what to put on lawn now in December

Hi after a difficult year weather wise and now builders tramping on the lawn, it is looking rough, and will need a massive overseed in the spring. What can I put on now (December) to give it a bit of a fighting chance? Am I too late for an autumn feed which I believe is a root strengthener?

 

You can buy a "winter feed" but I don't know whether it would do any good. It might be beneficial if the weather stays mild.

It will probably need some serious aerating in the spring before scarifying and overseeding, but in the meantime the best thing to do is to stay off it, particularly when the underlying soil is wet from rain, to avoid compacting it even more.

 

It’s too late to apply an autumn feed now. Best to wait until March when the lawn starts back into active growth, using either a weed and feed product or an organic feed like blood fish and bone. You could try a light raking now on a dry day, just to tidy the lawn up and clear off any fallen leaves and debris but avoid walking on the grass if it is still wet or frozen.

 

Thanks - all excellent advice. Builders' tramp slightly difficult to control however! I'll take the rough with the smooth and wait till spring then for its beauty treatment!