Ade1971 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi all i'm looking for some help. I have never been the green finger type but need to make a start making my lawn more respectable and I'm looking for recommendations for a good lawn feed and weed killer. Thanks in advance Ade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 why not consider stripping it, fresh decent top soil, and re turf, its a great little project for d.i.y., its cheap and very satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I use Verdone for weeds. Check out the lawnsmith website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Wilko Weed and Feed, 10.5 Kg bag about £15:00 that will sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Get someone round. Mine cost 30 quid a quld a 1/4. I've started this year following the transformation of next doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lksopener Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Yep as above use some weed and feed and water it in. My dads lawns exceptional and prior to turning to gardening I inherited a lawn that I was going to pull up and returf and my dad advised to give it a weed and feed treatment and much to my amazement I had a pleasantly lawn, weed and moss free. Then just try and cut regularly and maybe scarily once a year if you can borrow a scarifier, if you can't and your in Notts there's one here you can have. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Yep another one for Lawn Weed Feed and Moss killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 If you go down the weed and feed route, which I would first get a decent a spreader my missus tried doing it by hand a few years ago and made a right mess by being helpful? I scarify once sometimes twice a year and an electric one ain't dear just don't bother using the bag on it to collect run it round then rake up and finally mow it to hoover up, it will look bad for a bit but brakes up the weeds and takes out the dead grass letting air in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade1971 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks for all the advice. Wilko it is tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 As said get a decent speaker or you will overdose in patches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 As said get a decent speaker or you will overdose in patches I presume you mean spreader,(flippin predictive text?) Years ago we used to put some holes in a bean tin but now my neighbour has a fancy two wheeled thing that you can set how much to spread so I borrow that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade1971 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 As said get a decent speaker or you will overdose in patches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Weed and feed and don't overdo it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Before you attempt any remedial work with weed and Moss killer and fertiliser get on your hands and knees and look carefully at the lawn. If there is insufficient grass to push through the weeds or there is no grass content in the moss patches then you will be better returfing the lawn. The end of April or early May is the perfect time to do it. Edited April 24, 2017 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 When I was in a similar situation i found returf was the best way. As you start with no weeds, and i found it easier to keep them off than to try and get rid of established ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 When I was in a similar situation i found returf was the best way. As you start with no weeds, and i found it easier to keep them off than to try and get rid of established ones.. Massive difference in the amount of work needed though. The Weed and Feed does things steadily, it's great to see the moss turn black and the grass start to take over from it in patches. One of my neighbours went down the artificial grass root, effective but expensive, on the other side they have tried to solve things by scalping the lawn so short it is under stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Massive difference in the amount of work needed though. The Weed and Feed does things steadily, it's great to see the moss turn black and the grass start to take over from it in patches. One of my neighbours went down the artificial grass root, effective but expensive, on the other side they have tried to solve things by scalping the lawn so short it is under stress. Artificial grass is something id never do. The lawn I had to do was at a point of no return. So Turf maybe a long job but in my case was well worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have a lawn that is plagued with moss. However it is proving to be a real attraction for Blackbirds and Thrushes who spend the whole day digging through the moss, I assume looking for grubs/insects/worms. I counted 11 on it at one point today. They leave a right old mess but I enjoy watching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 They use the moss for there nests as well, my neighbour was putting sand on patches of miss to get rid of but I can't think what kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 They use the moss for there nests as well, my neighbour was putting sand on patches of miss to get rid of but I can't think what kind? It is called 'lawn sand' which is a misnomer. It is ferrous sulphate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Now come on in Latin 😄 couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have a losing battle, my lawns are surrounded by our pasture and arable fields, I think it's as good as I can get it and maintain it otherwise I'd become obsessed with it, which isn't good with my personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 All this moss around now can probably be traced back to cleaner air than in the past, Less pollution more moss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Kyska, it doesn't need to be perfect......... Just nicer than your neighbours your mates the mother in laws, ha ha 😊 might mow mine again tomorrow 🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gustaff Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 i had a lovely lawn till nov last year i have 5 dog s 2 bitches all in out side kennels and never go on lawn my son and family had to move in with us for two months with one dog two bitches which he wouldnt put in out side kennels and were in spare room but let them out in garden morning and nights bitch rings in lawn all over thankfully their dogs gon now repairing lawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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