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I need lawn advice please

Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
in Problem solving
I was about to start renovating my lawn and was going to sart removing thistle by hand then apply lawn sand,scarify after moss etc had died then seed.The thing is the thistle is very dense it's not just the odd bit of thistle here and there and I read that the roots grow laterally and join together and so when you break one off another one will appear anyway.
So can anyone advise would it be better to use a lawn weedkiller (if so can you tell me which product is a good one)if so can I still use the lawn sand(Ferrous sulphate) soon after.
I had my plan of attack organised but now I'm not sure of the routine that I should follow or even if I have the time to do this is the gardening year for lawn care now and the times these things should be done.


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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Refer you back to your previous post 

    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1043796/how-to-kill-weeds-and-improve-lawn#latest
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    Do you know how soon after using the weedkiller I would be able to use the lawn sand and how long I have to wait before I can seed,do you think I have enough time to do this year?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    You can seed later - September is ideal. If you're in an area that gets plenty of rainfall you can do it earlier, but it's best to allow about 6 weeks after applying a weed and feed product.
    Any proprietary lawn weed and feed is suitable, but the ground needs to be damp before applying. 
    I've never used lawn sand, but if you're using the aforementioned product, you wouldn't really need it. 
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  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    edited July 2020
    I will have to get a weed killer then as I believe the weed and feed products wont kill the amount of thistles that I have.Although I suppose I could stil use the weed and feed later so at least it's getting a feed
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    As fairygirl says you won't need the lawn sand as you are already putting on a fertilizer.
    Lawn sand is usually used for moss control. 
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    Thanks,I will get the weed killer then and then find a lawn fertiliser to use
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    Evergreen lawn treatments do the lot
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    K67 said:
    Evergreen lawn treatments do the lot

    Thanks,I've just ordered a bag of the 4 in 1
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Please read the instructions very carefully  :)
  • Wilson73Wilson73 Posts: 136
    AnniD said:
    Please read the instructions very carefully  :)

    I will,I have heard you have to be precise in sprinkling it,to prevent killing the complete lawn.I think I'm going to mark my lawn in metre squares with string and weigh the dose for that area before sprinkling,I hope that works anyway.Front and back lawns aren't large
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