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  1. hetibelle

    Had a quote for new Lawn

    Cost of the job seems extreme and it always pays to get more than one quote and would always ask friends and relitives for a recommendation of a company they have experience of. Don't always go...
    Cost of the job seems extreme and it always pays to get more than one quote and would always ask friends and relitives for a recommendation of a company they have experience of. Don't always go with the cheapest however, my brother did and had to have it all done again because the finished job...
    Cost of the job seems extreme and it always pays to get more than one quote and would always ask friends and relitives for a recommendation of a company they have experience of. Don't always go with the cheapest however, my brother did and had to...
    Cost of the job seems extreme and it always pays to get more than one quote and would always ask friends and relitives for a recommendation of a company they have experience of. Don't always go...
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  2. busybee

    5 week old turf - could be looking better....

    Turf is pre treated to make it look nice when it's laid so I wouldn't advise feeding again. Water, water and water.
    Turf is pre treated to make it look nice when it's laid so I wouldn't advise feeding again. Water, water and water.
    Turf is pre treated to make it look nice when it's laid so I wouldn't advise feeding again. Water, water and water.
    Turf is pre treated to make it look nice when it's laid so I wouldn't advise feeding again. Water, water and water.
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  3. RobSmith

    Killing Grass / returning to soil

    Thanks, Karl.It's a good point you make, and for £22 I could cover my entire garden with a cheapo tarp from B&Q. (Might finally help me to teach the dog to stop crapping on there too!I'll...
    Thanks, Karl.It's a good point you make, and for £22 I could cover my entire garden with a cheapo tarp from B&Q. (Might finally help me to teach the dog to stop crapping on there too!I'll give it a go.Thanks for the reply.Rob
    Thanks, Karl.It's a good point you make, and for £22 I could cover my entire garden with a cheapo tarp from B&Q. (Might finally help me to teach the dog to stop crapping on there too!I'll give it a go.Thanks for the reply.Rob
    Thanks, Karl.It's a good point you make, and for £22 I could cover my entire garden with a cheapo tarp from B&Q. (Might finally help me to teach the dog to stop crapping on there too!I'll...
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  4. Puzzled

    Roots or Branches under lawn???

    They are cherry. I recognise the shoots on the roots. I had that after I planted cherries but not on the lawn. The leaves look quite different to those of the parent plant. I have a feeling your...
    They are cherry. I recognise the shoots on the roots. I had that after I planted cherries but not on the lawn. The leaves look quite different to those of the parent plant. I have a feeling your neighbours are not going to want to take their tree down. Other members would advise I am sure but do...
    They are cherry. I recognise the shoots on the roots. I had that after I planted cherries but not on the lawn. The leaves look quite different to those of the parent plant. I have a feeling your neighbours are not going to want to take their tree...
    They are cherry. I recognise the shoots on the roots. I had that after I planted cherries but not on the lawn. The leaves look quite different to those of the parent plant. I have a feeling your...
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  5. big ron manager

    Getting rid of alchemilla mollis from lawns.

    Hi Bigron,send it to me lol. I am surprised it hasn't been destroyed by a weedkiller.
    Hi Bigron,send it to me lol. I am surprised it hasn't been destroyed by a weedkiller.
    Hi Bigron,send it to me lol. I am surprised it hasn't been destroyed by a weedkiller.
    Hi Bigron,send it to me lol. I am surprised it hasn't been destroyed by a weedkiller.
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  6. Robo

    Dying lawn needs help pls!!

    I think it's more important not to let the new lawn dry out if the weather gets too hot. If you need to water it, do so early in the morning before the sun gets to it. Rather than get the green...
    I think it's more important not to let the new lawn dry out if the weather gets too hot. If you need to water it, do so early in the morning before the sun gets to it. Rather than get the green stuff on top you need to cultivate good root growth, from good roots you get a good lawn, that's why...
    I think it's more important not to let the new lawn dry out if the weather gets too hot. If you need to water it, do so early in the morning before the sun gets to it. Rather than get the green stuff on top you need to cultivate good root growth,...
    I think it's more important not to let the new lawn dry out if the weather gets too hot. If you need to water it, do so early in the morning before the sun gets to it. Rather than get the green...
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  7. mattdale77

