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? OR IS IT SOIL AND GRASS SEED? i lay a new lawn down made mistake iput weed sheet down that black s tuff that stops weeds growing through then top soil then the lawn iam having a lot off trouble with crab grass and moss ithink its because grass cant

November. Seasons have seemed rather confused this year! I have loads and loads of leaves, and less and less time – result, an orchard lawn full of moss! Whilst I agree that gardening is a pleasure, one must remember that in order to support a garden

to combine all this with moss, Japanese acers of differing forms and hues, ferns, hostas and so on to make it a green and tranquil place of reflection. I suggest getting a few books out of the library to find some design inspiration. I should also like

in the dark, so they're less likely to fly up and sting you (though they will if you shine a torch on them). You need to prepare a box lined with dry grass clippings and moss, and make an entrance hole, which you tape up for the 'move'. Then it's just a matter

are actually growing lichens and mosses. I've used wooden log rolls as edgers and they do rot very quickly really.   The concrete ones are much better as long as they're supported somehow and are also growing lichens now. Sorry Geoff no piccies, know you like

. If you follow this, you should have a lovely lawn with very little maintenance and if there's no shade, very little moss. The sharp sand sounds excessive, at 50% but trust me, grass loves free draining soil and will grow like a champ. Thanks Brummie

need to do first. The grass has completely overgrown & has turned into a yellow/straw appearance. There is also quite a lot of weeds and moss underneath the grass. I've attached some photos of the lawn below & would really appreciate any advice to help

I have inherited a lovely, 3 ft high Victorian garden wall - it's lovely and rough, with moss growing here and there. Have transplanted some sedum cuttings onto it, which are taking well, but wanted to know if anyone has any other tips for good

poorly drained, heavy clay, very acidic soil, and suffer from bits of moss, the usual dandelions, horse tail in summer ... a lot of this one weed that has small white flowers, but incredibly easy to pull out the ground. not sure what that one is but we

hired a rotovator, carefully dug it over sowed grass seed and regret to say it's now full of moss and not major but still annoyingly large amounts of daisies, dandelions etc. Try your best, but remember immaculately maintained beautiful gardens also