Can you recommend a product that will kill the weeds and moss and promote healthy grass growth? I want something that will not harm worms or other wildlife thanks.
2007-04-04 05:16:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Forgot to say - available in UK please. . . .
2007-04-04 05:21:33 · update #1
Scotts Turf Builder PLUS. Make sure there will not be a frost and cut your grass within 24 hrs of application. Wet your lawn with a sprinkler to help fertilizer adhere to grass. Water your grass according to bag.
Should set you back about $15 for a 10000 sq. foot bag.
2007-04-04 05:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by hellaeddie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
UK is part of the key here. Your lawn is too damp if moss is forming and not enough sunlight. Running an aerator may help. You may want to spread some sand that will eventually get in the holes from the aeration and help. Make sure it drains.
The weeds? If you have a decent start to your grass I recommend this: fertilize with a good nitrogen fertilizer. Something in the range of 24 2 11 would be good in the Spring. Water of course, but sounds like you've got enough of that. Cut your grass often! This will help the grass spread. Any kind of weed killer will harm shrubs, trees and probably some of the living creatures too. So, let the grass overcome them. Again, I stress cutting regularly is important.
2007-04-04 05:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by Pumken 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and am into organic gardening methods only. I have yet to find a product that works. By cutting the grass short enough that dandelions don't have a chance to bloom and throw their seeds, overseeding your lawn with grass seeds to drown out weeds, it can help to a degree. If it is really bad, you may have to tear it all out and start fresh with new grass. I personally won't use all the pesticides or lawn services because I have a lot of birds around that eat the worms in the grass and on top of that, I release lady bugs to kill the aphids and a lot of them are in the grass. I would rather have to look out at weeds than know I have disrupted the nature cycle and killed off beneficial bugs.
2007-04-04 05:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not state the region you are living in, thus, this is tuff.
I can tell you that based on the general descript you are in a spot where it is both a northern exposure and/or a lot of excess moisture. Moss will not survive unless moist and in shade!
Your problem is more soil and shade related than the plants themselves. You will need to modify the soils and perhaps the shade situation before you can grow either turf of a garden. Fear not, steps can be taken to gradually bring back a turf or garden, at a cost of sweat but not a great deal of money.
You can contact me at gjgjobs@yahoo.com. I will need any picture you can send showing the overall site. I also need to know the region you are in to recommend times and materials to use. I'm retired from Landscape Design and love to assist people with their problems. Good Luck.
2007-04-04 05:26:00 · answer #4 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the weeds out first by technique of using a sprig that kills the weeds yet gained't influence different boom. We purchase this at domicile Depot to grow to be attentive to kill without killing our backyard. Then slit seed the full backyard both with a specialist or lease a slit seeder and do it your self. placed down straw and water each and on a daily basis in the morning and early nighttime. Lime is often used in the autumn so i does no longer pass there now. there are a range of grass alternatives for shady elements. verify inclusive of your landscaping save to ascertain what's perfect on your section. We had an extremely shady area of our backyard in our very last domicile and my husband became waiting to come across a grass that would strengthen there and thrive. immediately of the 12 months, you ought to have a first rate initiate to assist educate the domicile.
2016-12-03 06:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For moss, your lawn is too damp, so spike your lawn with a fork and fill the holes with sand.
For weeds the most green way is the hardest! You'll have to pull the whole root system out.
2007-04-04 05:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by wgbh67 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use a weed & feed product from a reputable manufacturer.
2007-04-04 06:03:54 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact Greenthumb - they will do it all for you and I can tell you it is money VERY well spent. My lawn was transformed last year, it cost me about £13 per visit and I was ever so pleased.
2007-04-04 06:57:41 · answer #8 · answered by auntywhizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local garden centre, explain your problem and request their advice, they should recommend what is best for your region.
2007-04-04 06:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by dover56dover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what always happens when you let pete doherty and kate party on your lawn....
2007-04-04 05:30:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