Lawns

Mains electric cylinder mowers seem to be a thing of the past. I had one long ago but when it needed replacing, there were very few available and they were expensive. I got a push cylinder mower and an electric rotary for less, with the idea that I would use the rotary for the first few cuts of...

It is not uncommon for turf to be made up from a mixture of grass seed. As you are still talking to the landscaper, do as they suggest and wait a couple of weeks. If you are still not happy, stick with it until you are satisfied. Turf comes in different grades, from fine to coarse and the price...

When you carry out the first cut depends entirely on the weather after the lawn is sown or laid.The grass needs to be a minimum of 4 inches tall, and your mower needs to be on its highest setting before cutting. Just the tips of the grass should be removed and collected. I would never strim a...

Didn't think of that!

It is possible to seed earlier in the year but you will need to water constantly to keep the seed growing. The weather is usually much wetter later so no need to water. Birds are always a problem with seeding, that is why it is recommended to sow thickly. However a thin layer of sieved topsoil...

My OH is really the lawn expert and has had a petrol mower ever since we were married (over 45 years). He's a traditional type and likes the stripes (so do I) and has always had a Suffolk Punch model. I think they've now been superseded by Allett, not cheap last time I looked. I'm sure there are...

Yes, topsoil is better for grass seed. I also put a thin layer on top of the seed and then walk on it to ensure it is in contact with the soil below. This also hides the seed from birds, apart from pigeons .

Wait and see is the gardener’s motto.

Have you considered removing more of the grass to create a decent sized border @GardenJoy? You wouldn't notice the shallow problem area as the foliage of plants nearby will spread outwards to cover it. You could also cover the border with bark to complete it. That's what I've done alongside my...

Can anyone recommend a treatment for Nutsedge in my lawn. You Tube says Sedgehammer is the best treatment but it's incredibly expensive. Can anyone recommend an alternative ?

Thank you I'm just going to try it on the back lawn now as it's become an annoyance to look at! I bought a large bag so will have enough for a second application if it warms up again!

Premium topsoil - sometimes that just means no stones. No reason why you can’t just use only soil (only up to an inch in depth in case you smother existing grass). Just makes the surface more lumpy, hence the sand. But a little soil probably won’t improve things by much, especially if there is...

Turf is OK this time of year but will need regular watering. Seeds can be used in the Autumn.What is good for young kids is a tough variety of grass. They still need to be kept off the turf for just a few weeks in order to let it establish.

I would wait at least until the seed has germinated and grown enough so that it is firmly anchored by its roots so that won't be disturbed by spreading more soil etc, and the new grass has long enough leaves that they will still have a decent amount showing above the dressing.

On my back lawn I have a big clump of tall red clover and one of yarrow, I mow around them carefully! On the front I am getting lots of self heal, which is a beautiful plant.

Thank-you, that does look like it. No idea where it has come from, it has not been there before. He is usually well up on lawn problems as a greens keeper for the Bowling Green in town.

Thank you for your thoughts. Reading reviews about the hollow tine aerators people were saying they found them blunt and some chose to sharpen them. A lot of modern garden tools seem to be made blunt. There are some stones, I hadn't considered that @JennyJBRye grasses, you're right @infradig...

One wonders which lawn grass variety grows to 250mm since ,say, November ?

@Dave King I have found time to provide you with a written explanation of my previous tic post. Soil Organic Matter is Good