Help with my lawn

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  1. lawnpain

    lawnpain Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi

    I have attached a couple of pics I just took of my front lawn. I laid turf down 3 years ago and pretty much from the get go there were loads of weeds. I think the main offender is 'prickly lettuce'. Anyway, I really want to sort it out, can anyone advise what product I can treat it with to make it a decent looking lawn. thanks.
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  2. Linz

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    Dig main offenders out and have a party

    "Lactuca serriola, prickly lettuce, is a close relative of the domestic lettuce that has been used as an alternative to opium."

    Then in your stupor chuck Evergreen feed and weed around as if your a fairy :biggrin:
     
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      Ha ha, I guess I am a "fairy" then cos I suggest any lawn weedkiller product. Simply water it on and, hey presto! weeds are gone.:smile:
       
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        Only if you've been using the opium substitute ;)

        Just for clarification.. I was not referring to people who use lawn weed and feed as fairies :biggrin:
         
      • lawnpain

        lawnpain Apprentice Gardener

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        thanks. I did put some feed/weedkiller all in one stuff from wilko last summer and nothing happened. maybe I will try that 4 in 1 evergreen and nuke it. I will collect the prickly lettuce and try and smoke it.
         
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          No need for 4 in 1......a straight lawn weedkiller applied at right time will work
           
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          Sometimes it is best to wait for spring when they are in full growth - it zaps them better. I have used a farmer's broadleaf weedkiller called 'Grazon' that seems to be very effective. But it comes in large, expensive containers.
           
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          I've killed parts of my lawn cutting over hanging nasturtiums :frown:, it must be something toxic in the stems ?, it was just starting to look nice i scarified and aerated it in spring and it had just about recovered :frown:.
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          HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

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          @lawnpain , to add to Verdun's advice , some pointers from the Lawnsmith site.
          And you are correct lawns are a complete pain !:biggrin:
          • Use Weed Killer Concentrate for whole lawn weed control - easy to apply with a watering can and sprinkle bar
          • Use Ready to Use Weed Killer for spot treating individual weeds
          • Follow the instructions on the container
          • Know the area of lawn to be treated if treating the whole lawn
          • Not give an ‘extra squirt for luck’
          Martin never heard of Nasturtiums poisoning lawns :scratch:. Conifers will kill grass around them , they can prevent germination and poison the soil.
           
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            Those nasturtiums have simply denied light and moisture to the lawn.
            Simply apply liquid lawn feed....quick nitrogen fix.
            Try it Martin and you will see a difference in days
            Let us know how it goes :)
             
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              martin-f Plant Hardiness Zone 8b

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              Many thanks @HarryS @Verdun,

              I should have explained better, the grass was ok all over the lawn, when I said cutting them I went straight over them with the lawn mower obviously turned them into a pulp,

              Reading up nasturtiums contain lots of vitamin C ascorbic acid so I'm guessing that's caused the problem, ive since bought some hedge shears :biggrin:,

              Thank you for the recovery tip Verdun, I will give the lawn a feed this afternoon.
               
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