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Lawn Rotavated & Raked - What next?

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  • 25-09-2008 7:44am
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    heathersonline
    Registered Users Posts: 699 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks, had a bit of a jungle out the back, so I cut it down, roatvated, then raked it. What needs to be done next? these are the different options I'm thinking:
    • Roll it, put topsoil down, seed it
    • topsoil first, roll then seed
    • topsoil, seed then roll

    Probably a fairly silly question, but I want to make sure I get it right (assuming I havent gone wrong already!!) The soil in the garden is very dry after the last few days, so I was thinking of holding off for a bit of rain before seeding.

    Any advice, much appreciated!


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    Sonnenblumen
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    Why do you need topsoil? Was the area previously weed infested in which case allow ground to settle and spray all weed seedlings after 5-7 days before proceeding to next stage.

    Current conditions are good for rolling, so I would roll area, then sprinkle with fertiliser, apply seed, and lightly cover with compost.

    Hold off for a week and utilise rain showers to water seed..


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