On 2013-09-27 19:41:23 +0100, AL_n said:

Jake wrote in
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On 27 Sep 2013 13:17:52 GMT, "AL_n" wrote:

Good day all,

I've prepared an area of garden for sowing grass seed. Last time I did
this, I was surprised at how many weeds appeared along with the grass.
Is it a good idea to sprinkle some weedkiller onto the soil prior to
sowing the grass seed? If so, what type is best?

Many thanks
Al

You're really only a few days away from the end of the grass seeding
season (unless you're in the south when you may have a week more).

Janet & Jake,
Many thanks for the replies. Yes, I am in the 'Deep South' (on the coast,
even), so yes, I am about ready to sow. I'll take your concurring advice
and refrain from using weedkiller. I'll just sow and deal with any weeds as
and when.

Thanks again!
Al

Alan, it may help your grass to get a headstart if you try my husband's
favourite method. He mixes compost and grass seed in a wheelbarrow,
puts the lot back into a compost sack and leaves it to start
germinating, then he sows it. Not only can you then see more easily
where you have sown, birds are less inclined to eat newly scattered
seed. This is easiest to do on comparatively small areas, of course
but if yours isn't huge, it might help you to try it.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
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