Lawns

Very well phrased there Shiney. I was a landscape gardener for over 30 yrs before retiring last year . I would always give a price for each job ,listing all work to be undertaken ,if you saw that there was a possible problem area that may incur an extra cost this would be mentioned at the time...

although you can't see the effects of foundations of beautiful buildings...it doesn't mean they are pointless...*dreams about green lawns and pollen counting"

I do it in several directions, at least 4, if not more. Depends on how bad it is. If you want to give it a good blitz with the scarifying, either invest in a small electric scarifyer, or hire one for a day/weekend, and then you'd only need to keep on top of it.For top dressing, have a look...

That sounds like you've got birds feeding on Chafer Grubs Steve. The bulk of the mess is made by the birds digging, but the grass dying off is due to the grubs eating away at the roots.Have a look here and see if it looks like your problem - I've got no idea how well this stuff works, but...

All I have decided after all to get the mower serviced/repaired for around £50, so fingers crossed and thank you all for your help and input on this matter.ThanksTimCS

It is important that when you water you water "plenty". The idea is to make the soil (below the grass/plant) wet, then you don't water for a bit, the surface dries out in the sun, but there is still water lower down. So the roots grow down, where there is water. Once they have done that they...

Earlier today talking to a neighbour from further up the road, I told him of continuous problems with my front lawn, despite my efforts doing all the things I know, read up on and searched on websites and acting on the advice. To say nothing of the time & expense involved. It isn't an absolute...

Part P does not apply and the moulded on plugs are hardly moisture proof as the motor industry discovered years ago. In fact moulding on unless there is actual fusing of the two materials (PVC cable to whatever material the plug is made of) make it probable that moisture will be drawn in by the...

What weeds are we talking about? I bet they're Dock (large leaves, very deep, thick tap root)?That being the case, I think there's very little point trying to dig them out. You won't get all the roots out and they'll just come back.Assuming there is still a lot of grass, and that grass is...

Good find Mowgley Looks like they must be stock of last years model , from the reviews - all in 2011.

Hi HarryS, I stick a few spikes (broken canes about 6 ins long) under the plastic to lift it off the ground. A few round the sides to hold it down, acts like a greenhouse and raises the temp and humidity thus speeding germination.Another plus point is it keeps the birds off.

Let's hope all this rain we are having is helping and when you eventually do decide to cut the grass, make sure you cut it at a really high setting so it's not actually that short.

I doubt over watering will be the probem, it sounds more like the brown areas need more consolidation, idd lift a corner and have a look.If needs lift them, put some extra soil under and consolidate.

Thanks for the responses! Will take some pics tonight and share.

I'm guessing you would only use it where special quality was need then and you had the time to give it attention. It makes sense about being harder to establish, less bulk less root more chance of drying out.

I have four dogs and a small lawn, and on the front a shaded lawn which attracts moss, so they always need a bit of tlc in spring and autumn.First I scarify the lawn, then aerate it with a fork. Following that I top dress it with compost and then scatter lawn seed, rake it lightly and then...

You'll need to ease-up during the 28 days, rather than just "stop" on day 28 (as the grass won't be acclimatised to "no water"!). I suggest that if the weather is not hot you delay the next drench. Maybe make a timetable so you are down to every 4 days by the end of 28 days. I think you will...

Thanks Sheal. Mmmm, food for thought...

Thanks Kristen for the quick reply and good advice. I should have mentioned i plan on moving next year,this sound like a big job, i guess i will just have to make do for now and hope we get some good weather noth of the border this year.