THE RESULTS VIDEO HERE: ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html. In this video, I mention using a Wolf Garten hand scarifying rake and also a compost spreader. You can get the rake head here: amzn.to/3iReFMN and handle here: amzn.to/3tV9Jgr (these come with a 10-year warranty) You can get the compost spreader here: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24/?ref=566
I’m a house washer and landscaper by trade in America. I love seeing the small differences in how our brothers across the ocean do work. Cheers from Florida, may your business be prosperous.
I'm in California my lawn is 40 years old and I have neglected to do anything for the last 5 years because of the droughts, we are having a bit of rain this year, yesterday I rented a power rake and I cleaned out a lot of dead stuff, I have a large bare area, I sprayed everything with round up and next week I'm going to start seeding, next week there's going to be a few rainy days, thanks for the tips.
Moved into a house where the garden wasn't touched for around 8 years. Mostly got it sorted, but the lawn is beating me. Thank you for a nice, simple video showing me exactly what I should do. Read up about it is all well and good, but seeing a pro actually do it is way better.
I did this on our lawn last week with a fescue mix, fingers crossed it will take. Your videos are great and I thoroughly enjoy watching them. Stay safe fella, from Lancashire 👍🏻
As I’m starting to find…. I’m in a new build the lawn It’s full of stones! I moved into the house 6 months ago but soon after moving in I suffered Sepsis losing all my toes then a stroke for just for good measure. I love my gardening and this was my last move in my life and I’m started with a square lawn and that’s it. I’ve sat down on the lawn digging up a border and planted so many things. Everything’s come out lovely in Spring. Now I’m starting the right hand side again with a little spade lol I’m determined not to let the garden be awful and so far I love it although I’m doing it sitting down and using my one good arm but I’m doing it. I had my heart set on a little green house but I have no family and no friends here! I’m from Doncaster originally and my Son lives in Sprotbrough,,, and now I’m living in Worksop Not too far away … you sound as local as they come? Anywhere near Doncaster by any chance? I’m watching your videos intently cos you offset some great advice and share a lot of knowledge on the subject I wish I could afford your help but things all went pear shaped and I lost my car, job, everything cos of my useless health problems. Keep up your good work I have subscribed to your channel!
I'm in for 3 renovations already seeded..I'm fairly optimistic itll be fine.. here...anyway as the frosts aren't really prolonged and deep just short lived things with temps increasing in the day
@@LawnRight Ah but it's your living, mine is just a hobby/interest and I do like nice warm weather for my gardening, that north wind would tear the hole off ya 😂 😃
great video! thank you for linking your tools iv been looking everywhere for a compost spreader that is the right size for me. and that roller as well is nice. still gotta find one like that.
Hi Shaun great video . Hope you keep us updated on the progress of that garden? Just purchased a Wolfgarten Scarifier on your recommendation. Can't wait to use it. Thanks for all your great tips and advice 👍
Hi.. yep will do. I'll be going back fo all.of these in the next couple of months so will provide updates asap. Yeah youll not regret the wolf garden.. make sure you get the handle..they do a wooden one and a plastic one.. the raking heads dont come with one unfortunately.. heres to a busy few.months!
Any advice greatly appreciated, I have some bald spots on the lawn and I have tried overseeing and top dressing which worked but cosmetically but my new grass only rooted into the topsoil rather than going into the clay soil below, even after a few months it was the same, how do I get around this please, many thanks, keep up the great videos 😊
Hi 😊. I owuod heavily fork those areas deeply to aerate it.. Sprinkle a tiny bit of gypsum on and top dress with compost.. Repeat this a few times a year and will start to improve
Hi, definitely a shaded mix. I would overseed the whole lawn so it all blends in too... even so, you may still get issues as grass does need 3 hours minimum of direct sun to thrive. There are several varieties Ive not tried that claim to work extremely well but havent tried yet.. The only shade mix Ive tried is the hurrels HM5 mix
Hi, nice video, but I have a question. When your garden has normal soil, it drains water well. What could I do so that my garden doesn't retain too much water? Thank you very much.
Good renovation done there Shaun, thinking about buying the Landzie spreader as I see that helps a lot, I've got quite a big lawn and don't think that I'll do it by hand😁. Even It's a bit expensive though.
