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Johnboy wrote:

I think the problem is due to the turf being layed over heavy clay soil,
actually I know this is the problem, new build syndrome, will top
dressing
do any good and if so what mix should I use?

It will increase the profits of the people who sell you the top dressing.
Other than that, almost certainly not.

Why not?

Why should it? It isn't going to make the clay go away and, unless
that happens, the drainage isn't going to improve.

Then learn to love your moss. It is naturally low-growing, soft
underfoot, drought and waterlogging resistant and so on. An ideal
lawn plant in many ways :-)

She who must be obeyed wants grass.

Then grow some in a pot and tell her to put it in her pipe and smoke
it.

And you can use it for lining pots, hanging backets etc., as well
as growing epiphytes, packing plants for transport, dressing wounds
and for a lot of other gardening purposes.

And you can glue it to your face, jump out of hiding and scare the shit out
of people, sorry, no sale

Fine. My money is on the moss winning. Experience is a dear teacher,
but some will learn at no other school.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.