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Lawn advice please
I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago.
Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Regards David |
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'David',
Are there gaps between the turfs which would indicate that at some point they were starved of water during a drought, although that is somewhat unlikely during the past twelve months. Prise up part of one of the most affected turfs to see whether its roots are dead or, more hopefully, that they have penetrated the topsoil. In the meantime I suggest that you water it thoroughly in the hope that it will spring to life. It is surprising how a lawn which looks dead gradually comes to life again when it receives proper care. Should you get a favourable response, I suggest that you, keep it moist, 'feed and weed' it in April and set the mower fairly high until the grass has established itself. I suggest that you give it twelve months to recover and then make an assessment as to its future. Regard, Emrys Davies. "PDES" wrote in message ... I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago. Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Regards David |
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"PDES" wrote in message . ..
I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago. Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Hmm. First of all, go and talk to the builder. If you have bought a new house you are entitled to a good lawn, not a neglected one. Would you have let him get away with damaged paintwork or a misscoloured toilet suite? Talk to your soliciter, briefly, as well about what rights you have over the builder. Next, if despite all the late summer rain it still looks dry and patchy there is little hope for the grass you have. Is there any evidence that piles of timber etc. were left on it thus killing it? I would expect the soil to be moist at the moment, unless you live a long way from the bits of the UK I have seen lately. Lastly, this is the right time of year for seeding. A little grass seed would not be too expensive, and with luck you won't have to water it much! |
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Thanks for the reply. I'll have a word with the builders but it seems that
TLC is the only answer short of re-laying. There's no evidence of builders stuff being left but I am doubtful as to the quantity and quality of the supposed topsoil. I'll start with an Autumn feed and see how it goes. Regards, David "Robert E A Harvey" wrote in message om... "PDES" wrote in message . .. I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago. Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Hmm. First of all, go and talk to the builder. If you have bought a new house you are entitled to a good lawn, not a neglected one. Would you have let him get away with damaged paintwork or a misscoloured toilet suite? Talk to your soliciter, briefly, as well about what rights you have over the builder. Next, if despite all the late summer rain it still looks dry and patchy there is little hope for the grass you have. Is there any evidence that piles of timber etc. were left on it thus killing it? I would expect the soil to be moist at the moment, unless you live a long way from the bits of the UK I have seen lately. Lastly, this is the right time of year for seeding. A little grass seed would not be too expensive, and with luck you won't have to water it much! |
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Thanks for taking the time to respond.
There are no gaps but I haven't lifted the turf. I saw the lawn in the spring and it seemed to be quite healthy and green. As I said to the other guy who responded, I suppose it's TLC time. Regards, David "Emrys Davies" wrote in message ... 'David', Are there gaps between the turfs which would indicate that at some point they were starved of water during a drought, although that is somewhat unlikely during the past twelve months. Prise up part of one of the most affected turfs to see whether its roots are dead or, more hopefully, that they have penetrated the topsoil. In the meantime I suggest that you water it thoroughly in the hope that it will spring to life. It is surprising how a lawn which looks dead gradually comes to life again when it receives proper care. Should you get a favourable response, I suggest that you, keep it moist, 'feed and weed' it in April and set the mower fairly high until the grass has established itself. I suggest that you give it twelve months to recover and then make an assessment as to its future. Regard, Emrys Davies. "PDES" wrote in message ... I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago. Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Regards David |
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Perhaps a liquid feed would give the lawn an instant boost.
Cheers, Joe Message from PDES on Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:53:03 Lawn advice please: Thanks for the reply. I'll have a word with the builders but it seems that TLC is the only answer short of re-laying. There's no evidence of builders stuff being left but I am doubtful as to the quantity and quality of the supposed topsoil. I'll start with an Autumn feed and see how it goes. Regards, David "Robert E A Harvey" wrote in message . com... "PDES" wrote in message ... I've just bought a new house where the lawn was turfed a year or so ago. Unfortunately, the builders neglected it and it looks very dry, patchy and straw-like. I understand that the lawn was laid on topsoil so would expect there to be no serious nutrition problems. How can I restore the lawn to a short, dense lush covering? Hmm. First of all, go and talk to the builder. If you have bought a new house you are entitled to a good lawn, not a neglected one. Would you have let him get away with damaged paintwork or a misscoloured toilet suite? Talk to your soliciter, briefly, as well about what rights you have over the builder. Next, if despite all the late summer rain it still looks dry and patchy there is little hope for the grass you have. Is there any evidence that piles of timber etc. were left on it thus killing it? I would expect the soil to be moist at the moment, unless you live a long way from the bits of the UK I have seen lately. Lastly, this is the right time of year for seeding. A little grass seed would not be too expensive, and with luck you won't have to water it much! -- |
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