Another great video and live results you get. Do you think though some lawns are beyond saving? Mine looks green but closer inspection its mainly weeds. Didn't know if best to dig all up and lay turf. Don't think it's ever had much done since the 50's when house was built
Hi all lawns can be saved 😊. That's the good news. Sometimes the simple things make such a big difference. Get a weedkiller on and fertilizer and raise your mower height for the rest of summer.. water twice a week deeply mornings.. come autumn the grass should be stronger, weeds gone, and all it may need is a scarify and aerate
It’s not uncommon for new build estates to illegally sell off the top soil, then the homeowners are left with poor quality soil riddled with stones and clay.
This happened to my mother. They sold her a trailer with a pretty lawn, then they replaced the trailer before selling it to her and KNOCKED THE OLD TRAILER OVER THE LAWN. It took her over half a decade to get her lawn back.
Great tutorial! Recently moved in to a new house, grass was really nice last summer, but now after the winter is all mud and 3/4 of grass is gone with loads of moss. Bought a scarifier and aerator, so these will be first steps, but what to do to get rid of damp , so the mud does not return, do i put sand in before seeding ?
Hi John, if it's looking like theres a few obvious bare spots then it would pay to put some seed down and a covering of soil of compost but if it's literally just "thinner" everywhere you can probably just get away without seeding and pop some fertiliser on.. if you do seed I would probably leave the a1 fert for a month, or if any just a very light dose on. Thanks
We got it back to lush and did an update.. but now It's awful.. the customer moved out and a family with dogs moved in.. I noticed it while treating next door.. not much grass left
@@LawnRight thanks for the update! My garden is the same shape and fence height, the left side is crap and liverwort/moss has taken over with very thin areas of grass throughout, the right hand is totally fine, i’m convinced not enough sun is the issue, but perhaps the turf and seed i’ve laid just isn’t suited for shady areas. Going to apply your methods in the video and hopefully have some success! what seed would you recommend for shady areas?
@@thelegand1 hi.. yeah def the shade sadly.. itll keep happening so it's all about good practises and aim to aerate regular, and overseed autumn and spring.. or at least spring .. any shaded seed will be fine theres so many out there these days 🤔🤔
My problem is with ants carrying the seeds away. I'd rather use the sod. Any recommendations to avoid the ants. Seeds would be a lighter alternative. Thanks.
Depends on which compost is used.. Some bags will giv you 7 sq metres some can double that it have more twigs in. The stuff I use goes about 7sq metres a bag so you'd need 15 bags on that basis.. B and q verve can go much further but would be thinner coverage
@@LawnRight Thank you for your response, it's clearer to me now. I follow your work on RUclips and I must commend you on how well you do and explain things. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Hi thanks.. fork or aerator tool is optional but certainly helps.. I use some.thingto cover the seeds after.. I prefer compost multipurpose but topsoil would also be fine
Might have been asked already but what grass seed did you use? I have a similar shady lawn and it struggles for light some areas get a decent amount of light but others never see the light of day due to block boundary walls
Yeha it's hard.. Need 3 hours adsy of light to keep the grass alive. Even a shaded seed will only do so well. Can't remember what wa used but might have been hurrells shadyseedi think is called hm5
I apologize for ignorance but I’m trying to finally have a decent yard but I’m confused on if I should just overseed or start completely over. I’m also confused on aeration, tilling or dethatching. Can you please help me out
Hi.. it all depends what you're starting with.. if you throw seeds onto earth or moss or old grass chances are it wont do very well . So often we dethatch or scarifyto create grooved in the soil..then when you throw seeds they can touch soil and stand a better chance of success..I usually also cover them with a thin layer of compost or topsoil to stop birds and wind moving them around.. finally keep them damp for a few weeks.. aeration helps if it hard and compacted... tilling isnt usually needed
Hey mate, thorough video, enjoyed it a lot. I have a 25 square meter lawn that was in appalling shape when we moved in and I want it looking nice and lush. Could I expect a nice looking lawn by only thatching then seeding it? Are rolling it and adding the compost necessary because I do not have those tools
Hi.. So the more steps done the better the result.. Heavy rain or strong winds can blow or move seeds around.. You will get some germination though... You can shuffle feet over the surface to press them in a bit for a better result an dyou can scatter compost by hand and using a brush to gently work it in
I see a lot of American and Canadian gardeners use sand when leveling, scarifying, seeding etc. What are your thoughts on using sand instead of, or as well as, compost?
