P.P. ever thought of selling peat. Love a well turned ankle "J" it was those that turned my gay carefree bachelor days into a happily married life. Batting my angry way through the smoke filled crowded dance hall after a battle with my then or so I thought girl friend, I spotted a beautiful pair of legs ending in perfect ankles, her back to me so a tap on the shoulder, "care to dance" a yes and never parted again until she was taken from me by illness four years ago. Luckily for me the rest of her matched the ankles and she could dance,things could have been different. It was also lucky in that she did not have a boyfriend, liked me and the way I danced as she had also danced since she was very young. How events can change your life.
Verdun with our Bowling club it was all hands on deck, I was treasurer and also on the committee, the groundsman we had was lackluster and not making a good job of it so we decided we would look after the lawns for the rest of the bowling period until we got a new man. That turned into over twenty years of do it yourself, we were regularly congratulated on the standard of the sward, it was only when Joan took ill I packed it up. We had many experts in from grounds around the area and each gave differing advice so we worked out over many cups of tea in the greens cabin how best to do the job and trying to do it the cheapest way was soon out of the window. I was a good treasurer we had money so bought the best, our machines were old but kept in tip top condition by the mechanics among us, it all showed in the number of trophies we won. Many local firms held annual events on our lawns watched by us lawn keepers gritting our teeth at the way some of the woods were sent down. I had a gentle word in the ears of those who tried putting dents in our level greens. Any lawn even P.P.'s need loving care though she could try putting out some fish traps.
Seems a little bit of a minefield. I've just checked my autumn treatment stuff. It's got moss killer in it.
Now not knowing which is best to either put treatment down or not should I just try it this year and see?
I'm up in Scarborough so do get quite wet winters.
I've just cut the lawn today, on closer inspection it's got tons dandelions and moss. Shall I want a few days before applying autumn treatment now? Topdress sounds like a good idea. How much do I put down?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm fairly inexperienced at lawn maintenance but want to improve
Right T.F. Do nothing for seven to ten days, let the grass get some new growth. Then rake it over which will lift some of the thatch and moss. If you have the energy and time use your garden fork and walk up and down the lawn prodding it as deep as you can manage. Now mix some fine compost with washed sand about 50-50 and throw it in shovelfuls across the lawn, with a stiff brush, as stiff as possible sweep it across the lawn, it will go down the holes you prodded with the fork helping to aerate the roots. After all that a cup of tea and a bun spread the Feed and Weed Plus Moss Killer as to instructions. Be very careful not to drop big hand fulls anywhere on the lawn, if you do sweep it around as you do with the sand and compost. NOW water it in and I mean water. My way is to tie the hose to my fork and stick it in the ground, if you put it on spray it covers more ground, walk away do something else just returning to move it to another spot until the lawn is well soaked, and that is the secret, plenty of water, not a watering can with a rose, that will not even dampen the grass.You live two hours down the coast from me so your weather will be much the same never too hot or too cold compared with other parts of the UK, our weather is from the North Sea, it tends to be more moderate. Feed and weed will work for us though not for all. Good luck and I am sorry to say lawns are not easy you need to work at it.
Right T.F. Do nothing for seven to ten days, let the grass get some new growth. Then rake it over which will lift some of the thatch and moss. If you have the energy and time use your garden fork and walk up and down the lawn prodding it as deep as you can manage. Now mix some fine compost with washed sand about 50-50 and throw it in shovelfuls across the lawn, with a stiff brush, as stiff as possible sweep it across the lawn, it will go down the holes you prodded with the fork helping to aerate the roots. After all that a cup of tea and a bun spread the Feed and Weed Plus Moss Killer as to instructions. Be very careful not to drop big hand fulls anywhere on the lawn, if you do sweep it around as you do with the sand and compost. NOW water it in and I mean water. My way is to tie the hose to my fork and stick it in the ground, if you put it on spray it covers more ground, walk away do something else just returning to move it to another spot until the lawn is well soaked, and that is the secret, plenty of water, not a watering can with a rose, that will not even dampen the grass.You live two hours down the coast from me so your weather will be much the same never too hot or too cold compared with other parts of the UK, our weather is from the North Sea, it tends to be more moderate. Feed and weed will work for us though not for all. Good luck and I am sorry to say lawns are not easy you need to work at it.
