Hi I live on North Stradbroke island and would like to know the best blend of grass seed for shaded areas.Thank you
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/shade-tolerant-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/growing-grass-shade.htm
patchy grass? I live in Tacoma Washington.
Long fiber Sphagnum moss will be better suited for this. Hay is also useful. This article will help you to care for a newly seeded lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
My nephew and I are both getting our gardens in order. I seeded my grass about 2 weeks ago and its growing very very well. Nephew contacted me and said he was finding a deal on evergreen 4 in 1 weed and feed in the co-op. Asked if I wanted it too. I said sure. I just finished spreading it when a neighbour told me it's not meant for gardens under 8 months old and not for new lawns. What can I expect from it? Is it going to kill my grass? Or am I panicking over nothing? Any counter measures I can take?
A general rule of thumb is to wait at least until you have mowed the new grass four times before using any standard postemergent broadleaf herbicide. A standard pre-emergent herbicide should not be applied until at least three to four months after seeding the area.
A general rule of thumb is to wait at least until you have mowed the new grass four times before using any standard postemergent broadleaf herbicide. A standard pre-emergent herbicide should not be applied until at least three to four months after seeding the area.
Contact the manufacturer customer service number on the packaging and directly ask them about this product and your application.
Grass clippings left in lawn after mowing -- good or bad?
It is good if the clippings have time to dry out, or are not overly wet. If they are very wet, or it rains often in your area, then you may want to pull up the clippings and compost them. It all just depends on your environment really.
Grass clippings return valuable nutrients to soil, but they can cause fungal infection if they are too moist, or don't have time to dry out.
These articles will offer more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/what-to-do-with-grass-clippings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-mowing-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/grass-clipping-composting.htm
Turf was laid on fresh soil, and has been watered early every morning and evening for almost two weeks. Grass has grown 1-2 inches and looks good. There are a few small gaps here and there where shrinkage has occurred.
As soon as you see new growth, this will be a sign that it is rooted and can be mowed. Any time that you see fit is ok now.
This collection of articles will help you in maintaining a lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/lawn-care/lgen
Good day I have just finished House construction and I want to install a new lawn. In soil preparation, is it ok to lay lawn dressing and phosphate before laying/installing the grass? Thank you, your help will be greatly appreciated
Generally, you will want to mix the chemicals in to the top 6 inches of topsoil before you lay sod or seed. This will keep the roots from burning due to too much direct contact with the chemicals.
Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/installing-sod-instructions.htm
Thank you, much appreciated
Cleared veg garden which then became weed infested. Laid down layers of wet newspaper and weed control fabric over paper. Lifted fabric and weeds appear to be gone. Should I remove newspaper before spreading new topsoil then grass seed or can I leave paper in place to help prevent future weeds. Not sure grass will grow if I leave paper in place.
If you want to plant seed now, I wouldn't leave the paper unless it is mostly decomposed. If not, you would need to wait till it breaks down before planting and that could take a few months.