{"id":662,"date":"2023-05-13T15:39:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T14:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/lauraandgio\/?p=662"},"modified":"2023-05-15T10:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T09:05:57","slug":"over-seeding-and-existing-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenadvice.co.uk\/lauraandgio\/over-seeding-and-existing-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Over seeding and existing lawn"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As we thought the soil pH in the lawn is a bit low it come to pH 5.8 as per the test so ideally needs to be raised to pH 6.0 to 6.1 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage one<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you go to the garden centre or B and Q get a box of time and sprinkle a handful one the lawn one handful per square metre approx then wash in with a watering or it might rain <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add an additional couple of handfuls on the grass at the bottom of the steps <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lime should be granulated and easy to spread if its a powder be careful as it can be dangerous as a powder you need to wear gloves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One the lime is washed in it will be safe for the dogs <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage Two <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut the grass first to normally height<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step in renovating the rear lawn is to create a seed bed on the bare areas by giving it a light rake with a wire rake. This will help to loosen up the soil and create an ideal environment for the new grass seeds to germinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will also rake out any dead grass which can go into the raised bed <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the soil is dry then water first and leave for a few hours before raking, although dry soil seems unlikely at the moment with all the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seeding <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the seeding we need to go for a two stage seeding. The first seeding with some shady grass seed <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 packs https:\/\/www.diy.com\/departments\/verve-shady-grass-seeds-0-5kg\/1607660_BQ.prd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This seed is mainly for the rear area. Four days before sowing the seed, it is recommended to pre-chit the seed. To do this, take a kilo of grass seed and place it in a plastic bag. Then, add a couple of glasses of water and mix it well. Leave the bag in an airing cupboard for four days, making sure to check it daily and give it a shake to ensure even moisture distribution. Pre-chitting the seed will help to kickstart the germination process, giving you a better chance of success<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sow this seed lightly rub the chitted seed between your hands. Approx a handful per metre mainly in the rear area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 pack <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.diy.com\/departments\/gro-sure-lawn-fertiliser-80m-3-2kg\/910957_BQ.prd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So directly from the pack all over the lawn Approx a handful per metre<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the seed has been sown apply by hand a handful of Growmore fertiliser sprinkled onto the lawn and seed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then water the seed into the lawn without flooding the bare areas. We use a lawn soaker but you can water by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.diy.com\/departments\/15m-soaker-hose-pipe-garden-drip-irrigation-watering-sprinkler-lawn-plants-new\/5056316719933_BQ.prd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once water it will be safe for the dogs but might be a bit damp <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water to keep the seed moist for 14 days this normally means watering the lawn with the soaker hose for 15 mins every two days unless it rains <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third stage <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the seed start to grow and reaches 20mm high you should roll or walk over the lawn to break the new grass stems to encourage more shoot to grow from the base of the grass plants <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the grass recovers and grows to 30mm then you can lightly cut the whole lawn <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have ordered some shade grass seed for you but it\u201ds a bit cold to sow this yet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festuca rubra, poa parentis, Festuca species, and Tetraploid Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the future you should use this lawn fertiliser <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.djturfcare.co.uk\/lawn-boost-organic-lawn-fertiliser-no-moss.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After sowing you can work on the lawn just place a few sheets of plywood boards to protect the surface. When the seed is sown its ok to lightly walk on it <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the grass fails in the very shady areas in these areas we could try a sowing some clover to create a clover lawn area Here is a link<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creating a new clover lawn<\/a><\/blockquote>