On Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:37:23 AM UTC-5, Marko wrote:
I would be grateful for any sound advice to my current garden issue. I

moved into my property 18 months ago and the garden had been poorly

maintained, overgrown and heavily populated by weeds. Last year I

trimmed and mowed and added evergreen complete using the push along seed

disperser, this had mixed results. Despite following the instructions to

the letter and regular watering and mowing the lawn was just did not

meet expectations. I have purposely left the lawn so far this year to

see what I am up against.

Perhaps this is incorrect but seem to recall May being perfect for

undertaking gardening work. I am hoping to get started this week and

have a lawn fit for my young children to enjoy throughout summer. Any

recommendations for archiving the best results are very welcome. I am

open to using pesticides (or perhaps not?).

At my previous address I had a similar problem, to remedy I stripped the

turf, rotovated, allowed regrowth and treated before adding top soil and

turf. I was very happy with the results but it was tough work and

extreamly time consuming. Although this garden is much smaller my time

is sparse with a young family. This said I'm not shy of getting stuck

in, if returfing or reseeding is the only way, so be it. I have tried to

attach some photos, if not here I will post later. Many thanks for any

suggestions.

Marko.



There is another possibility for your problem based upon your picture - shade. All plants, including grasses and weeds, have certain traits for sunlight. Your type grass may not be getting enough direct sun. If so, you may need to change the type grass you've been trying to grow. Check with your local experts.