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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
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After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
"David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi, After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards There was a 'garden makeover' prog on the box yesterday, I missed the beginning. The presenter demonstrated re-seeding but did not say what type of compost used. I would avoid peat based as this tends to dry out fast. Pete |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
"Cumberpach" wrote in message ... "David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi, After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards There was a 'garden makeover' prog on the box yesterday, I missed the beginning. The presenter demonstrated re-seeding but did not say what type of compost used. I would avoid peat based as this tends to dry out fast. Pete Loam (coincidentally this was mentioned on the 'City gardener' ?last night? (watched it tonight but can't recall when it was recorded might have been yesterday, but he definitely said loam. -- Tumbleweed Remove my socks for email address |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
Thanks for the info, I also saw a bit of the program on TV but missed what sort of compost he said. Loam it is then. Regards On Thu, 20 May 2004 21:25:43 +0100, "Tumbleweed" wrote: "Cumberpach" wrote in message ... "David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi, After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards There was a 'garden makeover' prog on the box yesterday, I missed the beginning. The presenter demonstrated re-seeding but did not say what type of compost used. I would avoid peat based as this tends to dry out fast. Pete Loam (coincidentally this was mentioned on the 'City gardener' ?last night? (watched it tonight but can't recall when it was recorded might have been yesterday, but he definitely said loam. |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
p.s covering the patches with plastic makes a tremendous difference to the
germination rate and speed (in a positive way :-) -- Tumbleweed Remove my socks for email address "David Gibson" wrote in message ... Thanks for the info, I also saw a bit of the program on TV but missed what sort of compost he said. Loam it is then. Regards On Thu, 20 May 2004 21:25:43 +0100, "Tumbleweed" wrote: "Cumberpach" wrote in message ... "David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi, After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards There was a 'garden makeover' prog on the box yesterday, I missed the beginning. The presenter demonstrated re-seeding but did not say what type of compost used. I would avoid peat based as this tends to dry out fast. Pete Loam (coincidentally this was mentioned on the 'City gardener' ?last night? (watched it tonight but can't recall when it was recorded might have been yesterday, but he definitely said loam. |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
"Tumbleweed" wrote in message .. . "Cumberpach" wrote in message ... "David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi, After scarifying my lawn what sort of compost should I spread on it prior to reseeding the patchy areas. Should it be loam based, peat based or loam free or peat free. Regards There was a 'garden makeover' prog on the box yesterday, I missed the beginning. The presenter demonstrated re-seeding but did not say what type of compost used. I would avoid peat based as this tends to dry out fast. Pete Loam (coincidentally this was mentioned on the 'City gardener' ?last night? (watched it tonight but can't recall when it was recorded might have been yesterday, but he definitely said loam. -- Don't know if it was the same prog, the location was Brighton and the garden was themed around three circular lawns, each encased in a steel strap, plus mature bamboos at £80 a shout. Pete |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
On Fri, 21 May 2004 21:23:00 +0100, "Tumbleweed"
wrote: p.s covering the patches with plastic makes a tremendous difference to the germination rate and speed (in a positive way :-) and the number of seeds eaten by birds :-) Covering with fleece works well too. |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
Hi Tumbleweed,
Thanks for the suggestion about the plastic. I have covered the worst areas with clearish plastic sheeting. Could you tell me if I need to remove it now ang again to let the grass get some fresh air (say once a day for a couple of hours) or can I simply leave it down constantly until the seed has germinated & rooted. As I have not done this before I do not know if the constant blanket of the plastic sheet will affect the existing healthy grass under the sheeting. Lastly, how many days would you suggest that I leave the plastic down for. Regards Dave Gibson On Fri, 21 May 2004 21:23:00 +0100, "Tumbleweed" wrote: p.s covering the patches with plastic makes a tremendous difference to the germination rate and speed (in a positive way :-) |
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Reseeding Patchy Lawn - Advice Needed
"David Gibson" wrote in message ... Hi Tumbleweed, Thanks for the suggestion about the plastic. I have covered the worst areas with clearish plastic sheeting. Could you tell me if I need to remove it now ang again to let the grass get some fresh air (say once a day for a couple of hours) or can I simply leave it down constantly until the seed has germinated & rooted. As I have not done this before I do not know if the constant blanket of the plastic sheet will affect the existing healthy grass under the sheeting. Not IME, no ill efects on the existing grass (its only on for a week or so) Lastly, how many days would you suggest that I leave the plastic down for. Regards Dave Gibson With this weather, I'd say it will have sprouted in about a week, at which time you can take it off and water if its dry. FWIW I didnt use clear plastic, I used cut open compost bags, pretty thick stuff, just about lightproof. I think the high humidity and higher temp under the cover takes about a week off germination time. Let us know what happens. -- Tumbleweed Remove my socks for email address |
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