Lawns
Re: Removing Fake Grass
Garden Designer
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Hi Laura, do you know who installed the grass to begin with? You could ask the supplier. Or try one of the big companies supplying fake grass. Might be useful to ask them? Do let us know how it goes!
Posted: Wednesday 7th of December 2022 06:52 AM
Removing Fake Grass
Laura
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Hello all,
I am in the planning process of removing the fake grass that is currently in our back garden (installed by the previous home owner) however I am not sure what to do with the Astro turf once it’s been lifted. Is there anyone out there aware of any recycling schemes or alternative uses?
Thanks!
I am in the planning process of removing the fake grass that is currently in our back garden (installed by the previous home owner) however I am not sure what to do with the Astro turf once it’s been lifted. Is there anyone out there aware of any recycling schemes or alternative uses?
Thanks!
Posted: Monday 5th of December 2022 07:27 PM Last reply: Wednesday 19th of February 2025 06:52 PM
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Hello everyone
I am based in Hong Kong (where it is around 34 C all year round) and am trying to hydroponically grow some hot weather grass (fescue, Bermuda) in a tray and plan to use it for my dog’s pottying purposes. My sister also has a dog and has asked me to send her a tray as well.
I have managed to grow grass (being a newbie gardener), however my problem is that the hydroponic growing medium I am using or the ‘soil’ won’t stick together / falls apart whenever I try to take the grass out of the tray. Can’t imagine it would ever survive transport via post/delivery in a cardboard box… would make a huge mess
Any ideas on how to make the ‘soil’ stick together better so that it is like a piece of carpet when I pull it out? Have researched and found stuff about soil stabilisers but not sure these are readily available in small quantities as they are used for industrial purposes. Have thought about bird netting but this is mostly made out of plastic and I want to use only biodegradable materials.
Are there certain grass varieties that would grow a thicker root mat that would hold the ‘soil’ together, by any chance?
Thank you!
I am based in Hong Kong (where it is around 34 C all year round) and am trying to hydroponically grow some hot weather grass (fescue, Bermuda) in a tray and plan to use it for my dog’s pottying purposes. My sister also has a dog and has asked me to send her a tray as well.
I have managed to grow grass (being a newbie gardener), however my problem is that the hydroponic growing medium I am using or the ‘soil’ won’t stick together / falls apart whenever I try to take the grass out of the tray. Can’t imagine it would ever survive transport via post/delivery in a cardboard box… would make a huge mess
Any ideas on how to make the ‘soil’ stick together better so that it is like a piece of carpet when I pull it out? Have researched and found stuff about soil stabilisers but not sure these are readily available in small quantities as they are used for industrial purposes. Have thought about bird netting but this is mostly made out of plastic and I want to use only biodegradable materials.
Are there certain grass varieties that would grow a thicker root mat that would hold the ‘soil’ together, by any chance?
Thank you!
Posted: Thursday 15th of September 2022 05:52 PM Last reply: Sunday 1st of September 2024 02:37 PM
Moss
Shelagh McIntosh
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I have a lot of moss in my lawn, How can I use It? in the bottom of deep pots to save compost? To line hanging baskets? if I rake it out now can I store it for future use......Many thanks in advance for your help
Posted: Tuesday 2nd of February 2021 11:54 AM Last reply: Friday 21st of March 2025 01:05 AM
Re: Automatic irrigation
Linda Wilbert
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I'm busy trying to find someone to install an automatic irrigation system - don't suppose any of you can recommend someone in central London? (I promise not to blame you if I take the recommendation & it goes pear shaped!)
thanks
thanks
Posted: Tuesday 9th of June 2020 06:51 PM
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David Hedges Gower Says, Please Sign My Petition On More Regulation On The Use Of Plastic Grass
Francijn Suermondt
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Wherever you see plastic grass installed you will find evidence of a damaged ecosystem. Insects, birds and small mammals all suffer. And we suffer too.
