Hi from Lanarkshire

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  1. scotsgraeme

    scotsgraeme Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi
    I'm a total newbie to gardening, and seem to have inherited the lawn from hell. I posted in the lawns section, but thought I'd better do an introduction too.

    My garden is south facing, with a bit of a slope and the soil is basically clay as far as I can tell. The previous owners weren't gardeners, other than one bush near the house it was just grass and weeds when we moved in and the weeds have taken over except in the bald spots.

    I'd love a reasonable, hard wearing lawn and a bit of colour, but I think one or two raised beds would sort that bit out. the lawn is gonna be a big job I expect.
     
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    Hiya...welcome to GC :sign0016: :spinning:
     
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  3. Anthony Rogers

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    Hi Graeme,

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    Welcome to Gardeners Corner.

    Sorry I can't help you with your lawn problems, but someone is bound to be able to.

    Looking forward to helping you in other ways though :)
     
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    Hi SG, welcome to Gardeners Corner:thumbsup::snork:. I'm sure some of the GC Gang will be along to give you some advice.
     
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    Hi and welcome! Sounds like a challenge but could be very satisfying to get it sorted. Good luck! :)
     
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      Hi and welcome to GC :spinning:
       
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      Hi ScotsGraeme. The " Joys" of trying to tame a wild boggy lawn eh . May the force be with you on your quest :biggrin: ;)
       
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      Good morning @scotsgraeme and a warm welcome to Gardeners Corner my friend,South facing is good,Clay is good,a bit of a slope can be a bonus,some photos would be very useful:smile:
       
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      Welcome to GC :blue thumb:
       
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