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to reduce the moss problem by scarifying the area then airating and sifting in sharp sand. This will help reduce the thatch and better aid drainage. You can also take out large lawn weeds with a trowel ie dandelion & plantain. Both of these again may mean

gardening art of overseeding. This is a simple way to thicken-up your lawn, revitalising growth by sprinkling over some fresh grass seed.Start by raking over the lawn or using a powered lawn rake or scarifier. This removes any accumulated moss or debris

before they take root??? We are raking them up with a plastic garden rake at the moment as the scarifier isn't picking them all up. hi hello from anonymous I am also fed up with the pesky things dropping in to my garden, and as you get older it's even

lot of bare parches, moss and fungus in abundance. I treated one with a recomended solution which had no effect. I decided that regular cutting, scarifying and keeping them free from debris was the best, and the cheapest!, way to go about restoring

want to use a machine, there are lawn scarifiers you can buy. It sounds as though the more gentle raking approach, involving less severing of buttercup runners, would be best for you if you can do it. Creeping buttercup and moss are both signs of poorly

it out. Its fantastic stuff. Thanks to all who answered my query. Shade is not a problem, but the need to aerate struck a chord. I have opted for aerating with a fork and a bit of fairly gentle scarifying as a starting measure, and we will see how it goes

this time of year makes it look worse) on top of the builders rubble. I have tried re-seeding it and lawn feed and scarifying it over the past 3 years. Now our 2 children are at the age where they want to be playing out in it. We feel we need to approach

, scarified, raked and weeded. In hot weather it can turn brown, so it then needs to be watered.I probably only mow my lawn three to nine times a year, and only then it’s a quick snip with a pair of shears. It’s planted with white clover and I allow dandelions

' in the garden and i avoid using any sprays in the back garden because of the tortoise(and the chickens!). my front lawn also has moss in it, being partially shaded, and find scarifying twice a year helps a lot, followed by more grass seed. haven't got rid

you seen the price of well developed shrubs at Garden centres) ?. As regards the grass, Im with Doctoc63....... give it a couple of weeks and then use the mower on a high setting for the rest of the year. Come September / October... scarify and aerate