Yes - I had a wee look at your other posts @andrew.g.whytemInpxd9z - always more difficult in wetter areas with grass. It's good because it doesn't look like bare earth in summer, or set like concrete, but it has disadvantages too - especially with shade. Doesn't dry out the same way, or as quickly, so it's more difficult to use on a regular basis. I was fortunate when my children were small, as we had lots of shade from large trees in the front garden, but it also got sun later in the afternoon, so they could often play out there as the ground was drier due to the mix of trees and that sun. The back garden was a better aspect, but it stayed very wet because the grass was so lush. Had to cut it shorter there, and didn't fuss over it with food etc - plenty of daisies for them to make chains with.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My garden is north facing. I have a lot of tall hedges all round. Lawn only gets midday sun.
I had the same problem and tried all you can imagine to give it life, to no avail, for about 15 years - got fed up wasting so much money on seeds, feed and other products.
Dug it out this year, removed all turf, thick clumps of clay and any stones etc, put a good layer of top soil, let that settle for 2 weeks, then laid new turf.
Cost me about £200 in materials (myself and hubby did all the work) and my lawn looks a similar size to yours.
This is the new lawn just 8 days after laying the turf (joints still visible).
This is the lawn today (25 Apr 2023):
It isn't perfect yet by any means. I've sown some seeds in a few tiny patches that lost their turf perhaps due to the old doggo weeing and back kicking post his wees.
I am glad I did it though. Looks loads better and such a lush green.
I had the same problem and tried all you can imagine to give it life, to no avail, for about 15 years - got fed up wasting so much money on seeds, feed and other products.
Dug it out this year, removed all turf and any stones etc, put a good layer of top soil, let that settle for 2 weeks, then laid new turf.
Cost me about £200 in materials (myself and hubby did all the work) and my lawn looks a similar size to yours.
This is the new lawn just 8 days after laying the turf (joints still visible).
This is the lawn today (25 Apr 2023):
It isn't perfect yet by any means. I've sown some seeds in a few tiny patches that lost their turf perhaps due to the old doggo weeing and back kicking post his wees.
I am glad I did it though. Looks loads better and such a lush green.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Looks like you have done a good job. Good to hear I might have a few options.
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I was fortunate when my children were small, as we had lots of shade from large trees in the front garden, but it also got sun later in the afternoon, so they could often play out there as the ground was drier due to the mix of trees and that sun. The back garden was a better aspect, but it stayed very wet because the grass was so lush. Had to cut it shorter there, and didn't fuss over it with food etc - plenty of daisies for them to make chains with.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I had the same problem and tried all you can imagine to give it life, to no avail, for about 15 years - got fed up wasting so much money on seeds, feed and other products.
Dug it out this year, removed all turf, thick clumps of clay and any stones etc, put a good layer of top soil, let that settle for 2 weeks, then laid new turf.
Cost me about £200 in materials (myself and hubby did all the work) and my lawn looks a similar size to yours.
This is the new lawn just 8 days after laying the turf (joints still visible).
This is the lawn today (25 Apr 2023):
It isn't perfect yet by any means. I've sown some seeds in a few tiny patches that lost their turf perhaps due to the old doggo weeing and back kicking post his wees.
I am glad I did it though. Looks loads better and such a lush green.