2026 Lawn Thread
Discussion
We had a little blue sky on Saturday so went out and with a fork and aerated.
But so so so much moss this year - it was treated back in December with some iron. obviously did not scarify but so much has come back.
Going to have another go at the moss when it stops raining this week
But to be fair the lawn has survived the winter pretty well
But so so so much moss this year - it was treated back in December with some iron. obviously did not scarify but so much has come back.
Going to have another go at the moss when it stops raining this week
But to be fair the lawn has survived the winter pretty well
d mole hills, so I need to get the mole guy back out to deal with it. Nic-nfr74 said:
We had a little blue sky on Saturday so went out and with a fork and aerated.
But so so so much moss this year - it was treated back in December with some iron. obviously did not scarify but so much has come back.
Going to have another go at the moss when it stops raining this week
But to be fair the lawn has survived the winter pretty well
I think the damp conditions will favour the moss unfortunately But so so so much moss this year - it was treated back in December with some iron. obviously did not scarify but so much has come back.
Going to have another go at the moss when it stops raining this week
But to be fair the lawn has survived the winter pretty well
It's been dreadfully wet this winter, the lawn is struggling now from the die off.
Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
Stedman said:
It's been dreadfully wet this winter, the lawn is struggling now from the die off.
Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
Was the seed mix the same ? Fescue produces more growth by Stolons and Rhizomes rather than Rye grass , so may appear to be more dead material but the crown and roots will produce new growth . Hence fine grasses require more scarification than rye grasses.Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
I'm down to get the new Allett Verifier cassette next month , which is a mix between a verticutter and a scarifier
Thanks for starting the 2026 thread OP.
We've got very heavy clay soil (coastal East Anglia) which I had under control with various soil improvers and gypsum but, this winter, it just cannot take any more rain. I have been out to aerate the lawn which has helped, but I cannot walk on it without leaving squelchy boot prints everywhere.
The grass is now looking very untidy. I have a Honda-powered Mountfield mower but it is far too heavy for the conditions. I was thinking maybe a Flymo (hover mower) might do a decent job of tidying up without causing too much damage. I would welcome any recommendations.
We've got very heavy clay soil (coastal East Anglia) which I had under control with various soil improvers and gypsum but, this winter, it just cannot take any more rain. I have been out to aerate the lawn which has helped, but I cannot walk on it without leaving squelchy boot prints everywhere.
The grass is now looking very untidy. I have a Honda-powered Mountfield mower but it is far too heavy for the conditions. I was thinking maybe a Flymo (hover mower) might do a decent job of tidying up without causing too much damage. I would welcome any recommendations.
Edited by Leftfootwonder on Tuesday 17th February 13:58
You follow danny hibbert on YouTube?, like his vids but my missus always asks why im watching peter sutcliffe cutting a lawn. 
I'm down to get the new Allett Verifier cassette next month , which is a mix between a verticutter and a scarifier
The Three D Mucketeer said:
Stedman said:
It's been dreadfully wet this winter, the lawn is struggling now from the die off.
Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
Was the seed mix the same ? Fescue produces more growth by Stolons and Rhizomes rather than Rye grass , so may appear to be more dead material but the crown and roots will produce new growth . Hence fine grasses require more scarification than rye grasses.Interestingly, anecdotally, there's been more die off this year with the Boston Seeds Premier than the Barenbrug Extreme used the year before.
This christmas I was gifted my first cyclinder mower. I am very exfited to give it a whirl!
I'm down to get the new Allett Verifier cassette next month , which is a mix between a verticutter and a scarifier
I'm leaving my new (to me) rear garden for at least 9 months to see what grows. That's what i read you should do online if the garden is unfamiliar to you. Doubt I'll go through the faff of pulling out moss etc. It looked pretty knackered when I first viewed the house in the peak of summer but looks vibrant and green now which is good.
I'm dreading first cut. I've been plagued with a mole/moles over the winter, and the whole lawn is a warren of mole runs just below the surface. It looks like the entire lawn has varicose veins. Just walking on it risks a broken ankle. I suspect the first cut will scalp the top layer and it'll look like a relief map of a labyrinth.
Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
AdeTuono said:
I'm dreading first cut. I've been plagued with a mole/moles over the winter, and the whole lawn is a warren of mole runs just below the surface. It looks like the entire lawn has varicose veins. Just walking on it risks a broken ankle. I suspect the first cut will scalp the top layer and it'll look like a relief map of a labyrinth.
Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
Snap. Pretty much identical to me. Planning on taking the electric over it to get the lengths a bit better and then get the ride on out once it dries a bit. Need to get the trailer out to try and aerate it as well. We've only had one day this year without rain so far though. Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
Sford said:
AdeTuono said:
I'm dreading first cut. I've been plagued with a mole/moles over the winter, and the whole lawn is a warren of mole runs just below the surface. It looks like the entire lawn has varicose veins. Just walking on it risks a broken ankle. I suspect the first cut will scalp the top layer and it'll look like a relief map of a labyrinth.
Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
Snap. Pretty much identical to me. Planning on taking the electric over it to get the lengths a bit better and then get the ride on out once it dries a bit. Need to get the trailer out to try and aerate it as well. We've only had one day this year without rain so far though. Added to the fact that we sit on clay and so much is waterlogged, I'd better get the mower good & ready. I'll be spending a few hours out there on it this year.
I got a couple of these from AMAZON and they have worked every time I've used them ... carefully excavate the mole hill and find the run (exit/entrance) and carefully set ( don't trap your fingers) and lay along the run. Cover with soil/turf enough to stop any light.
Moles are said to be solitary animals , so probably only one , but one can do a lot of damage .
Moles are said to be solitary animals , so probably only one , but one can do a lot of damage .
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