Hi you should try to get rid of the weeds first... if it's only weeds may as well use roundup then reseed after 2 to 3 weeks although lots of watering needed this time of year.. maybe better in autumm
Looks great, though a lawn mower seemed a bit of overkill for the size of that yard. Could have probably done the job with a pair of scissors in the same time 😂
Have you considered recycling the grass clippings / chopped up leaves by adding them to the top dressing compost? Seems a shame to remove nutrients and then add others back in. More eco friendly, less waste.
Really enjoy the videos and helpful explanations. Quick question re topdressing after seeding. When you’ve sometimes raked or used a lute on the top dressing how do you avoid not moving the seeds around too much?
Hi just a regular shaded seed. This was from hurrels seeds but you can find shaded anywhere. Compost I generally use a multipurpose compost for most jobs thanks.. as for amount I just eyeball it leaving about 5 to 10mm between most seeds
Nice Job there Shaun, That seeding I did a few weeks back which I said I'd keep you updated on had come through really nicely about an inch high now but just had a massive hailstorm come through with frost predicted for tonight I've everything crossed that it survives, so much for global warming! winter arrives in spring 🙃
I am in the US and I would really like to know how to get rid of the crab grass in our lawn. I actually removed it by hand and then spread grass seed. The grass didn’t grow but the crabgrass came back and is taking over a section of the yard. Last spring I put stuff down before the new sprouts came out and I am at a loss. What do you suggest? 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@LawnRight hello… thank you for your suggestion I will definitely try it. There is a large area of crabgrass, how long should I wait before putting down new grass seed.
@@evelyngonzalez8028 HI, Id give it a good 2 to 4 weeks really... the spot weed control product is really only for individual weeds though, so it;ll take some time to treat the whole area
New build north facing garden after a year the whole lawn is dead it’s a council home is it down to council to fix as garden is just mud now ? Thank you
@@LawnRight Thank You I will give them a call as garden is on a slight slope & turf they laid last year is all dead & no patches of growth anywhere & because of rain it’s just mud now which runs all down on to patio . I think when I move in if council turf it again I will ask permission to put a retaining wall in to level garden and stop rain & mud to covering the patio I think they must of laid it all on rubble for the whole lawn to be dead I will also ask for a soil test to see why there’s no growth as show home on ends lawn is lush & green
Hi as with any herbicide you are best waiting till it's no longer in the ground residually. here in the Uk this period is typically at least 4 to 6 weeks... BUT if you were doing a "total kill" with Roundup for example you could reduce the time of waiting to 2 to 3 weeks Remember that frog grass typically doesn't really do well if it is in shade AND has a lot of heavy foot traffic (jjust something to bear in mind)
LawnRight, this wouldn't happen to be the Bridon estate in DN22 would it? Right into the into I was like "I swear I know this place". Having then googled your area covered I'd bet it was...
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THE RESULTS VIDEO HERE: ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html.
In this video, I mention using a Wolf Garten hand scarifying rake and also a compost spreader.
You can get the rake head here: amzn.to/3iReFMN and handle here: amzn.to/3tV9Jgr (these come with a 10-year warranty)
You can get the compost spreader here: www.gardenimports.co.uk/product/landzie-compost-peat-moss-spreader-24/?ref=566
I’m currently on my honeymoon in the Maldives looking out on the Indian Ocean… thinking about bloody grass and watching your videos!! 🤣 love them
Ahaaa!! I'd rather be in the Maldives 😁😁😁 enjoy!
@@LawnRight me too!
If he just concentrates on the front garden he'll be alright
You should throw your phone in the drink and enjoy your holiday pal
Watching RUclips videos on lawn restoration….. not stones deep? Tut tut
Best lawn renovation video on RUclips and I've watched tons. Straight to the point. Great tutorial
Thanks!
I won’t do my lawn with the same method due to a lack of kit but your explanation of the principles is outstanding cheers for the info champion
Glad to help
I’m a house washer and landscaper by trade in America. I love seeing the small differences in how our brothers across the ocean do work. Cheers from Florida, may your business be prosperous.
