Bosun11 537 Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Bush Rummager said: Did a mini renno 10 days ago with the aim of having decent looking bit of turn for a bank holl weekend bbq. Had been away for 2 weeks and when i got back the grass was looking pretty shit to ssy the least. Did a quick scarify. Sprayed with the lawn tonic. ( greens up within 2 days!) And put a granular fertiliser on. Watered it in over a few days. Quite pleased with the 10 day turnaround.. although i sometimes i wounder why i bother when my mrs and daughters don't pay any attention to it. I could probably dig it up and they wouldn't notice!! Before.. After.. Next job... edge that left hand side! Really nice mate, well played Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,759 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 52 minutes ago, Bosun11 said: Really nice mate, well played Cheers Bosun... I'm glad you appreciate the effort mate!! Revisited your garden pics earlier pal.. i know i said before, but it's well tidy that is. I can see a lot of effort and time has gone into that space... you should be well proud of it..It looks grand. I'm planning next springs renno already. I fancy over seeding with mm50 grass seed, it's what they use at Winbledon. 100% Dwarf rye. You can cut it short and it takes loads of hammer. Problem is.. its £130 a sack and i'd only need about a third of that!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,504 Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 This is the first year I’ve put any thought into the state of the lawn. Got a mate with a digger to flatten the area under the trees, tons of topsoil and then seeded it. It doesn’t get a lot of sun but am happy for now.....have fed the main lawns this summer and hoping the new area will come on next spring when it has a bit more light on it before the leaves come out ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,759 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 23 hours ago, bell said: This is the first year I’ve put any thought into the state of the lawn. Got a mate with a digger to flatten the area under the trees, tons of topsoil and then seeded it. It doesn’t get a lot of sun but am happy for now.....have fed the main lawns this summer and hoping the new area will come on next spring when it has a bit more light on it before the leaves come out ! You've done cracking job there mate... looks grand that... I went a early with the overseeding this year and struggled with germination as the temperature plumeted for most nights during a long period of days even though it was decent temps during daytime. It did come fairly good in the end though. Going to try and be patient next spring and hold off a while longer, probably late April at earliest!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,504 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Bush Rummager said: You've done cracking job there mate... looks grand that... I went a early with the overseeding this year and struggled with germination as the temperature plumeted for most nights during a long period of days even though it was decent temps during daytime. It did come fairly good in the end though. Going to try and be patient next spring and hold off a while longer, probably late April at earliest!! Yes mate,same here, took nearly a month to germinate !.....spent a fortune on the seed and thought ‘feck me none of it is going to come up! ‘.......patience grasshopper, patience....... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,329 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 On 29/08/2021 at 18:10, Bush Rummager said: Did a mini renno 10 days ago with the aim of having decent looking bit of turn for a bank holl weekend bbq. Had been away for 2 weeks and when i got back the grass was looking pretty shit to ssy the least. Did a quick scarify. Sprayed with the lawn tonic. ( greens up within 2 days!) And put a granular fertiliser on. Watered it in over a few days. Quite pleased with the 10 day turnaround.. although i sometimes i wounder why i bother when my mrs and daughters don't pay any attention to it. I could probably dig it up and they wouldn't notice!! Before.. After.. Next job... edge that left hand side! What is lawn tonic? Iron sulphate? Do you ever take soil samples? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,759 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 8 minutes ago, Gypsydog94 said: What is lawn tonic? Iron sulphate? Do you ever take soil samples? Pro-Kleen Lawn Tonic Liquid Iron Sulphate Quality Ferrous Conditioner, Fertiliser, Grass Greener, Turf Hardener | Long-Lasting for a Healthier Looking Garden | Helps Prevent Lawn Disease (5 Litres) : Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Never done a soil PH if that's what you mean. I haven't gone 'full' geek mode on it just yet!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,329 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Just now, Bush Rummager said: Pro-Kleen Lawn Tonic Liquid Iron Sulphate Quality Ferrous Conditioner, Fertiliser, Grass Greener, Turf Hardener | Long-Lasting for a Healthier Looking Garden | Helps Prevent Lawn Disease (5 Litres) : Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Never done a soil PH if that's what you mean. I haven't gone 'full' geek mode on it just yet!! That should be priority! You could be wasting money with fert etc when it needs lime to get proper uptake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,759 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, Gypsydog94 said: That should be priority! You could be wasting money with fert etc when it needs lime to get proper uptake ffs.. I'll get one done then!! Good point though mate.. I'll look into it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,329 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said: ffs.. I'll get one done then!! Good point though mate.. I'll look into it! I only know because our agronomist at work is always on about it And don’t forget your potash and phosphorus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bell 3,504 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, W. Katchum said: I hope you ain’t letting that mole ruin that garden bell, hope it’s long dead by now Mate it fecked off......but another has decided to chance it’s luck.....the traps have been deployed......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 30/08/2021 at 19:06, bell said: This is the first year I’ve put any thought into the state of the lawn. Got a mate with a digger to flatten the area under the trees, tons of topsoil and then seeded it. It doesn’t get a lot of sun but am happy for now.....have fed the main lawns this summer and hoping the new area will come on next spring when it has a bit more light on it before the leaves come out ! That's a great job Bell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,626 Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, sid g said: Not the greenest I have seen...lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bush Rummager 3,759 Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 Any of you gaylords cut your grass yet?? Took the top off mine last week when it was really mild!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Sayer 1,704 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 11 hours ago, Bush Rummager said: Any of you gaylords cut your grass yet?? Took the top off mine last week when it was really mild!! Astroturf mine , maintaince free 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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