I know this is an old thread but I've had similar issues re grown grass from seed and was hoping for some advice.. I got rid of some old paving stones put down by previous owner.
I cleared the area of all weeds, removed stones etc and put down top soil before sowing grass seed. After 3 weeks there are large areas where now grass has grown.
It's been an unusually dry/warm spell in Scotland which I didn't anticipate (who would!) but I have been watering on a daily basis.
Am I able to simply buy more seed and apply to area again or do I have to start from scratch?
Darrengon: did you fork over the area under where the old paving stones were. If not I think this could be your problem.
You say, "there are large areas where now grass has grown". Presumably there are some areas where it has not grown or you wouldn't be posting. Three weeks is not very long. Give it time.If watering be sure not to let it puddle; this will seriously inhibit germination.
Can you post a picture?
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
Thanks for the response. Here's a pic, tried posting originally but realised file was too big!
I did not fork over but in removing, roots of weeds and stones etc I dug at least a foot down into soil so assumed it wouldn't be necessary given the soil was well turned. Perhaps I should have done so after laying top soil and firming down but followed packet instructions which did not mention.
I was cautious of not letting it puddle when watering, it did happen once or twice in areas but not enough to account for lack of germination. I'll continue to water and give it more time but should I see no improvement what course of action would you recommend?
It looks absolutely fine to me. When sowing grass seed, and you have done it at the best possible time, it takes time to become a real lawn; at least a year but it will keep getting better and better. Don't mow close for the first year at least and do the first mowing when it is 15-20 cm high. Mowing will encourage 'tillering' and it will gradually thicken it up. Keep off it as much as possible for the first two months or so. Don't worry.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
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I know this is an old thread but I've had similar issues re grown grass from seed and was hoping for some advice.. I got rid of some old paving stones put down by previous owner.
I cleared the area of all weeds, removed stones etc and put down top soil before sowing grass seed. After 3 weeks there are large areas where now grass has grown.
It's been an unusually dry/warm spell in Scotland which I didn't anticipate (who would!) but I have been watering on a daily basis.
Am I able to simply buy more seed and apply to area again or do I have to start from scratch?
Last edited: 09 June 2016 17:35:47
Darrengon: did you fork over the area under where the old paving stones were. If not I think this could be your problem.
You say, "there are large areas where now grass has grown". Presumably there are some areas where it has not grown or you wouldn't be posting. Three weeks is not very long. Give it time.If watering be sure not to let it puddle; this will seriously inhibit germination.
Can you post a picture?
Thanks for the response. Here's a pic, tried posting originally but realised file was too big!
I did not fork over but in removing, roots of weeds and stones etc I dug at least a foot down into soil so assumed it wouldn't be necessary given the soil was well turned. Perhaps I should have done so after laying top soil and firming down but followed packet instructions which did not mention.
I was cautious of not letting it puddle when watering, it did happen once or twice in areas but not enough to account for lack of germination. I'll continue to water and give it more time but should I see no improvement what course of action would you recommend?
Thanks again.
It looks absolutely fine to me. When sowing grass seed, and you have done it at the best possible time, it takes time to become a real lawn; at least a year but it will keep getting better and better. Don't mow close for the first year at least and do the first mowing when it is 15-20 cm high. Mowing will encourage 'tillering' and it will gradually thicken it up. Keep off it as much as possible for the first two months or so. Don't worry.
Thanks for the advice Redwing!