Thanks.. ! You too!
Thank god for your video , I was looking everywhere and all of them never get to the point on how to do it, you’re a life saver
Glad I could help 😊😊
Wow, best vid for preparing and seeding for lawn I've ever seen! I love that mulch spreader! Great vid, thanx.
Thanks!
I'm in California my lawn is 40 years old and I have neglected to do anything for the last 5 years because of the droughts, we are having a bit of rain this year, yesterday I rented a power rake and I cleaned out a lot of dead stuff, I have a large bare area, I sprayed everything with round up and next week I'm going to start seeding, next week there's going to be a few rainy days, thanks for the tips.
Enjoy! Let me know how it goes
Ok
Lost my husband, so its me and the lawn (if you can call it that). Great video's feel more confident to attempt it
You can do it...one baby step at a time.. you got this!
Moved into a house where the garden wasn't touched for around 8 years. Mostly got it sorted, but the lawn is beating me. Thank you for a nice, simple video showing me exactly what I should do. Read up about it is all well and good, but seeing a pro actually do it is way better.
Thanks! Here to help!
You explain the process so well.
Thank you :)
I did this on our lawn last week with a fescue mix, fingers crossed it will take. Your videos are great and I thoroughly enjoy watching them. Stay safe fella, from Lancashire 👍🏻
Cheers matey! You too...
Welllll did it?
This is the best video I’ve ever seen of a lawn renovation/overseeding 😮 so satisfying and helpful.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊😊
As I’m starting to find…. I’m in a new build the lawn It’s full of stones! I moved into the house 6 months ago but soon after moving in I suffered Sepsis losing all my toes then a stroke for just for good measure. I love my gardening and this was my last move in my life and I’m started with a square lawn and that’s it. I’ve sat down on the lawn digging up a border and planted so many things. Everything’s come out lovely in Spring.
Now I’m starting the right hand side again with a little spade lol I’m determined not to let the garden be awful and so far I love it although I’m doing it sitting down and using my one good arm but I’m doing it. I had my heart set on a little green house but I have no family and no friends here!
I’m from Doncaster originally and my Son lives in Sprotbrough,,, and now I’m living in Worksop Not too far away … you sound as local as they come? Anywhere near Doncaster by any chance?
I’m watching your videos intently cos you offset some great advice and share a lot of knowledge on the subject I wish I could afford your help but things all went pear shaped and I lost my car, job, everything cos of my useless health problems. Keep up your good work I have subscribed to your channel!
Hi I'm so sorry for all your issues! Yes.. I'm in Donny, and more precisely also where your son lives
Will you be showing an update of what it looks like as it grows? Really hoping to see how it looks
Hi yes I will do. Either when I'm next there, or if the customer sends me some footage 😊
Compost roller looks great what a breeze 👍
Oh yes it's a big time saver
Everything you teach is so clear and easy to understand!……. Good job!……
🙏😊👍👍
Cheers from California. Getting ready to also renovate my lawn. Thanks for the vid, mate!
Any time!
It amazes me they get you in to sort out a garden the size of a postage stamp!
💪😊 this is a long term customer who recently moved there and called me in to get it sorted 😊
Forgot to say, great job and love your videos 👍🏻
@@markjefferson7492 thanks 😁😁😁
Gone cold here frosty mornings, I've postponed my scarifying and seeding for a week or 2, but I'm all ready to start it.
I'm in for 3 renovations already seeded..I'm fairly optimistic itll be fine.. here...anyway as the frosts aren't really prolonged and deep just short lived things with temps increasing in the day
@@LawnRight Ah but it's your living, mine is just a hobby/interest and I do like nice warm weather for my gardening, that north wind would tear the hole off ya 😂 😃
@@Alpikerawlings 😁
Used my Wolfgarten rake for the first time the other day - cracking tool!
Yes it's so much better than a springbok rake 😊💪💪
I second that
The place looked so much better once the scarifier had been out......great reno job.
Thanks much appreciated!
@@LawnRight what is the difference between scarify and dethach and Aeration?
Great Tutorial, very well described and understood well. Thank you for sharing.
You're very welcome!