Living grass/turf plays a vital role in absorbing heavy rainfall, capturing CO2, removing air pollutants, releasing tonnes of oxygen, lowering temperatures and maintaining biodiversity. Even the best fake grass cannot EVER do this.
It’s out of control. Currently there is no regulation to control the proliferation of plastic grass in schools, sports pitches and public spaces. This poses massive threats to the environment and to our health.
Fake grass does not even withstand flooding! Artificial football pitches have been washed away by floods in the past. And because it can’t be recycled, that’s yet more unnecessary and potentially toxic landfill.
Where industry leads the public and their gardens follow; so this dangerous trend must be regulated to prevent catastrophic environmental destruction on a national scale.
Just Say #NoToFake
Please sign my petition on the link below
http://chng.it/p6DMFKwndk
Living grass/turf plays a vital role in absorbing heavy rainfall, capturing CO2, removing air pollutants, releasing tonnes of oxygen, lowering temperatures and maintaining biodiversity. Even the best fake grass cannot EVER do this.
It’s out of control. Currently there is no regulation to control the proliferation of plastic grass in schools, sports pitches and public spaces. This poses massive threats to the environment and to our health.
Fake grass does not even withstand flooding! Artificial football pitches have been washed away by floods in the past. And because it can’t be recycled, that’s yet more unnecessary and potentially toxic landfill.
Where industry leads the public and their gardens follow; so this dangerous trend must be regulated to prevent catastrophic environmental destruction on a national scale.
Just Say #NoToFake
Please sign my petition on the link below
http://chng.it/p6DMFKwndk
Posted: Thursday 31st of October 2019 09:44 AM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 04:15 PM
Re: Which comes first?
David A
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Hi..I would cut it first and then feed, or you could risk losing the feed that has stuck to the grass leaves or been assimilated into the plants...hope this helps Dave.
Posted: Friday 1st of March 2019 10:17 AM
Which comes first?
Shoot User
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I live in southern Scotland and as yet, have not cut my grass for the first time this year.
However, I wanted to know whether it is best to treat the grass with a 4 in 1 feed prior to using an electric rake before first cutting or vice versa?
Or should I just cut (on high) first then do the above?
Many thanks
However, I wanted to know whether it is best to treat the grass with a 4 in 1 feed prior to using an electric rake before first cutting or vice versa?
Or should I just cut (on high) first then do the above?
Many thanks
Posted: Friday 6th of April 2018 06:49 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 02:22 PM
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Please can someone assist, i need to remove bark which resides on top of soil and grow a new lawn..
Posted: Sunday 4th of June 2017 07:40 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 01:47 AM
Re: Turning around turf
David
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First, look at the real reason the turf died. Assuming clay is the reason is easy as grass can survive anywhere, including clay. It would have had a dwarf rye, fescue, bent turf ( as they all do generally) grown in a different part of the country than you. What species are surviving, if any? When did the decay of the award start to happen? What have you done to the lawn since it went down? Was it laid by builders, landscapers, a gardener or a lawn specialist? A picture would be useful........
Don't assume throwing some more turf down will be the answer. You could end up going round in circles here........
Don't assume throwing some more turf down will be the answer. You could end up going round in circles here........
Posted: Monday 6th of March 2017 07:24 AM
Re: Turning around turf
Shoot User
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To do it correct remove the old turf and stack it somewhere - alternative the layers so you have grass facing grass if that makes sense - it will make useful compost in a year or two NOT weeks.
If you have no space then the old turf will need to be disposed after lifting.
If you have no space then the old turf will need to be disposed after lifting.
Posted: Sunday 5th of March 2017 03:38 PM
Turning around turf
Tamara
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Hi, my turf is a sorry state. The plot is on new developed land with clay underneath. I want to roll out new turf and need to remove and level the ground before starting. To save money and maybe some labor I have read you can turn turn around turf and it will decompose to soil after a few weeks. Is this true?
