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Andrew 17Andrew 17 Posts: 3
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I have recently put evergreen complete 4 in 1 on my lawn, unfortunately I think I may have put to much on, my lawn seems to be looking very sorry for itself now. I have raked out the black stuff left behind but my lawn looks extremely patchy, I put the 4 in 1 on about 2 weeks ago, I have watered it in very well plus a few bouts of rainfall. I'm wondering how long should I leave it before I sow grass seed. Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

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  • Andrew 17Andrew 17 Posts: 3
    Hi verdin, I laid the 4 in 1 2 weeks ago but on the back of the bag it says do not sow grass seed for 8 weeks after application, was just wondering how crucial that is? Would like to have some lawn for the summer months so could do with sowing ASAP but am a little unsure.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    It's always best to follow the instructions as the product will have undergone extensive trials before hitting the shelves.  Residual weed and feed chemicals will adversely affect seed germination and the growth of the tiny seedlings.

    Patience is a virtue in gardening.  Take the time to let the product dissipate then prepare the soil well to make it favourable for seeding and water it well if there's been a dry spell and then sow.

    This site contains some useful tips on successful lawn sowing - http://www.garden-counselor-lawn-care.com/grass-seed-germination.html

     

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    I listened to GQT this afternoon and there was Bob Flowerdew with a tip for reseeding patches in lawns when you need to do it after the optimum time of sowing in April.  - Sow seed in cellular trays of compost about an inch deep and grow the babies on till they have good root systems and then plant the wee plugs in bare patches in your lawn.

    Should work well for you having to wait 8 weeks before you can swo.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • Andrew 17Andrew 17 Posts: 3
    I have quite a few bare patches, if I were to grow the seeds in trays how many would I have to nurture to then plant and what sort of area would they cover? Thanks for your help I feel a tad better about it now and now have a bit of hope.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,064

    I've only ever sown a large lawn in one go but, logically, it will depend on how many bare patches you have and how big they are but I would suggest starting with trays of 24 one to two inch cells of grass babies.    When they have a good root system, plant them out 3 to 4 inches apart and water in well.  

    Keep them watered and let them establish before you start mowing them.  Set the blades high at 2" for their first summer so they have enough leaf to provide energy to send the roots down deep and sustain the plants through their first winter and future droughts.  Strong roots also help fight off weeds.

    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
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