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it against birds with netting.Alternatively, cut out the bare patch of lawn, rake the soil and add topsoil if needed then patch the gap with new pieces of turf.AdamA small sheet of polythene pegged over the area will encourage the grass seed to germinate

regularly for the best results.More on lawn careLaying turf, with advice from Monty Don and Chris Beardshaw.Monty Don gives advice on renovating a lawnRepairing a lawn patchAdvice on lawn mower maintenanceBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants

.More on lawn careRenovating your lawn - video project with Monty DonImproving your lawn, with MontyLaying lawn turfRepairing a lawn patchBrowse a selection of grass varietiesView plants by soil type

Laying lawn turf is one of the simplest ways to remedy a tired, shapeless patch of grass or to create a new lawn. It may be a little more expensive than sowing grass seed, but the benefits outweigh the cost - you'll have an instant, usable area