I just had a lawn scarified and it does look a bit of a mess, due in
the main to the 30+ ant nests being scalped by the commercial machine.

I will need to do a lot of patching - I may just go over the whole
lawn whilst I am about it, given that it was somewhat tatty to start
with.

Having done a bit of googling I have found what I think may be a
reasonable mix from Bostons - Amenity Perennial Ryegrass 30%, Strong
Creeping Red Fescue 70%, which should establish itself fairly quickly
and stand up to a bit of wear and occasional neglect. I am not
looking for high quality sward.

Any grass experts out there who are able to comment?
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rbel