Hi all,

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

Ive got a big patch of garden that ive recently rotavated because my lawn was like mount everest so i wanted to get it flat. My question is after ive got it flat what is the best way to re-grow my lawn, is it to use grass seeds or to lay grass itself which will be rather expensive.
I do want this finished for the summer so if i do use grass seeds will this grow by then and when shall i use the seeds if i decide to use that method.

Thankyou

"secret_cypher" wrote in message
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Hi all,

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

Ive got a big patch of garden that ive recently rotavated because my
lawn was like mount everest so i wanted to get it flat. My question is
after ive got it flat what is the best way to re-grow my lawn, is it to
use grass seeds or to lay grass itself which will be rather expensive.
I do want this finished for the summer so if i do use grass seeds will
this grow by then and when shall i use the seeds if i decide to use
that method.

Thankyou




--
secret_cypher

seed is the best way if u have the time to nurture it also use a rotary
mower first few cuts. Also feed it with an autumn feed to encourage root
growth.

"secret_cypher" wrote in message
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Hi all,

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

Ive got a big patch of garden that ive recently rotavated because my
lawn was like mount everest so i wanted to get it flat. My question is
after ive got it flat what is the best way to re-grow my lawn, is it to
use grass seeds or to lay grass itself which will be rather expensive.
I do want this finished for the summer so if i do use grass seeds will
this grow by then and when shall i use the seeds if i decide to use
that method.

Thankyou

ubless you are in an area that still gets frosts you are wise to seed asap.
As soon as there is the first sign of life kicking into your garden get the
seed into the soil. The lawn will need as much growing time as possible
before the onset of summer heat. Best time is Autumn to seed, late
winter/early spring should be ok but start soon.

rob

On 28 Feb, 21:17, secret_cypher secret_cypher.
wrote:
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
straight into it. You must keep the moisture right - don't let it dry
out, but don't waterlog it.

There was a fashion for "treated" seeds a few years ago to improve
germination and (allegedly) improve drying tolerance during
germination, but I've not heard much about that lately.

ok ill probably get seed down this weekend, thanks for the prompt replies

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On 28 Feb, 21:17, secret_cypher secret_cypher.
wrote:
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
straight into it. You must keep the moisture right - don't let it dry
out, but don't waterlog it.

There was a fashion for "treated" seeds a few years ago to improve
germination and (allegedly) improve drying tolerance during
germination, but I've not heard much about that lately.

Saw a programme once where the seed was sown in a potting compost mix and
left in a moist heap in a greenhouse until it germinated then was
broadcast as a mixture already germinated (apparently most birds will not
eat seed once its germinated)
This was stated as a good way of speeding the process up, but it was
pointed out that once germination occured you HAD to get the job finished
and broadcast the seed/compost mix
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea

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On 28 Feb, 21:17, secret_cypher secret_cypher.
wrote:
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
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