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Trouble getting seed
There's some good suggestions here...Grass Seed mixes / suppliers
Post by: Kris Lord, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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leatherjackets
It's the wrong time of year for the nematode treatments. They need to be watered in when the grubs are small and the soil warm (August-October...
Post by: Kris Lord, Apr 4, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Clueless ! Turf or seed ?
Grass seed usually takes 10 days to germinate. Patience! :)
Post by: Kris Lord, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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How to remove these plants and prepare for turf?
To be honest, it's probably a bit of an overkill using chemicals. I would dig it over and get out the roots as best you can and lay the new lawn....
Post by: Kris Lord, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Clueless ! Turf or seed ?
I would advise avoiding any fine lawn mix or ornamental mixes. They often contain a lot of fescue grasses which need a lot of work to keep looking...
Post by: Kris Lord, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Clueless ! Turf or seed ?
I would also agree that seeding is your best route.With seed you can choose the grass which suits your garden. With turf you only have a limited...
Post by: Kris Lord, Mar 7, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Spring lawn care
Yes, It is. wild gardens and can look great and are brilliant for the local wildlife. But the original question was: "what do i need to do this...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 28, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Spring lawn care
That would be the answer to "how do I make my lawn look hilarious?" ...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Spring lawn care
There is a difference between a lawn and a field.If you want a nice lawn you have to mow it regularly. Just because you have a huge space...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Spring lawn care
The 3 best things you can do to your lawn to make it look better:Mow it twice a week with a good, cylinder mower with sharp blades. Just doing...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Clay soil and new grass
I would do this.Soil underneath patios will be really compacted and lacking in any nutrients. Dig it over well. Also consider incorporating a...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Grass Seed mixes / suppliers
I'd thoroughly recommend Hurrells:Hurrells Specialist Seeds - Lawn Seed Mixtures (Lawn Grass Seed)They source and mix their own seeds, and if...
Post by: Kris Lord, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Yorkshire fog/weed grass
You can get rid of patches of weed grass completely by using a total kill weedkiller (Glyphosate-based). It is the only way to be sure to get rid...
Post by: Kris Lord, Jan 17, 2017 in forum: Lawns
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Bizarre multi-coloured and patchy lawn
That's all in the soil. The lush dark green area will be lovely and soft, the lighter area will be compacted. Try to push a stick in and see the...
Post by: Kris Lord, Jun 11, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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New house - Rubbish lawn
I've seen some nightmare lawns laid by new build companies. Old wooden doors, scaffolding planks, breeze blocks, bricks, you name, it I've seen...
Post by: Kris Lord, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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Petrol mowing heights.
Fine lawn seed sold in the shops is mostly fescue based. This is what they class as a "fine lawn". i.e. grass with a slender, needle-like leaf. It...
Post by: Kris Lord, May 29, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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Petrol mowing heights.
Just to clarify, just sowing any "fineturf" seed won't be enough either. That also won't be able to survive low mowing. For a specific greens...
Post by: Kris Lord, May 29, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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Petrol mowing heights.
Why do you want to mow your lawn short? 25mm is the absolute minimum I would recommend for any domestic lawn. Any lower and you are condemning...
Post by: Kris Lord, May 27, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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Which grass seed to look for?
Slow growing grass seed is a bit of a marketing hype I think. I've never seen any real evidence of it, especially in a domestic scenario. There...
Post by: Kris Lord, May 27, 2014 in forum: Lawns
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Growmore for lawns
Other lawn care providers are available. Get a few quotes in from a few in your area.
Post by: Kris Lord, Mar 27, 2014 in forum: Lawns

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