2021 Lawn thread
Discussion
I stumbled upon this recent article which I and I'm sure many on here can relate to, made me chuckle.
https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jan/...
https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jan/...
That article is so true, made me laugh and the wife a lot more, going to try to avoid being like that this year.
Betson, welcomeI would, if you plan to do a lot of garden improvements find out what’s under your topsoil, this well give you better idea of how progress. Dig a hole about 450mm deep and see if it drains or fills and weather it’s clay, rubble and the other usual suspects that cause issues.
Betson, welcomeI would, if you plan to do a lot of garden improvements find out what’s under your topsoil, this well give you better idea of how progress. Dig a hole about 450mm deep and see if it drains or fills and weather it’s clay, rubble and the other usual suspects that cause issues.
Hi all lawn aficionados (sp?). I need to get our lawn into shape this year as got drive tarred and beds are a working progress. The lawn is the only thing letting the house down. Its quite clay-y (soggy on top in rain but shrinks away from edging in the dry and goes quite hard. Front lawn is just growing clover and thin wiry grass with dead patches, back grows ok in places but very slowly in others (where there is heavy foot traffic).
I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
GIYess said:
Hi all lawn aficionados (sp?). I need to get our lawn into shape this year as got drive tarred and beds are a working progress. The lawn is the only thing letting the house down. Its quite clay-y (soggy on top in rain but shrinks away from edging in the dry and goes quite hard. Front lawn is just growing clover and thin wiry grass with dead patches, back grows ok in places but very slowly in others (where there is heavy foot traffic).
I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
I'm no expert but I'd try and get a sandy loam mix going down (sand and soil) or a compost and sand mix so at least the ground is getting some benefits as the sand doesn't level as great in the UK unless you're a greenskeeper at a golf club or real expert. I tried it in 2020 and it killed quite a few spots off where it was too thick and got too hot (not enough water I guess). I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
I used fields compost and some sand and that seemed to work a treat. gonna do the same this year and hope for the best!
Some YouTube channels that have kept me going through several lockdowns:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mattyvx88 - Garden LawnCare Guy - UK based
https://www.youtube.com/user/steviessmith - Conor Ward - USA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmz1qSJjvBPluouo... - Ryan Knorr - USA
https://www.youtube.com/user/LawnCareMidwest - Lawn Care Nut - USA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC47hWf2NTrfOvB-e5... - Lawn Tips - Aus
Edited by morfmedia on Thursday 14th January 15:50
Just posting to say hi and get involved. I have totally redone our back garden over the last 12 months or so, excavating, wall building, patio, decking etc.
Managed to get 24 semi mature 2M root ball hedges in around Oct/Nov and they have had me on tenterhooks for the last few weeks. I really can't wait for growing season
The next challenge is going to be to lay the lawn hopefully in time to make it usable for the summer. The Mrs is already sensing I am likely to become a 'lawn bore'. Looking at about 80M2, need it to be quite durable.
It's gonna be turf but I realise it ain't gonna be as simple as just laying it out! If anyone has any definitive trusted sites to peruse I would be very grateful!!
Managed to get 24 semi mature 2M root ball hedges in around Oct/Nov and they have had me on tenterhooks for the last few weeks. I really can't wait for growing season
The next challenge is going to be to lay the lawn hopefully in time to make it usable for the summer. The Mrs is already sensing I am likely to become a 'lawn bore'. Looking at about 80M2, need it to be quite durable.
It's gonna be turf but I realise it ain't gonna be as simple as just laying it out! If anyone has any definitive trusted sites to peruse I would be very grateful!!
MrNoisy said:
It's gonna be turf but I realise it ain't gonna be as simple as just laying it out! If anyone has any definitive trusted sites to peruse I would be very grateful!!
The biggest thing with turf is to irrigate it profusely until the roots get established, and don't walk on it until then.GIYess said:
Hi all lawn aficionados (sp?). I need to get our lawn into shape this year as got drive tarred and beds are a working progress. The lawn is the only thing letting the house down. Its quite clay-y (soggy on top in rain but shrinks away from edging in the dry and goes quite hard. Front lawn is just growing clover and thin wiry grass with dead patches, back grows ok in places but very slowly in others (where there is heavy foot traffic).
I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
I'm thinking on aerating and spreading sand over it when the weather warms up. Is this a good idea?
Hi I’m trying to get in touch with GIYess about their old post about Mondeo tdci issue! It sounds like the exact same issue I had and they put a lot of good info on here.
I’ve only just joined so won’t let me email and I don’t know how to tag etc. I’ve added you as a mate if you see this please get I. Touch . Thank you . Lisa
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