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A maggot, the larva of the cranefly or daddy-longlegs, which attacks the roots of many plants, including flowers, vegetables and pot plants. May also attack lawns, causing dead patches of grass to appear.

were filling in large holes! We raked fine sandy soil over the damaged areas, so hopefully the grass will soon grow back. The deeper holes were filled in and reseeded, and then raked over. It was nearly dark by the time we finished, and the lawn (as

you know who you are.Don't hold me to it, but September is traditionally a warm month punctuated by regular showers. That makes it an ideal time to sow grass seed to start new lawns or repair bare patches. It's also the month to indulge in the mystical

. In lawns, increase the height of the cut so that it is shaded out by the grass and ensure the sward is dense and healthy so it can compete with the weed. In lawns, spot-treat the weed using a weedkiller such as a 2,4-D-based herbicide in spring or early

Mow the lawnMow your lawn now and you'll enjoy a greener, denser and harder-wearing patch throughout the summer. Whether you want a bowling-green lawn or just a bit of grass for the kids to play on, regular mowing will improve the appearance of your

, because they tend to urinate in one spot, rather than dogs who tend to mark many spots and pass small amounts.When dogs urinate on lawns, it scorches the grass, which causes circular brown patches to appear.The most effective solution is to simply spray

Repair a lawn patchRepair those unsightly gaps and worn out patches now and you'll give your lawn a new lease of life so it looks its best in summer. Giving it attention now will ensure that new grass roots have time to establish before the cold

of fleece handy to protect plants if frost is forecastBuild log piles at the back of borders for wildlife to shelter inRake out dead grass from lawns

Collect and compost autumn leaves Cut back suckers growing around the base of treesVisit garden centres to choose bulbs and bedding for spring displaysMow lawns less frequently now grass growth is slowing downComplete new lawn laying projects during

of nectar for bees. However, once it is established in your garden it will quickly spread, causing particular problems when it appears in the lawn. Plant spreads by underground stems and seeds and produces large drought-resistant patches in lawns, so grass