Don't worry Mr T - compare day 9's photo with this last one & you'll see it looks a whole lot greener. Seeds don't all germinate at the same time; some will be buried deeper than others too. Plenty of time yet...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Yes, Mr T, mine looked like that in April - a new sowing too. Except mine had lots of weeds. But its thickened up amazingly now and even outcompeted the weeds. Even areas I thought I'd need to put extra seed on autumn are now well grassed. So patience, patience....
garden looks a little bare. Have you thought about a few shrubs? maybe a herbaceous border?.....
Lol Yes I am very impatient, it is a bad trait of mine, I am seeing a difference on a daily basis, One thing I have been told to do it give it a cut when it is 2 and half to 3 inches high, it is currently almost 2 inches, This evening I had to walk on it slightly to water it due to a dry spell here, where I did walk it flattened it completely, This concerned me with the thought of the first cut, will it be ok to walk on to give it its first cut and over seed.
It is only 2 weeks old.
With regards to it looking a little bare supernoodle, my plan is to get the lawn established this year so the kids have somewhere to play next summer, then we plan to have a deck placed under the tree, a raised sleeper bed in the opposite corner and we are currently considering what else to do.
I wouldn't worry too much about going on it to do a first cut. It's not going to look like Centre Court by next spring anyway
Seriously - you might want to leave over sowing of any bare bits still spring. Grass seed sown in the next couple of weeks may not germinate very quickly, and you may find the grass gradually creeps into those areas anyway. Depends on weather conditions and temps too, of course.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mr T. Walking on the grass " induces tillering" which means the grass will break new foliage from the base, rather than growing straight up. It's a good idea to tread it lightly to encourage this at this stage. If the ground is soft, you could place a scafford board to even out the weight.
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You are just too impatient Mr Toast. Give the lawn a bit of time! It will get there honest!
Don't worry Mr T - compare day 9's photo with this last one & you'll see it looks a whole lot greener. Seeds don't all germinate at the same time; some will be buried deeper than others too. Plenty of time yet...
Yes, Mr T, mine looked like that in April - a new sowing too. Except mine had lots of weeds. But its thickened up amazingly now and even outcompeted the weeds. Even areas I thought I'd need to put extra seed on autumn are now well grassed. So patience, patience....
garden looks a little bare. Have you thought about a few shrubs? maybe a herbaceous border?.....
Lol Yes I am very impatient, it is a bad trait of mine, I am seeing a difference on a daily basis, One thing I have been told to do it give it a cut when it is 2 and half to 3 inches high, it is currently almost 2 inches, This evening I had to walk on it slightly to water it due to a dry spell here, where I did walk it flattened it completely, This concerned me with the thought of the first cut, will it be ok to walk on to give it its first cut and over seed.
It is only 2 weeks old.
With regards to it looking a little bare supernoodle, my plan is to get the lawn established this year so the kids have somewhere to play next summer, then we plan to have a deck placed under the tree, a raised sleeper bed in the opposite corner and we are currently considering what else to do.
Calm your jets Mr T!
I wouldn't worry too much about going on it to do a first cut. It's not going to look like Centre Court by next spring anyway
Seriously - you might want to leave over sowing of any bare bits still spring. Grass seed sown in the next couple of weeks may not germinate very quickly, and you may find the grass gradually creeps into those areas anyway. Depends on weather conditions and temps too, of course.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks fairy and buddy. Not only am I impatient I am a worrier also.
It's like having another child Mr T!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
How do you think Mrs Toast feels.
Easier in many ways though MrT - at least the grass doesn't answer back eh?
Cheaper to feed too
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Mr T. Walking on the grass " induces tillering" which means the grass will break new foliage from the base, rather than growing straight up. It's a good idea to tread it lightly to encourage this at this stage. If the ground is soft, you could place a scafford board to even out the weight.