2020 Lawn thread
Discussion
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
At long last I’m reasonably happy with how my lawn is looking!
I’ve made mistakes this year - in particular hollow-tine aerating in mid spring, which left the lawn more vulnerable to the punishingly hot, dry weather that continued for a good few weeks afterwards. In future I will only hollow-tine in autumn.
I have also learned the importance of spiking, and my new spikey sandals make this much easier. This has helped greatly, together with some aggressive targeted watering using the spray gun to drive moisture into patches that had got so hard and dry that they’d become a bit hydrophobic. Spiking has really helped moisture and nutrients penetrate deeper, which has also tipped the balance in favour of “proper” grass rather than ugly weed grasses.
It’s still far from perfect, but it’s miles better than it was in early spring.
Looking good, I think mine needs more feed to look like that.I’ve made mistakes this year - in particular hollow-tine aerating in mid spring, which left the lawn more vulnerable to the punishingly hot, dry weather that continued for a good few weeks afterwards. In future I will only hollow-tine in autumn.
I have also learned the importance of spiking, and my new spikey sandals make this much easier. This has helped greatly, together with some aggressive targeted watering using the spray gun to drive moisture into patches that had got so hard and dry that they’d become a bit hydrophobic. Spiking has really helped moisture and nutrients penetrate deeper, which has also tipped the balance in favour of “proper” grass rather than ugly weed grasses.
It’s still far from perfect, but it’s miles better than it was in early spring.
Evening all, I am looking for some advice please regarding these weeds that have recently appeared and seem to be spreading fairly quickly.
The turf was laid just over 3 years ago, and a few months ago I heavily scarified it (when compacted it filled our 240 litre bin twice over, from 180sq.m of turf), then fertilised and overseeded.
Is there anything I can do to stop these weeds taking over the garden? Any advice appreciated, thanks
The turf was laid just over 3 years ago, and a few months ago I heavily scarified it (when compacted it filled our 240 litre bin twice over, from 180sq.m of turf), then fertilised and overseeded.
Is there anything I can do to stop these weeds taking over the garden? Any advice appreciated, thanks
Dyl said:
Evening all, I am looking for some advice please regarding these weeds that have recently appeared and seem to be spreading fairly quickly.
The turf was laid just over 3 years ago, and a few months ago I heavily scarified it (when compacted it filled our 240 litre bin twice over, from 180sq.m of turf), then fertilised and overseeded.
Is there anything I can do to stop these weeds taking over the garden? Any advice appreciated, thanks
I am no expert, but would spot-treat with a lawn weed killer, and maybe cut it less short. The turf was laid just over 3 years ago, and a few months ago I heavily scarified it (when compacted it filled our 240 litre bin twice over, from 180sq.m of turf), then fertilised and overseeded.
Is there anything I can do to stop these weeds taking over the garden? Any advice appreciated, thanks
AJB88 said:
Last ditch attempt with this, the dogs have created this patch over winter. I tried to reseed it a few weeks ago but as soon as I did we had a proper down poor and it got destroyed again.
Cleared the area two days ago, pitch forked holes in it and then spread compost, seed and then compost again. Rollered it using the mower's roller and have been gently watering it.
If it fails ago it will end up slabbed over, unfortunately its right outside the patio door so gets all the foot traffic for dogs/kids combined with the sun not really hitting it.
Well its looking better! still no perfect at all, still patches, guessing over seeding will help that now?Cleared the area two days ago, pitch forked holes in it and then spread compost, seed and then compost again. Rollered it using the mower's roller and have been gently watering it.
If it fails ago it will end up slabbed over, unfortunately its right outside the patio door so gets all the foot traffic for dogs/kids combined with the sun not really hitting it.
The two patches are where the dog decided to piss on it during one of them really hot days.
Hi all.
My lawn is looking good this year, however I am suffering at the back with what is definitely red thread. Some late night google research suggests that I may be nitrogen deficient. So further lag night internet activity and I now have a (very) large tub of granular sulphate of ammonia.