    How to deal with weed covered lawn quickly

    Presumably those moving in after you will have seen the property and the accompanying lawn so I guess it's condition won't come as that much of a surprise. You could try something which is...
    Presumably those moving in after you will have seen the property and the accompanying lawn so I guess it's condition won't come as that much of a surprise. You could try something which is labelled 'weed and feed' - even a cheapie one from a supermarket will work well, but I do warn (from...
    Presumably those moving in after you will have seen the property and the accompanying lawn so I guess it's condition won't come as that much of a surprise. You could try something which is labelled 'weed and feed' - even a cheapie one from a...
    Presumably those moving in after you will have seen the property and the accompanying lawn so I guess it's condition won't come as that much of a surprise. You could try something which is...
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  8. Hugo

    New Lawn is this a problem

    This is another section, we really wet the really dry areas. Does this look like new shoot or is the remaining??? Thank you again
    This is another section, we really wet the really dry areas. Does this look like new shoot or is the remaining??? Thank you again
    This is another section, we really wet the really dry areas. Does this look like new shoot or is the remaining??? Thank you again
    This is another section, we really wet the really dry areas. Does this look like new shoot or is the remaining??? Thank you again
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  9. richardm

    New Turf Worries

    Let's hope all this rain we are having is helping and when you eventually do decide to cut the grass, make sure you cut it at a really high setting so it's not actually that short.
    Let's hope all this rain we are having is helping and when you eventually do decide to cut the grass, make sure you cut it at a really high setting so it's not actually that short.
    Let's hope all this rain we are having is helping and when you eventually do decide to cut the grass, make sure you cut it at a really high setting so it's not actually that short.
    Let's hope all this rain we are having is helping and when you eventually do decide to cut the grass, make sure you cut it at a really high setting so it's not actually that short.
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  10. Osbaldwick

    Care for recently turfed lawn

    Don't know the answer to your question, but felt sorry that no one had replied. That happened to me a few weeks ago! I'm sure somebody will respond with a more useful reply eventually!
    Don't know the answer to your question, but felt sorry that no one had replied. That happened to me a few weeks ago! I'm sure somebody will respond with a more useful reply eventually!
    Don't know the answer to your question, but felt sorry that no one had replied. That happened to me a few weeks ago! I'm sure somebody will respond with a more useful reply eventually!
    Don't know the answer to your question, but felt sorry that no one had replied. That happened to me a few weeks ago! I'm sure somebody will respond with a more useful reply eventually!
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  11. pozzydrive

    Lawn weed and feed

    I think it's because of the pressure and the spread of the spray as opposed to a watering can which just pours it.. Rule of thumb always follow the manufacturers instructions when using these...
    I think it's because of the pressure and the spread of the spray as opposed to a watering can which just pours it.. Rule of thumb always follow the manufacturers instructions when using these things unless you have vast experience. It has been tested so...............:)
    I think it's because of the pressure and the spread of the spray as opposed to a watering can which just pours it.. Rule of thumb always follow the manufacturers instructions when using these things unless you have vast experience. It has been...
    I think it's because of the pressure and the spread of the spray as opposed to a watering can which just pours it.. Rule of thumb always follow the manufacturers instructions when using these...
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  12. Surfer

    New lawn concerns

    You'll either have to wait until your lawn is well established and then you can use a selective weedkiller or you can take the little clover plants out by hand (using a lot of care not to disturb...
    You'll either have to wait until your lawn is well established and then you can use a selective weedkiller or you can take the little clover plants out by hand (using a lot of care not to disturb the new grass seedlings). It all depends on a) how big your lawn is and b) how many clover plants...
    You'll either have to wait until your lawn is well established and then you can use a selective weedkiller or you can take the little clover plants out by hand (using a lot of care not to disturb the new grass seedlings). It all depends on a)...
    You'll either have to wait until your lawn is well established and then you can use a selective weedkiller or you can take the little clover plants out by hand (using a lot of care not to disturb...
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  13. uncletom

    Turf

    Thank you for all your help,will have a trip to B and Q.
    Thank you for all your help,will have a trip to B and Q.
    Thank you for all your help,will have a trip to B and Q.
    Thank you for all your help,will have a trip to B and Q.
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  14. portia

    Grass eating caterpillar

    Let them eat it! It saves mowing it lol :P
    Let them eat it! It saves mowing it lol :P
    Let them eat it! It saves mowing it lol :P
    Let them eat it! It saves mowing it lol :P
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  15. father jack

    Help lawn refuses to play ball!