A great job Shaun ,I really enjoy watching these full renovation jobs. 👍
Thanks! Plenty more to come...
great video! thank you for linking your tools iv been looking everywhere for a compost spreader that is the right size for me. and that roller as well is nice. still gotta find one like that.
😊🙏🙏🙏
Hi Shaun great video . Hope you keep us updated on the progress of that garden? Just purchased a Wolfgarten Scarifier on your recommendation. Can't wait to use it. Thanks for all your great tips and advice 👍
Hi.. yep will do. I'll be going back fo all.of these in the next couple of months so will provide updates asap. Yeah youll not regret the wolf garden.. make sure you get the handle..they do a wooden one and a plastic one.. the raking heads dont come with one unfortunately.. heres to a busy few.months!
Yes I've got a handle for the scarifier. Look forward to the updates 👍
Lovely clear explanation. I've now subscribed.
Thank you 😊
Any advice greatly appreciated, I have some bald spots on the lawn and I have tried overseeing and top dressing which worked but cosmetically but my new grass only rooted into the topsoil rather than going into the clay soil below, even after a few months it was the same, how do I get around this please, many thanks, keep up the great videos 😊
Hi 😊. I owuod heavily fork those areas deeply to aerate it.. Sprinkle a tiny bit of gypsum on and top dress with compost.. Repeat this a few times a year and will start to improve
Many thanks, you’re a gent 😊
You are the best and love your videos
😊😊😊👌👌
I like what you did with that watermark. 👏
🙏😊
Thanks for your videos, so useful. I have a garden that gets sun and heavy shade. Any suggestion on what seed I should use?
Hi, definitely a shaded mix. I would overseed the whole lawn so it all blends in too... even so, you may still get issues as grass does need 3 hours minimum of direct sun to thrive. There are several varieties Ive not tried that claim to work extremely well but havent tried yet.. The only shade mix Ive tried is the hurrels HM5 mix
This video was so entretaining to watch!
🥰🥰 thanks!
Hi, nice video, but I have a question. When your garden has normal soil, it drains water well. What could I do so that my garden doesn't retain too much water? Thank you very much.
Hi you can aerate the lawn or drill deep holes to aid drainage.. Fill bottom third of holes with pea gravel thne normal sandy soil on top
Many thanks
Nice one, good work! Going to try the Wolf tool
Thanks!
Top videos cheers , we have ref added benefit of a dig that just likes to dig as well 😮😊
He or she can help..erm...
Hello. Thank you for this amazing video. Can I add paving slabs after doing this?
Hi yes but I'd avoid walking on it for a few weeks after you've done it.. Or lay the slabs first
Good renovation done there Shaun, thinking about buying the Landzie spreader as I see that helps a lot, I've got quite a big lawn and don't think that I'll do it by hand😁. Even It's a bit expensive though.
He he you do have a large lawn. I remember you telling me last year with regards fo red thread fungus😳😳
@@LawnRight yes I did I think that it has been resolved wait and see later on in summer.
Would have been a better video if you showed the grass after all that work what it loos like
Hi Neil here you go: ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html
Another great video and live results you get. Do you think though some lawns are beyond saving? Mine looks green but closer inspection its mainly weeds. Didn't know if best to dig all up and lay turf. Don't think it's ever had much done since the 50's when house was built
Hi all lawns can be saved 😊. That's the good news. Sometimes the simple things make such a big difference. Get a weedkiller on and fertilizer and raise your mower height for the rest of summer.. water twice a week deeply mornings.. come autumn the grass should be stronger, weeds gone, and all it may need is a scarify and aerate
@@LawnRight thanks for replying will def try as want lawn as main point in garden
This was fantastically informative!
😊👍
I loved the compost spreader. Really nice bit of machine. I wish i had it doing my lawn. Do you have any video on thickening my lawn?
Yep ruclips.net/video/fvEmC2jdMYY/видео.html 😊😊
It’s not uncommon for new build estates to illegally sell off the top soil, then the homeowners are left with poor quality soil riddled with stones and clay.
😣😣😣
This happened to my mother. They sold her a trailer with a pretty lawn, then they replaced the trailer before selling it to her and KNOCKED THE OLD TRAILER OVER THE LAWN. It took her over half a decade to get her lawn back.
would of been nice to see green grass,, (before and after) sHOT .
