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Sacha[_1_] · 30-09-2006, 10:09 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening

On 30/9/06 09:04, in article , "Janet Tweedy"
wrote:

In article , Sacha
writes

It should be okay because the soil is still warm. But to give things a
kickstart, try my husband's patent method! He mixes as much grass seed as
he needs with compost, putting the mix into a wheelbarrow and turning it
over well with a spade or shovel. Dampen slightly. Then put it back into
an empty compost bag, fold the top over lightly and leave for a few days.
Once it's germinated, he sows it wherever needed and usually covers it with
a piece of horticultural fleece held down at the corners by some stones.
This gets it off to a quicker start, keeps warmth in but keeps birds &
people's feet away! Works every time.

Quite agree Sacha, did it myself three weeks ago, also keeps birds from
pinching it when sown!
Trouble is, it does give you a sort of patchwork lawn as you can see
where you've sown when the grass has grown

That doesn't take long to blend in, though and it's very satisfying to see
it all looking nicely greened up again.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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