What’s the crack? I have a napsack sprayer, so can I make up a solution and squirt on? Is now a good time?
My lawn is looking good this year, however I am suffering at the back with what is definitely red thread. Some late night google research suggests that I may be nitrogen deficient. So further lag night internet activity and I now have a (very) large tub of granular sulphate of ammonia.
What’s the crack? I have a napsack sprayer, so can I make up a solution and squirt on? Is now a good time?
A fair bit of work has gone into the garden over the past few months, thankfully the hard labour was done by others. We replaced and raised the retaining wall by one block at the far end (1st photo) to bring it up something like level. The new turf laid, it’s just had a long overdue third cut and I’m not sure if I’ve gone too short.
I’m going to cut a border in at the retaining wall so I can plant in it. It’s at waist height from the decking so easy to work an when standing.
I’m going to cut a border in at the retaining wall so I can plant in it. It’s at waist height from the decking so easy to work an when standing.
I had exactly the same problem, as well as stunted growth and meadowgrass infestations. For the first time ever this year I used a short duration granular fertiliser (applied every six weeks).
Sorted it out immediately, and the lawn looks absolutely amazing and for the first time ever is growing properly (it was laid on sand by idiots, and has never thrived until this year, when I started fertilising).
Game changer. Does mean you get more weeds, but I don't mind the daisies and clover, myself. I mowed the meadowgrass patches very short and the newly fertilised lawngrass outcompeted it very quickly indeed.
Sorted it out immediately, and the lawn looks absolutely amazing and for the first time ever is growing properly (it was laid on sand by idiots, and has never thrived until this year, when I started fertilising).
Game changer. Does mean you get more weeds, but I don't mind the daisies and clover, myself. I mowed the meadowgrass patches very short and the newly fertilised lawngrass outcompeted it very quickly indeed.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 23 July 09:46
Sharing my garden progress for this year. I heavily scarified back in May and fed just once with Evergreen Complete 4-in-1. The lawn looked terrible for a few weeks, but things have vastly improved since then. I haven't done anything else aside from regular mowing. I did intend on feeding again and reseeding some of the patchy bits, but I never got round to it. I'll feed again soon and probably get round to overseeding later in the year.
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Sharing my garden progress for this year. I heavily scarified back in May and fed just once with Evergreen Complete 4-in-1. The lawn looked terrible for a few weeks, but things have vastly improved since then. I haven't done anything else aside from regular mowing. I did intend on feeding again and reseeding some of the patchy bits, but I never got round to it. I'll feed again soon and probably get round to overseeding later in the year.
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Blimey - cracking, now Im really upset mine looks so duff 22nd May:
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Harry Flashman said:
I had exactly the same problem, as well as stunted growth and meadowgrass infestations. For the first time ever this year I used a short duration granular fertiliser (applied every six weeks).
Sorted it out immediately, and the lawn looks absolutely amazing and for the first time ever is growing properly (it was laid on sand by idiots, and has never thrived until this year, when I started fertilising).
Game changer. Does mean you get more weeds, but I don't mind the daisies and clover, myself. I mowed the meadowgrass patches very short and the newly fertilised lawngrass outcompeted it very quickly indeed.
Interesting, Im using Lawnsmith summer slow release - https://www.lawnsmith.co.uk/prod/lawn-fertiliser-p...Sorted it out immediately, and the lawn looks absolutely amazing and for the first time ever is growing properly (it was laid on sand by idiots, and has never thrived until this year, when I started fertilising).
Game changer. Does mean you get more weeds, but I don't mind the daisies and clover, myself. I mowed the meadowgrass patches very short and the newly fertilised lawngrass outcompeted it very quickly indeed.
Edited by Harry Flashman on Thursday 23 July 09:46
What did you buy Harry?
Here is the state of my horrible corner. I still can not believe, this literally emerged/happened in total 6 days. I have removed the yellow, patchy bits carefully and re-seeded now again. I've asked a few friends, they say either lawn disease or someone attacked with week-killer or etc.. It is pretty disappointing.
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