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Best way to lawn grass
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 |
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"secret_cypher" wrote in message ... 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. |
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"secret_cypher" wrote in message ... 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 |
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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. |
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"Charlie Pridham" wrote in message T... In article 89f73583-1f96-4f65-849c- , says... 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 UTTER RUBBISH ITS THE PERFECT TIME OF YEAR |
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