn to be freaking perfect!Thanks!!

I am a newbie too I am afraid, but the best TURF would depend on what it is you wanted it for Kids playing on, crown green bowls, 18th hole on the course, family drying green, Can you chuck some more info on what you want out of it please Jack McHammocklashing

hi just a quick question, how do you get the pictures big like that ? mine just come up as thumbnail things lol

Thanks I have been searching loads just now about how to lay turf - yes, I am contemplating doing it myself, good idea or bad idea??But the sites I looked on all said to lay a plank down to walk on.I'm not sure if I should attempt laying it myself though,. I want it done this weekend...

Where are you from Greenplanet ?

i might just get some of the smart edge stuff what binds into your lawn they recon a ride on mover is not enough to damage it !! lol

I'm not winning. I dug over the back garden last year, and had a half hearted (lazy) attempt at levelling it before seeding it.I did it all quickly and on the cheap (at the time I was skint due to previous boss robbing us).Now my new lawn is lumpy, and the grass is awful for a lawn. I'd...

HiGreat thanks, I'll let you know I get on

i do agree that when i cut my lawn it looks great but as it grows i seem to have longer bits as like u said it flattens it. i will be purchasing a new petrol one i want a cylinder but dont think my lawn is big enough to be spending that sort of money. do you guys rate mcCulloch ?

You could dismantle the handles (that's how they come in the box), but I would consider that more as something for long term storage that a task to be carried out before and after every use.With the grassbox removed my Mountfield takes up half the floor area of a 4 x 6 foot (1.2 x 1.8m)...

Heather, grab it with both hands. It`s just likely to be sieved topsoil. Can be used anywhere in the garden.

Probably some good advice here, but too late for me:(My new lawn is coming on nicely (from seed on ground that I dug the back breaking way).It now has lumps and bumps in it. I was planning on levelling it by top dressing with a layer of sharp sand mixed with mushroom compost in September. If...

I'd go easy on the weedkiller to begin with just try and mow the grass regulary, that in itself helps control a lot of weeds. Don't let the cut grass lay on the lawn if your mower hasn't got grass collection, rake it off.

Yelf, if you want a decent lawn, then as Kate says, you need to rotovate the garden. THEN, once you`ve got the soil to a fine tilth. You spend an hour raking it level and removing any old grass, roots, weeds and stones. When you`ve done all that, you either run a lightish roller over the area or...

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