Will be going back at some point will pop a video on once I'm there.. hopefully next few weeks 🤞🤞
THANKS And thanks for posting the vid.@@LawnRight
Great video, to the point. Thank you!
Thanks!
Hi Shaun. With your help my lawn is looking good but in the last month I have a large patch of clover how do I get rid of it.
Hi weedol for lawns will work just fine amzn.to/3Kcxbxr
Cheap land fill on the new builds - nice jon but the same will happen unless they learn to tend to it or have you back to feed it etc.
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Very nicely done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great tutorial! Recently moved in to a new house, grass was really nice last summer, but now after the winter is all mud and 3/4 of grass is gone with loads of moss. Bought a scarifier and aerator, so these will be first steps, but what to do to get rid of damp , so the mud does not return, do i put sand in before seeding ?
Hi sand or compost and some gypsum will help down the holes
Great work be interesting to see this one in 4 weeks ….🍻🍻
😊👍
good job, would have been nice to see lawn after a few weeks growth
Hi Matt, here is the update I carrie dout on this lawn ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html many thanks
Iv been having trouble growing seed, I see why now iv been leaving the seed ontop, awsome video, thanks from newzealand 🫡
Here to help ☺️👋👋
Hi,
Just wondering what software you use to edit your videos?
Hi I use capcut most of the time with camtasia 2024 sometimes thanks
Hi Shaun I've just scalified my lawn (-5) one pass. Should I put A1 Spring fertiliser down now or put seed now with top dressing with my Landzie?
Hi John, if it's looking like theres a few obvious bare spots then it would pay to put some seed down and a covering of soil of compost but if it's literally just "thinner" everywhere you can probably just get away without seeding and pop some fertiliser on.. if you do seed I would probably leave the a1 fert for a month, or if any just a very light dose on. Thanks
Would have liked to see the grass after it grew.
Hi here you go ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html
U r awsome such a great job and explanation❤
Glad you think so!
Very helpful--thank for sharing!
You're welcome 😊😊
Great work. Looks amazing afterwards. What is the name of that spreader device you used (the large "drum" you dumped the soil and seed into)?
Hi its the landline compost spreader amzn.to/3IPjvqR
is there a follow-up to this? would love to see the end result
Hi I will begging back a some point
Good work mate !
Thank you!
Good job and very well explained
Thanks!
What stihl model is the strimmer . Mower and scarifier . Very good work 👏
Umm I think it's the fs480
Love the video thank you 😊 can I just ask laying compost over the seed is that OK to do it obviously is but does it not starve it of light ???
Hi it's totally fine.. The seeds germinate in the soil and then push through the covering
@LawnRight oh right that's really interesting to know thank you so much really enjoyed the video keep them coming . God bless you
Great video well explained thank you
Thanks!
What’s the best grass seed to use ?
Great video thanks a lot !
For most lawns a general amenity is fine thanks
Be good to see what this lawn looks like today
We got it back to lush and did an update.. but now It's awful.. the customer moved out and a family with dogs moved in.. I noticed it while treating next door.. not much grass left
@@LawnRight thanks for the update! My garden is the same shape and fence height, the left side is crap and liverwort/moss has taken over with very thin areas of grass throughout, the right hand is totally fine, i’m convinced not enough sun is the issue, but perhaps the turf and seed i’ve laid just isn’t suited for shady areas. Going to apply your methods in the video and hopefully have some success! what seed would you recommend for shady areas?
@@thelegand1 hi.. yeah def the shade sadly.. itll keep happening so it's all about good practises and aim to aerate regular, and overseed autumn and spring.. or at least spring .. any shaded seed will be fine theres so many out there these days 🤔🤔
@@LawnRight thanks again! Have a great weekend
If my garden is quite uneven. Is possible to do the same way as your video?
Hi yes absolutely. A recent video of mine shows some levelling of dips which you might find helpful.. Many thanks 👍👍
Hello, really enjoying your videos. Can you please tell me which gloves you use and why you would choose those gloves? Thanks in advance.
Hi I dont really have a favourite
Hi Shaun, great Reno.
Can you remember how many bags of compost did you use for this job?
