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pied piper · 02-03-2008, 08:22 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message
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On 28 Feb, 21:17, secret_cypher secret_cypher.
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Hi all,

My first post here sso hopefully you can help me here.

Seeding is usually preferable, but you do need to work a very fine
tilth to get best germination. It is a lot of work, and laying
strings to keep the birds off really is a good idea - although I know
the use of almost invisible black cotton can be a death trap to some.

Here on heavy clay turfing is normally used because of the problems of
getting a fine enough tilth and good enough germination. You can
cover the seeds with a fine copmpost and grit instead, but that's a
lot of work too.

It's rather late to start for this summer, so you will have to get
UTTER RUBBISH ITS THE PERFECT TIME OF YEAR