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  1. NoviceGardener2023

    Recommend me a lawnmower please

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  2. NoviceGardener2023

    Rolls of turf laid advice

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  3. Mr.th

    3 Week Old Turf - Advice Please

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  4. Fat Controller

    Sugar? Really??

    Didn't think of that! :doh:
    Didn't think of that! :doh:
    Didn't think of that! :doh:
    Didn't think of that! :doh:
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  5. Michael Brehony

    Annual Bluegrass

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  6. BenMunro

    Advice following new turf

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  7. Phil56

    Advice following recent overseed

    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...
    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 :biggrin:.
    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 :biggrin:.
    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...
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  8. Bee

    Bare patches in lawn

    Wait and see is the gardener’s motto. :)
    Wait and see is the gardener’s motto. :)
    Wait and see is the gardener’s motto. :)
    Wait and see is the gardener’s motto. :)
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  9. GardenJoy

    Grass growing problem against patio

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  10. martin123321
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  11. martyn bromley

    Nutsedge

    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 ?
    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 ?
    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 ?
    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 ?
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  12. thriftybri

    moss in lawn

    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!
    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!
    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!
    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!
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  13. Nickoslesteros

    Can anyone diagnose my lawn? Patchy growth

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  14. Debs64

    Fake grass to to real.

    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...
    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.
    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.
    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...
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  15. welshone

    Lawn re-dressing after Spring scarifying & reseeding

    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...
    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.
    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...
    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...
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  16. grassfedgardener

    How to get rid of moss and weeds?

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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  17. Palustris

    Lawn problem

    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, 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, 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, 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.
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  18. OrangeHeart

    Rejuvenate the lawn (hopefully)

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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...
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  19. Pete8

    Moss - lots of it - anyone tried Viano MO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser & Moss Killer

    One wonders which lawn grass variety grows to 250mm since ,say, November ?
    One wonders which lawn grass variety grows to 250mm since ,say, November ?
    One wonders which lawn grass variety grows to 250mm since ,say, November ?
    One wonders which lawn grass variety grows to 250mm since ,say, November ?
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  20. Dave King

    Soil replacement for lawn

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