Hi not exactly but I'd say around 4 or so
My problem is with ants carrying the seeds away. I'd rather use the sod. Any recommendations to avoid the ants. Seeds would be a lighter alternative. Thanks.
Hi you could try some diotomateous earth before you plan any seed work.. it should get the numbers down enough
i want to see the finish product
Hi... ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html
Hello, how many bags of compost do you need for 100 m2 with a roller? Thank you for the answer. Best regards.
Depends on which compost is used.. Some bags will giv you 7 sq metres some can double that it have more twigs in. The stuff I use goes about 7sq metres a bag so you'd need 15 bags on that basis.. B and q verve can go much further but would be thinner coverage
@@LawnRight Thank you for your response, it's clearer to me now. I follow your work on RUclips and I must commend you on how well you do and explain things. Good luck with your future endeavors.
Amazing work.
Thanks! 🙏
can we see an after shot in these videos please?
Hiya yep I will be going back soon so will get some footage thanks
How many grass seeds and compost you used on this size lawn?
Hi I honestly dont count the seeds.. I just use a bulk bag and put on what's needed. As for compost it was between 4 and 6 I think.. 40 litre bags
Shame we couldn’t see the finished article with the grass grown, good video though none the less
Hi here you go: ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html
Another great video 🙂
😊💪💪 thanks
Great video and thanks for sharing. Just a couple of questions.
Do you need to aerate with a garden fork?
Should you use top dressing or compost?
Hi thanks.. fork or aerator tool is optional but certainly helps.. I use some.thingto cover the seeds after.. I prefer compost multipurpose but topsoil would also be fine
Might have been asked already but what grass seed did you use? I have a similar shady lawn and it struggles for light some areas get a decent amount of light but others never see the light of day due to block boundary walls
Yeha it's hard.. Need 3 hours adsy of light to keep the grass alive. Even a shaded seed will only do so well. Can't remember what wa used but might have been hurrells shadyseedi think is called hm5
Would be good to see a follow up for this renovation?
Hiya yes I will be going back there in the not too distant future so will shoot some footage thanks
I apologize for ignorance but I’m trying to finally have a decent yard but I’m confused on if I should just overseed or start completely over. I’m also confused on aeration, tilling or dethatching. Can you please help me out
Hi.. it all depends what you're starting with.. if you throw seeds onto earth or moss or old grass chances are it wont do very well . So often we dethatch or scarifyto create grooved in the soil..then when you throw seeds they can touch soil and stand a better chance of success..I usually also cover them with a thin layer of compost or topsoil to stop birds and wind moving them around.. finally keep them damp for a few weeks.. aeration helps if it hard and compacted... tilling isnt usually needed
@@LawnRight Thank you, I really appreciate all your knowledge and willingness to help others
Wanted to see the final result. ☹️
Here you go ruclips.net/video/lrb32EHq8-c/видео.html
Hey mate, thorough video, enjoyed it a lot. I have a 25 square meter lawn that was in appalling shape when we moved in and I want it looking nice and lush. Could I expect a nice looking lawn by only thatching then seeding it? Are rolling it and adding the compost necessary because I do not have those tools
Hi.. So the more steps done the better the result.. Heavy rain or strong winds can blow or move seeds around.. You will get some germination though... You can shuffle feet over the surface to press them in a bit for a better result an dyou can scatter compost by hand and using a brush to gently work it in
@@LawnRight copy that, I’m looking forward to working on this sad lawn
I see a lot of American and Canadian gardeners use sand when leveling, scarifying, seeding etc. What are your thoughts on using sand instead of, or as well as, compost?
I feel it's great on golf courses and near the coast an will have a place in some situations but I usually aim for soil or slightly sandy soil
@@LawnRight Thanks for the reply 👍
Liked and subscribed. My own is full of weeds. Should I just scarify heavily then seed it?
Hi you should try to get rid of the weeds first... if it's only weeds may as well use roundup then reseed after 2 to 3 weeks although lots of watering needed this time of year.. maybe better in autumm
@@LawnRight Amazing. Thanks mate. Ill be following your videos from her eout. Appreciate the advice.
Looks great, though a lawn mower seemed a bit of overkill for the size of that yard. Could have probably done the job with a pair of scissors in the same time 😂
ha ha lol.. maybe! :)
Hello, what about the weeds? will they not come back through the new lawn? thanks.
