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Lawn one year one - need help with sequence of treatments

AlxNicAlxNic Posts: 259
in Problem solving

Good morning everyone

I am in the middle of scarifying front and back lawn and wanted advice on what to do next.

I am a one year gardener and took on a largish garden that had been neglected for 15 years. At that point it was 90% weeds/moss and 10% grass - this year it has improved to 50/50.

I am intending to put down some more grass seed, and also give it a spring treatments for moss/weeds.

After scarifying which is best to do first, grass seed and wait to treat or vice versa?

Thank you

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  • darren636darren636 Posts: 666
    Treat first, buy the time that's done it'll be warmer for grass seed to germinate.

    Get all the harsh stuff done first.
  • AlxNicAlxNic Posts: 259

    Thanks Daren. How long should I wait after treating before seeding? 

    I'm also going to aerate with garden fork - should I do that before seeding?

    Thanks for the help

  • darren636darren636 Posts: 666
    You'll probably need to scarify after treating, to remove as much dead moss/ material as possible.



    I'd aerate just before seeding.



    I'm not sure how long to wait after treating, it'll take a couple of weeks to work- depending on which product you use.
  • AlxNicAlxNic Posts: 259

    Yes, part way through the scarifying I realised I would need to scarify again so I stopped after doing the front lawn. Rain is forecast for tomorrow so I will treat this evening. I will read the packet to find out how long to leave before seeding.

    Thanks

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