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Lawn help please

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Nonnie Sat 31-Mar-18 11:34:36

Last year was very stressful and the garden didn't get the attention it deserved. There was so much moss that about a month ago I used feed and weed stuff, watched the brown patches appear, discovered the scarifier was broken, bought a new one and used it. You can imagine the result. We had also had the drains replaced so that has added to the problem.

I bought grass seed which was apparently coated with something to make it grow and have watched the pigeons thoroughly enjoy eating it all. Never had a pigeon problem before.

There is no sign of any of the new grass growing although the old grass is. Please advise the best way to get the rather large areas of lawn to grow. I need a quick result as we are putting the house on the market!

Thanks.

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Moocow Sun 01-Apr-18 16:46:56

Hope this link to gillybob old posting re lawn problems works *nonnie it generated lots of helpful discussion www.gransnet.com/forums/gardening/1236675-My-poor-lawn

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gillybob Sun 01-Apr-18 16:50:00

Oh thank you moocow I couldn’t work out his to do it . smile

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Moocow Sun 01-Apr-18 17:07:16

I surprised myself gillybob smile even though it's similar to putting in the smiley face!

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Esspee Sun 01-Apr-18 20:58:16

If you plan on selling this year turf is by far the best answer. Instant results. Just make sure you inspect the quality of the turf before purchase and water religiously.

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Nonnie Mon 02-Apr-18 16:57:32

I couldn't get the link when I found it yesterday so thanks Moocow.

We have decided turfing is too big a job, we would have to dig out all the existing and rake it etc.

I've been out and bought netting, couldn't find any suitable spiky things and then remembered all the long metal skewers sitting in a kitchen drawer ready for the barbecues we never have. They will be great. Tomorrow I will mix seed with top soil, tread it all in and then cover with the netting held down with the skewers. I just might even decorate it all with strips of tinfoil because it can be quite windy here. I am optimistic that I can outwit the pigeons!

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