All,
Its 2 months since i asked the original questions about my problem lawn
and i aerated as suggested, but to little effect at the time as i was
still constantly using the lawn.
But now the rainy season(?) has hit the UK i think its time for the
"fall" maintenance to begin. I've got a day this week planned to do it
and just want to run my "to do list" past you guys.
* Over the weekend i plan to completley aerate the lawn with the hollow
tine and fill the holes with sharp sand.
* Use an electric scarifier to give the grass a good going over and get
out any dead grass/thatch etc
* Give the lawn a modest mow to pick up as much of the remaining dead
stuff the scarifier left behind.
* Rake the lawn to disturb the soil (depending on how much the
scarifier has done)
* Spike aerate the lawn with the roller aerater
* Spread new grass seed
* Use a broom to make sure the grass gets into the soil
* Apply a "top mix" at around quarter inch
* Brush in top mix
* Water regular for a couple of weeks if required to allow seed to
take.
How does that sound?
I also would like some suggestions on 1) Autumn(Fall) Feeding? and 2)
The top mix
1) At what stage would you recommend i apply the Autumn feed? before?
after? somewhere in the middle? Weeks after? Also, what should i be
looking for in terms of content?
2) Top Mix. I was going to make my own using compost, sharp sand and
some riddled soil i've saved through the summer. If this is ok, then
great, if not, what should i be looking for?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Cheers
Mick
Sheffield, England.
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