2017 Lawn thread
Discussion
Rib said:
Also be sure to try and mow is different lines each time, I often see lawns with 4 wheeled petrol mowers having grooves in them as they always sit the wheels in the same channels. Not a problem usually with electric as they're lighter but petrol can cause issues. If you ever replace it get one with a roller on the back.
Yup - I always alternate - diagonally, up'n'down (as that pic) and sometimes in an ever decreasing circle!After moving into a jungle in 2015,, I managed to get stripes on the lawn through most of 2016. We've since started a load of building work on a double garage, driveway and patio so I've ignored the garden this year, but whilst the mini digger is here were starting again with the lawn.
This was stage one, clearing the trees and making space...
Today, it looks like this.
Once it's levelled a hedge is going down the right have side and we'll either turf or seed it next year.
This was stage one, clearing the trees and making space...
Today, it looks like this.
Once it's levelled a hedge is going down the right have side and we'll either turf or seed it next year.
S11Steve said:
A patio, the house is on a hill so it's required a hefty retaining wall.
A retaining wall with a fascinating vertical seam to the left and right of the steps. On the assumption that's not deliberate, are there any join strengthening devices at the back? One of my previous rentals had that sort of crack on the hill wall of an outbuilding, and we were advised not to go into the outbuilding 
popeyewhite said:
MR2 Steve said:
Where do people recommend for buying turf? Online or Manchester way.
Thanks
If it's for a main lawn then a specialist - not online, for a tucked away corner that's been reclaimed I've used the local B+Q. I'm in your area but can't help with a specialist, sorry.Thanks
Hello, new posting here and looking for a bit of advice for maintenance of a fairly big lawn, I moved here last March, and having never had a garden before I've gone from one extreme to another. Lots of moss, lots of weeds, and creeping buttercup is starting to appear. I've been trying to keep on top of maintenance but unfortunately I fell off a mountain in Corsica about two months ago and fractured my ribs leaving me with no ability to keep on top of it, which has meant it's raced ahead and got a little out of control, I'm looking for some suggestions on how to regain the upper hand. Cheers 
Obligatory photo, you can just about see my car in top left which gives an idea of the area.
Obligatory photo, you can just about see my car in top left which gives an idea of the area.
Are you still able to do things now? If not I'd Co sidering the likes of lawn care companies like mine (greenthumb, but there's usually others set up copying it in each area) as they should soon get back on top of the weeds etc.
Regular cutting makes a huge difference, if your after ease may e Check our the robo mower thread?
If your looking to treat yourself plenty of advice here
Regular cutting makes a huge difference, if your after ease may e Check our the robo mower thread?
If your looking to treat yourself plenty of advice here
Not really a lawn question but more a paddock one. I have taken to mowing the paddock that was full of weeds and nettles. The grass has thickened and is now healthy (if anything it is too vibrant - it keeps needing mowed). The nettles are still there. They just never get very high as the mower gets them.
So the question is, will they die away eventually or do I need to attack them specifically? Not sure I care enough as I'm happy for the mower to strim them back every other week or so. But if they do need action, what is the best plan of attack?
So the question is, will they die away eventually or do I need to attack them specifically? Not sure I care enough as I'm happy for the mower to strim them back every other week or so. But if they do need action, what is the best plan of attack?
Rib said:
Are you still able to do things now? If not I'd Co sidering the likes of lawn care companies like mine (greenthumb, but there's usually others set up copying it in each area) as they should soon get back on top of the weeds etc.
Regular cutting makes a huge difference, if your after ease may e Check our the robo mower thread?
If your looking to treat yourself plenty of advice here
Sorry for late reply, had a busy week...Regular cutting makes a huge difference, if your after ease may e Check our the robo mower thread?
If your looking to treat yourself plenty of advice here
Yes, I'm now capable of doing stuff but only on a weekend due to the short days. Spent most of today edging the driveway and ripping up the turf the previous owners let grow across it, taken it back about a foot on both sides and there's still gravel underneath...
Taken some of that turf and put it down in a couple of bare areas, not sure if it will survive though but worth a go.
I'll certainly have a look at lawn car companies, I could do this stuff myself with the right advice, i don't have the time, i'll have a look at the robo mower thread.
Cheers
Hi
Just wondering what i can do for my lawn during this period of cold wet weather?
Is it worth doing some weeding?
Some of my grass is in need of repair from marks from the lawnmower when i perform a U-turn, i will work on these in Spring.
Lawn cutting has gone from 2 times a week to 1 times every 9 days at the moment
Thanks
Nick
Just wondering what i can do for my lawn during this period of cold wet weather?
Is it worth doing some weeding?
Some of my grass is in need of repair from marks from the lawnmower when i perform a U-turn, i will work on these in Spring.
Lawn cutting has gone from 2 times a week to 1 times every 9 days at the moment
Thanks
Nick
You can physically remove weeds but most weedkiller require the plant to be actively growing which h they won't be at this time of year.
I'm be putting down a liquid moss Control down and maybe rake out any patches of moss but that's about it really
You shouldn't be getting any damage from the mower though
I'm be putting down a liquid moss Control down and maybe rake out any patches of moss but that's about it really
You shouldn't be getting any damage from the mower though
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