Hi yes unfortunately they will. At some point once its established I'll put a treatment on
Have you considered recycling the grass clippings / chopped up leaves by adding them to the top dressing compost? Seems a shame to remove nutrients and then add others back in. More eco friendly, less waste.
Great point. Totally agree on that. Maybe mulched clippings would be a little easier as theyll break down quicker , but I do agree with this.
Man that was sweet 👌👌👌👏👏👏
😊👍 thanks!
Really enjoy the videos and helpful explanations. Quick question re topdressing after seeding. When you’ve sometimes raked or used a lute on the top dressing how do you avoid not moving the seeds around too much?
Hi.. if theres still plenty of grass ill use a lute sometimes a rake.. but if it's almost all soil I dont bother. As you say itll just move around
Can you advise what amount of seed you put down per sq meter? What seed and what compost was used ? Thanks
Hi just a regular shaded seed. This was from hurrels seeds but you can find shaded anywhere. Compost I generally use a multipurpose compost for most jobs thanks.. as for amount I just eyeball it leaving about 5 to 10mm between most seeds
Nice Job there Shaun, That seeding I did a few weeks back which I said I'd keep you updated on had come through really nicely about an inch high now but just had a massive hailstorm come through with frost predicted for tonight I've everything crossed that it survives, so much for global warming! winter arrives in spring 🙃
Hi.. yes fingers crossed.. however I'm still pretty optimistic as it's not a deep prolonged frost and warms up pretty quickly.. hopefully..
Solid video!
Thanks!
I am in the US and I would really like to know how to get rid of the crab grass in our lawn. I actually removed it by hand and then spread grass seed. The grass didn’t grow but the crabgrass came back and is taking over a section of the yard. Last spring I put stuff down before the new sprouts came out and I am at a loss. What do you suggest? 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi a pre emergent should help prevent crabgrass, but for removal you'll need something like "Scott's spot weed control for lawns"
@@LawnRight hello… thank you for your suggestion I will definitely try it. There is a large area of crabgrass, how long should I wait before putting down new grass seed.
@@evelyngonzalez8028 HI, Id give it a good 2 to 4 weeks really... the spot weed control product is really only for individual weeds though, so it;ll take some time to treat the whole area
@@LawnRight thank you so very much! Wishing you a safe, prosperous and happy new year.
New build north facing garden after a year the whole lawn is dead it’s a council home is it down to council to fix as garden is just mud now ? Thank you
Umm. I'm not sure but wouldnt imagine so.. Sadly.. But I really don't know.. Maybe worth ringing and asking
@@LawnRight Thank You I will give them a call as garden is on a slight slope & turf they laid last year is all dead & no patches of growth anywhere & because of rain it’s just mud now which runs all down on to patio . I think when I move in if council turf it again I will ask permission to put a retaining wall in to level garden and stop rain & mud to covering the patio I think they must of laid it all on rubble for the whole lawn to be dead I will also ask for a soil test to see why there’s no growth as show home on ends lawn is lush & green
Thanks for the video! Are there any particular seeds you would use in shade?
Hi I just choose a shady blend from my supplier hurrels seeds but there are plenty out there
Is it safe to use weed killer before putting garden soil and then planting frog grass?
Hi as with any herbicide you are best waiting till it's no longer in the ground residually. here in the Uk this period is typically at least 4 to 6 weeks... BUT if you were doing a "total kill" with Roundup for example you could reduce the time of waiting to 2 to 3 weeks Remember that frog grass typically doesn't really do well if it is in shade AND has a lot of heavy foot traffic (jjust something to bear in mind)
Please could you let me know the name of the (brand of seed) used in this video? Thx
Hi hurrells seeds 😊
Thx ! @@LawnRight
What was the second machine that looked like a lawn mower
Hi.. a scarifier
LawnRight, this wouldn't happen to be the Bridon estate in DN22 would it? Right into the into I was like "I swear I know this place". Having then googled your area covered I'd bet it was...
Hi.. yes we cover that area but this was not even close 😁 more up t'north 😁
Love this video! Where do you get your grass seeds from?
Hi mostly from hurrell seeds 😊😊