Lawn first aid required

Hi

My lawn is in a bit of a state. I re-turfed last September which I don't think gave the lawn long enough to bed in before the end of the growing season. I fertilised and seeded it at the end of July as it was a bit thin, but the first time I have been at home to mow (when we have had suitable weather) has been this weekend. You imagine the length of it before it was mown

Anyway what I have found is a lawn with some bare patches (some of which are caused by ant nests which have developed) is generally thin and appears scorched (presumably from the fertiliser) in places. I will post some pics tomorrow but wondered what the best thing to do is, as we are fast approaching October. My nightmare scenario is that all the gaps are filled by moss and weeds (which was the main reason for my returfing).

Thanks

 

Hi Stoudy
You turfed your lawn at a good time September.
But to have a GOOD lawn it needs regular care,that is the secret.
Regular cutting is paramount.
An autumn now feed will help.

 

Rake out the moss-- prise out the annual fibrous rooted weeds, put lawn weedkiller on any penicious ones with tap roots-

Prepare bare surfaces, water, seed, cover, wait two weeks--then do some more! Keep doing it till mid October! Start again in the spring--isnt gardening marvellous

 

I have attached some photos below. Theres a bit of grass which needs to be racked up and its fairly thin. Any ideas what to do about the ant hills? The point about mowing your lawn regularly is taken - I've have been a bit rubbish this year :dh:

Thanks

 

No weeds :thumb:, looks all right considering.

You need to cut it at least once a week, twice when it is growing quickly, and don't remove more than 1/3rd (I think, it might be 50%) of the height of the grass in any one mowing.

 

Get a seed mix without Rye grass--looks like you have plenty!