How to repair the edge of a lawn

If your lawn has become damaged, perhaps by overhanging plants or wear and tear, it's easy to fix. It involves cutting up a piece of turf and rotating it around, the sowing fresh seed - here's how.

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You Will Need

• sharp spade
• Lawn seed
• Garden fork
• Compost

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Determine which damaged areas can be repaired, then plan how large a piece of turf needs to be lifted and turned around to fix the problem.

Step 2

Use a sharp spade to make vertical slits about 5-7cm deep, then cut under a large section of turf to create a new edge, cutting into healthy grass.

Step 3

Rotate the new piece of turf 180° to form the new edge. Tamp it down well so the roots make good contact with the soil and settle it into position.

Step 4

Cut away the damaged turf and fork compost into the bare area. Firm and level it, sprinkle with grass seed, water and cover with clear polythene until the seeds grow.