Re: Lawn maintenance
Kathy N
Hi, John,
I had this dilemma in a client's garden back in my garden maintenance days. Kill the moss & weeds first but buy a moss, weed & feed mix - that way you kill the bad stuff and strenghten the grass at the same time. You can then seed the bare patches a few weeks later - probably earlier than you think. The packet will tell you how soon you can sow. Once you have seeded, regularly feed the grass throughout the growing season so the grass is healthy and the moss won't get a chance to take hold again. Don't cut too low when you mow, either - this can weaken the grass and is one of the main causes of moss growth in lawns. Scarify and aerate the lawn at least once a season and reapply moss killer in autumn. It was a bit of work, but it did the trick and the lawn looked great in one season.
Let me know how you get on.
Kathy C
Replied: Tuesday 22nd of February 2011 08:08 PM