Posted: Sunday 5th of March 2017 12:29 PM Last reply: Saturday 31st of August 2024 03:29 PM
Lawn care
Shoot User
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I'm seeing mossy patches on the lawn which are a recent problem.
When is the best time to tackle this and what should I use ?
When is the best time to tackle this and what should I use ?
Posted: Tuesday 1st of November 2016 05:22 PM Last reply: Saturday 31st of August 2024 11:00 AM
Lawn care
Shoot User
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I'm seeing mossy patches on the lawn which are a recent problem.
When is the best time to tackle this and what should I use ?
When is the best time to tackle this and what should I use ?
Posted: Tuesday 1st of November 2016 05:22 PM Last reply: Friday 30th of August 2024 01:40 AM
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I would have thought that if you cut it hard for a couple of years (whenever a spear appears) you would kill it off. If it has no green growth above ground the roots will eventually fail. But I would also think that systemic herbicide like Roundup would kill it off too. If you can get it on the spears and not on the lawn it shouldn't kill the lawn.
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of August 2016 07:19 AM
Eradicate Asparagus from growing thru a lawn
Shoot User
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Hi again Mother had laid lawn where Asparagus used to grow, but in time they have grown back, but she liked the fern type plant it made, but now she want's it out as it's making a mess of the lawn, it's in the middle of lawn, so do I just try and dig it out as much as I can, an/or is there something I could put on the roots when I find them to kill them off completely without ruining the lawn and anything else in the vicinity. Kind Rgds Lynne
Posted: Monday 1st of August 2016 09:24 AM Last reply: Saturday 31st of August 2024 05:39 AM
Eeeeeek! My lawn just died!
Shoot User
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Dear People,
My poor son was taken ill and had to spend a few days in the children's hospital, all well now, just an awful case of "viral wheeze". We had the glorious and tremendously hot weather during this time and now my South facing unshaded lawn is almost white!
We moved here 8 months ago and the lawn has always been rubbish, it was mostly moss and very weedy patchy. A few months ago I treated it with evergreen. My husband gave it a few severe rakings and we were astonished at how much debris came up. It looked rather patchy and bald after that, so I aerated it with funky shoes from Amazon and reseeded. Ironically, the reseeded bits are lush! They do happen to be in slight shade from shrubs though. I've just drenched the lawn over the last 2 evenings and fed it sone plant food... Will it recover? We're in a very sandy area (Southport) and the soil isn't the best. What more can I do?
My poor son was taken ill and had to spend a few days in the children's hospital, all well now, just an awful case of "viral wheeze". We had the glorious and tremendously hot weather during this time and now my South facing unshaded lawn is almost white!
We moved here 8 months ago and the lawn has always been rubbish, it was mostly moss and very weedy patchy. A few months ago I treated it with evergreen. My husband gave it a few severe rakings and we were astonished at how much debris came up. It looked rather patchy and bald after that, so I aerated it with funky shoes from Amazon and reseeded. Ironically, the reseeded bits are lush! They do happen to be in slight shade from shrubs though. I've just drenched the lawn over the last 2 evenings and fed it sone plant food... Will it recover? We're in a very sandy area (Southport) and the soil isn't the best. What more can I do?
Posted: Monday 6th of June 2016 09:49 PM Last reply: Sunday 13th of October 2024 08:08 AM
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This is my first post and I'm not got green fingered as such but capable none the less, please go easy. I've completely overhauled the rear garden from it's previous council slabbed look. I'm on the end task now and probably the most important to really set it off, the lawn.
Basically I'm reading a lot of conflicting views, loam, manure, soil. rotavate, don't rotavate, fetch the old lawn up etc etc.
As I live in Stoke on Trent the soil is predominately clay (we are known as "clay-heads" after all). The lawn has been raised by 7" in places in others it is only 2"-3". We live on a bank, the 2nd house from the end, so water will naturally run through our land, evident from the last lawn as it was mainly moss with plenty of dips sitting very wet during the winter, and summers of late!
So far I have killed the lawn with glyphosphate and dug out at the back bringing the soil down to build it up near to to the new level I want.
