Product for a lush lawn?
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Guys, had a new lawn laid about 10 years ago and it seems they used a fine grass turf. I mow regularly, have it scarified each year (industrial machine, definitely helps get rid of the thatch) and also apply feed. Is there a product that I can add (apart from seed) to help get it thick and lush?...thanks.
gra001 said:
Guys, had a new lawn laid about 10 years ago and it seems they used a fine grass turf. I mow regularly, have it scarified each year (industrial machine, definitely helps get rid of the thatch) and also apply feed. Is there a product that I can add (apart from seed) to help get it thick and lush?...thanks.
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Just kidding, I'm currently in the process of trying to do this with part of our lawn. I've started top dressing and overseeding, then in a few weeks I'll start experimenting with lawn feed, just not sure which yet so will be following this one.
Thanks guys, it's actually GreenThumb that I use to look after the lawn which, as I said, always benefits from the scarification. They are coming in two weeks to put the spring/summer treatment on so maybe that will do the trick, however, just wondered if there was something else I could do.
I put down some 'Verve' lawn feed this week. I think its B and Q own brand. Its granules.
Had no effect so far and its been about 4 days.
Last year I used Evergreen which was a liquid you spread using the hosepipe - got very quick results with that.
I expect the stuff I put down will start having an effect soon.
Had no effect so far and its been about 4 days.
Last year I used Evergreen which was a liquid you spread using the hosepipe - got very quick results with that.
I expect the stuff I put down will start having an effect soon.
Have you had a look at www.lawnsmith.co.uk there is a lot of advice there.
FWIW I have used Scotts Lawn feed on my lawn and it has made a slight improvement, but I think it really needs scarifying and overseeding.
FWIW I have used Scotts Lawn feed on my lawn and it has made a slight improvement, but I think it really needs scarifying and overseeding.
Mojooo said:
I put down some 'Verve' lawn feed this week. I think its B and Q own brand. Its granules.
Had no effect so far and its been about 4 days.
Last year I used Evergreen which was a liquid you spread using the hosepipe - got very quick results with that.
I expect the stuff I put down will start having an effect soon.
Granules need moisture to dissolve or soften before the contents can be released to do anything. Liquid doesn't. The only reason granules exist is for easier application.Had no effect so far and its been about 4 days.
Last year I used Evergreen which was a liquid you spread using the hosepipe - got very quick results with that.
I expect the stuff I put down will start having an effect soon.
t or an old wives tale but who knows!
Simpo Two said:
Granules need moisture to dissolve or soften before the contents can be released to do anything. Liquid doesn't. The only reason granules exist is for easier application.
We had a few warm days when I put it on and I did water it in.I have noticed some parts which had poor coverage due to being in shade now have some grass but overall its not lush and green. I think I still have some thatch as I can see some yellowish stuff.
Other problem is soil compaction for me.
Evergreen granules. Put the stuff on your lawn by hand. Measure it out properly (string etc) and put about 25% more down than you need. Doesn't matter if you burn your lawn slightly, within 3 weeks and with some rain you'll be very pleased.
All the other widely available stuff is so weak it's largely pointless. Greenthumb, as mentioned, isn't worth bothering with.
All the other widely available stuff is so weak it's largely pointless. Greenthumb, as mentioned, isn't worth bothering with.
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