Grass

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:22

No not weed

I dont do that any more.

I laid some new lawn about 6 weeks ago and it was looking good till I mowed it.
There seems to be a lot of brown patchs and I belive dead grass. My lawn is not big.

Can I sprinke grass seeds on the brown patches in hope of new grass?

Any tips?

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:23

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

No not weed

I dont do that any more.

I laid some new lawn about 6 weeks ago and it was looking good till I mowed it.
There seems to be a lot of brown patchs and I belive dead grass. My lawn is not big.

Can I sprinke grass seeds on the brown patches in hope of new grass?

Any tips?

Er, I notice "Harry my dog" in your sig. Canine urine is deadly to lawns - too much nitrogen in it.

AndrewJ · 27-06-2005, 19:25

Concrete solves alot of gardening problems and means more beer and bbq's

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

Er, I notice "Harry my dog" in your sig. Canine urine is deadly to lawns - too much nitrogen in it.

Someone has told me that is the case but was not sure weather true.
So nothing I can do?

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:27

Have you been watering it enough? Lawns need lots of water, hence the reason for hose pipe bans. And yes, it always looks great while it's long, but when you cut it you see all the bare patches. It's sort of like someone going bald brushing his hair over the bald patches.

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:27

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Originally Posted by Saxodriver

Concrete solves alot of gardening problems and means more beer and bbq's

I did have that before I laid the lawn. But I love grass in the summer.

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Saxodriver

Concrete solves alot of gardening problems and means more beer and bbq's

And increases the risk of flooding because all the water runs off instead of sinking into the soil.

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

Have you been watering it enough? Lawns need lots of water, hence the reason for hose pipe bans. And yes, it always looks great while it's long, but when you cut it you see all the bare patches. It's sort of like someone going bald brushing his hair over the bald patches.

I have given the lawn as much as I belive is enougth. But I may be wrong.

I gave it some lawn feed and feel as though that made it worst.
Can I not put grass seed on the patches?
I spent sooooooo much time laying it I'd hate to see it all die.

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:33

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

Someone has told me that is the case but was not sure weather true.
So nothing I can do?

It's true. I assume that you're not going for Plan A, giving the dog its suitcase and sending it packing. You're only hope is to copiously water every spot that it sprinkles on in order to dilute the urine.

allieyoung666 · 27-06-2005, 19:34

I thought you could cut the brown patches out and patch it, and use lawn seed to help it establish.

AndrewJ · 27-06-2005, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

And increases the risk of flooding because all the water runs off instead of sinking into the soil.

LOL dont bother me conservatory coming soon, so builders job last owner thought concrete everything would be the answer.

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:35

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Originally Posted by skunk4u

I have given the lawn as much as I belive is enougth. But I may be wrong.

I gave it some lawn feed and feel as though that made it worst.
Can I not put grass seed on the patches?
I spent sooooooo much time laying it I'd hate to see it all die.

Well, it won't do any harm (except to your wallet) putting more seed down.

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

It's true. I assume that you're not going for Plan A, giving the dog its suitcase and sending it packing. You're only hope is to copiously water every spot that it sprinkles on in order to dilute the urine.

Well thats going to be a reall pain in the a$$.

Theodoric · 27-06-2005, 19:38

One thing about watering, and I'm speaking from memory here, so any lawn experts please speak up. When watering, you should go for long solid watering spells rather than a lot of short brief ones. The reason is that brief waterings only wet the very top layer of soil which encourages roots near the surface rather than deeper ones.

STONEISLAND · 27-06-2005, 19:41

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Originally Posted by Theodoric

One thing about watering, and I'm speaking from memory here, so any lawn experts please speak up. When watering, you should go for long solid watering spells rather than a lot of short brief ones. The reason is that brief waterings only wet the very top layer of soil which encourages roots near the surface rather than deeper ones.

Tell you what mate thats just what I have been doing.

I dont have a sprinkler so I just stood there for about five mins (got bord of just standing) spraying daily.

I have since brought a B&Q cheep one which was a waste of 5 pounds as useless.