I was then planning on adding 2-3" of sharp sand to aid drainage compacting the lot to my new level and laying the new turf.
Can anyone see why this would harm the new lawn or not?
To finish, I have read on the RHS surrounding clay soils that golf courses lay there turn on sand bases and there grass is pretty green.
many thanks in advance.
Giuseppe
Basically I'm reading a lot of conflicting views, loam, manure, soil. rotavate, don't rotavate, fetch the old lawn up etc etc.
As I live in Stoke on Trent the soil is predominately clay (we are known as "clay-heads" after all). The lawn has been raised by 7" in places in others it is only 2"-3". We live on a bank, the 2nd house from the end, so water will naturally run through our land, evident from the last lawn as it was mainly moss with plenty of dips sitting very wet during the winter, and summers of late!
So far I have killed the lawn with glyphosphate and dug out at the back bringing the soil down to build it up near to to the new level I want.
I was then planning on adding 2-3" of sharp sand to aid drainage compacting the lot to my new level and laying the new turf.
Can anyone see why this would harm the new lawn or not?
To finish, I have read on the RHS surrounding clay soils that golf courses lay there turn on sand bases and there grass is pretty green.
many thanks in advance.
Giuseppe
Posted: Saturday 21st of May 2016 12:13 PM Last reply: Saturday 21st of May 2016 12:17 PM
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Hi Anne Marie, you should follow the manufacturer's instructions. They generally tell you about when to apply (e.g not when rain is forecast) and when to mow the lawn before and after. Cheers Nicola
Posted: Tuesday 16th of September 2014 07:36 AM
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I have bought autumn lawn fertilizer. Should I avoid cutting the grass before and after application? If so -for how long?
Posted: Tuesday 16th of September 2014 07:05 AM
Re:
Shoot User
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Thanks Jess - I have tried avoiding that. I mow it every 2 weeks on the second lowest setting, not daring to go to the lowest which is about half an inch i think.
Posted: Thursday 3rd of July 2014 12:22 PM
Re:
jess
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Often the problem with lawns is that we cut them too short
Posted: Thursday 3rd of July 2014 11:48 AM
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My lawn isnt the worst in the world with the main problem being weeds and small plants growing in it but i havent fed it for 2 years since moving in or done anything else to improve or even maintain it other than cut it regularly. I now want to put some more effort in but not being the most patient person in the world, just wondering if people could give me tips and maybe estimate how long they think it might take me to get the lawn looking nice? (Am guessing this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" question but...)
Posted: Thursday 3rd of July 2014 10:25 AM
Re: Automatic irrigation
Shoot User
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Hi Andrea! The most important what do you want from the systemI.e : watering pots,hanging basket ,boarders. The outline a basic plan ,your biggest challenge is installing a supply water pipe as your main feed.You will need: supply pipe (13mm) with pressure reducing connector,micro pipe(5mm) to connect to the supply pipe and then your drip connectors and any other watering sprinkler or soakers. All these information and planning details are online from EASYWATERING (Hazlelock) for down loading ,you will find it at the bottom of their home page, and yes you can do it and you will enjoy doing it yourself if you haven't got bad back, it is as expensive as you let it, I shop around during the winter months for products from Amazon or EASYWATERING oh! you will also need a auto-timer ,good luck you will enjoy , my system have been running for five years, now I just chill out with the time saved and I don't have to worry when I am away from home the system care for the plants .
Hope this is not too much info.
Winston
Hope this is not too much info.
Winston
Posted: Saturday 14th of June 2014 06:08 PM
Automatic irrigation
Shoot User
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I am looking to install an automatic irrigation system and would like to know if anyone here is using this. Have you installed it yourselves or did you get a company to do it? I am trying to avoid mistakes and would be grateful for any hints and tips around this topic. Looking forward to your replies :) Thanks!!
Posted: Saturday 14th of June 2014 11:33 AM Last reply: Monday 31st of March 2025 08:27 PM