    to be hinest i didnt even think about it i just asumed that being it was safe to use on lawns it wouldnt hurt the seeds lesson learnt it was a spray weedkiller i cant recall its name just now but...
    to be hinest i didnt even think about it i just asumed that being it was safe to use on lawns it wouldnt hurt the seeds lesson learnt it was a spray weedkiller i cant recall its name just now but it was only a spot treatment type spray bottle. i can see sings of life i think i might have to go...
    to be hinest i didnt even think about it i just asumed that being it was safe to use on lawns it wouldnt hurt the seeds lesson learnt it was a spray weedkiller i cant recall its name just now but it was only a spot treatment type spray bottle. i...
    to be hinest i didnt even think about it i just asumed that being it was safe to use on lawns it wouldnt hurt the seeds lesson learnt it was a spray weedkiller i cant recall its name just now but...
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  16. tiamaria

    problem soil and want to lay turf

    How thick is the black stuff? If it's only and inch or two, i'd probably dig it in and hope for the best, but if it's a thick layer i'd probably either try to get rid of the bulk of it (good...
    How thick is the black stuff? If it's only and inch or two, i'd probably dig it in and hope for the best, but if it's a thick layer i'd probably either try to get rid of the bulk of it (good exercise, cheaper than joining a gym) or dig in a small area, seed it and see what happens before i did...
    How thick is the black stuff? If it's only and inch or two, i'd probably dig it in and hope for the best, but if it's a thick layer i'd probably either try to get rid of the bulk of it (good exercise, cheaper than joining a gym) or dig in a...
    How thick is the black stuff? If it's only and inch or two, i'd probably dig it in and hope for the best, but if it's a thick layer i'd probably either try to get rid of the bulk of it (good...
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  17. SimonZ

    How to weed this small but overgrown lawn?

    Would the complete 4 in 1 do the same, although not overgrown I do have a similar issue, small, patchy lawn with a fair few weeds in. (Dandelions, moss and clover as far as I can tell, with a...
    Would the complete 4 in 1 do the same, although not overgrown I do have a similar issue, small, patchy lawn with a fair few weeds in. (Dandelions, moss and clover as far as I can tell, with a couple of bare patches one from my lawnmower being there for 9 months til I got my shed built last week)
    Would the complete 4 in 1 do the same, although not overgrown I do have a similar issue, small, patchy lawn with a fair few weeds in. (Dandelions, moss and clover as far as I can tell, with a couple of bare patches one from my lawnmower being...
    Would the complete 4 in 1 do the same, although not overgrown I do have a similar issue, small, patchy lawn with a fair few weeds in. (Dandelions, moss and clover as far as I can tell, with a...
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  18. suziequeue

    More grass clippings than I can manage

    ever thought of a mulch mower??
    ever thought of a mulch mower??
    ever thought of a mulch mower??
    ever thought of a mulch mower??
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  19. fathimq1

    New seeded lawn cover ?

    Thanks for your reply Neil , I have followed you advise and abandoned the covering idea .I did use a plastic cover for a while and sort of laid it over the ground on top . for a while i noticed...
    Thanks for your reply Neil , I have followed you advise and abandoned the covering idea .I did use a plastic cover for a while and sort of laid it over the ground on top . for a while i noticed that come after noon the area underneath it was still more moist than the uncovered areas , which...
    Thanks for your reply Neil , I have followed you advise and abandoned the covering idea .I did use a plastic cover for a while and sort of laid it over the ground on top . for a while i noticed that come after noon the area underneath it was...
    Thanks for your reply Neil , I have followed you advise and abandoned the covering idea .I did use a plastic cover for a while and sort of laid it over the ground on top . for a while i noticed...
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  20. t11cky

    Cost of someone laying turf for me!!

    t11cky I sympathise with you. After spending several years trying to revive a relatively small lawn I took the plunge a couple of months ago and had it turfed. Now I have a green lush carpet. ...
    t11cky I sympathise with you. After spending several years trying to revive a relatively small lawn I took the plunge a couple of months ago and had it turfed. Now I have a green lush carpet. It was well worth it. We have a friend who is a landscape gardener and he did it for us so I...
    t11cky I sympathise with you. After spending several years trying to revive a relatively small lawn I took the plunge a couple of months ago and had it turfed. Now I have a green lush carpet. It was well worth it. We have a friend who is a...
    t11cky I sympathise with you. After spending several years trying to revive a relatively small lawn I took the plunge a couple of months ago and had it turfed. Now I have a green lush carpet. ...
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