Hey Frank, going to attempt this today as its been 9 days since last cut, just a couple of questions, when do I next cut the grass as it will be getting quite long in a few days and also when do I next scarify the grass?
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P.P. ever thought of selling peat. Love a well turned ankle "J" it was those that turned my gay carefree bachelor days into a happily married life. Batting my angry way through the smoke filled crowded dance hall after a battle with my then or so I thought girl friend, I spotted a beautiful pair of legs ending in perfect ankles, her back to me so a tap on the shoulder, "care to dance" a yes and never parted again until she was taken from me by illness four years ago. Luckily for me the rest of her matched the ankles and she could dance,things could have been different. It was also lucky in that she did not have a boyfriend, liked me and the way I danced as she had also danced since she was very young. How events can change your life.
Verdun with our Bowling club it was all hands on deck, I was treasurer and also on the committee, the groundsman we had was lackluster and not making a good job of it so we decided we would look after the lawns for the rest of the bowling period until we got a new man. That turned into over twenty years of do it yourself, we were regularly congratulated on the standard of the sward, it was only when Joan took ill I packed it up. We had many experts in from grounds around the area and each gave differing advice so we worked out over many cups of tea in the greens cabin how best to do the job and trying to do it the cheapest way was soon out of the window. I was a good treasurer we had money so bought the best, our machines were old but kept in tip top condition by the mechanics among us, it all showed in the number of trophies we won. Many local firms held annual events on our lawns watched by us lawn keepers gritting our teeth at the way some of the woods were sent down. I had a gentle word in the ears of those who tried putting dents in our level greens. Any lawn even P.P.'s need loving care though she could try putting out some fish traps.
Frank.
Nice stripes there Ppauper...albeit wet, browny/black ones.....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for the advice guys.
Seems a little bit of a minefield. I've just checked my autumn treatment stuff. It's got moss killer in it.
Now not knowing which is best to either put treatment down or not should I just try it this year and see?
I'm up in Scarborough so do get quite wet winters.
I've just cut the lawn today, on closer inspection it's got tons dandelions and moss. Shall I want a few days before applying autumn treatment now? Topdress sounds like a good idea. How much do I put down?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm fairly inexperienced at lawn maintenance but want to improve
Right T.F. Do nothing for seven to ten days, let the grass get some new growth. Then rake it over which will lift some of the thatch and moss. If you have the energy and time use your garden fork and walk up and down the lawn prodding it as deep as you can manage. Now mix some fine compost with washed sand about 50-50 and throw it in shovelfuls across the lawn, with a stiff brush, as stiff as possible sweep it across the lawn, it will go down the holes you prodded with the fork helping to aerate the roots. After all that a cup of tea and a bun spread the Feed and Weed Plus Moss Killer as to instructions. Be very careful not to drop big hand fulls anywhere on the lawn, if you do sweep it around as you do with the sand and compost. NOW water it in and I mean water. My way is to tie the hose to my fork and stick it in the ground, if you put it on spray it covers more ground, walk away do something else just returning to move it to another spot until the lawn is well soaked, and that is the secret, plenty of water, not a watering can with a rose, that will not even dampen the grass.You live two hours down the coast from me so your weather will be much the same never too hot or too cold compared with other parts of the UK, our weather is from the North Sea, it tends to be more moderate. Feed and weed will work for us though not for all. Good luck and I am sorry to say lawns are not easy you need to work at it.
Frank.
Hey Frank, going to attempt this today as its been 9 days since last cut, just a couple of questions, when do I next cut the grass as it will be getting quite long in a few days and also when do I next scarify the grass?