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Lawn moss/weeds
Lynne90
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Hi, if anyone can offer advice I would greatly appreciate it. I'm thinking about having my garden landscaped, new patio and possibly new lawn as ours is full of dandelions, daisies and moss. I'm concerned though that after a couple of years we may end up with the same problem as I know our soil is clay soil, doesn't drain very well and doesn't get enough sun as it probably needs. We have pets so wouldn't want to be treating lawn with chemicals. Should I not bother with the lawn and just get the patio done? Don't want to be wasting money if new lawn would eventually end up like old lawn. Thanks in advance for any advice.
Lynne
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Lynne, about 3 yrs ago I bought a house with a large lawn, very untidy and not looked after. It's on clay and is about as bad as it could get. However after a couple of years of TLC it's in fine fettle. It's just a question of looking after it. I mow regularly, top dress, on occasion, feed and weed it. I repair damage and otherwise cater for its needs. If you are going to look after it getting it all redone will be great. It takes hard work though, but worth it in the end.
I'd agree with Dan. My grass was more like a rough field when I moved here a few years ago. Aeration is always a good idea if you're on clay - I am too. If you re seed, use a seed suitable for shady areas too.
Lawn treatments are also perfectly fine if you have pets - simply keep them indoors until you've applied it and it's dried. A good regime starting in spring, with regular mowing will soon improve it.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Wow, Dan Wilson, love your garden, would be happy with that! Fairygirl, the gardener I am going to use was planning on levelling my garden and returfing it, with apparently the best quality turf. Verdun, sounds like a plan, maybe I should go with that. Would like a weed free lawn but don't really want to have to keep treating it to keep it that way, don't mind regular mowing. Thanks very much for all of your opinions. Very grateful to you all
Your lawn will only need treating twice a year - once in the spring with a weed and feed followed by scarifying to get rid of the dead moss and thatch and then treated with an Autumn feed. Regular mowing with the blades not too low so it does not get scalped will do the rest.
Lynne- it won't matter how good the turf is - you still have to deal with the conditions you have there. Shade and clay are always more work, but with a little effort, you can improve what you have quite quickly. I no longer have a lawn that was mainly buttecups, moss, clover and dandelions
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for all your advice. I've decided to go with just the patio for now. If anyone has advice on what to do with existing lawn please offer it. I'm a complete novice with lawns so would need step by step guide. Thanks again. I very much appreciated your input guys.
Last edited: 13 September 2016 08:23:00
For some reason I don't seem to be able to put photos on here. Tried with my phone and tablet. Wiĺl see if my son/daughter can put some on for me later. And then I'll await your response. You may regret what you've said though! Thanks Verdun
Hi, I apologise for the delay, got a new phone now so can post photos. If anyone is still following my post and can give advise I would very much appreciate it. Verdun was one person that was going to help me, thanks if you're still up to it.