Oversewn lawn advice needed

Villan11

Evening all,

I recently lifted almost all my moss and thatch out of my lawn which left me with a lot of bare patches. I airated the soil and then spread a good volume of seed. I rolled the garden and made sure the lawn stayed damp throughout.

The seeds are down almost 2 weeks and taking very well. However in the last two days there has been a good few leaves coming from neighbouring tree and I'm not sure if and how to deal with them.

Should I just leave them and keep traffic on the lawn to a minimum or hand pick them up, or is it safe to use a leaf rake to gather them?

Any advice would be greatly received!

redser7

I'd let them build up a bit to avoid walking on the lawn too often. If you happen to have a couple of long boards or planks lay these down to walk on so they distribute your weight. Instead of a rake use a long handled brush to avoid tearing he seedlings out. Try to just lightly skim above the grass if you know what I mean.

Villan11

Would a garden vac blowing the leaves off be safe?? Could do that without stepping on lawn.

redser7 wrote: »

I'd let them build up a bit to avoid walking on the lawn too often. If you happen to have a couple of long boards or planks lay these down to walk on so they distribute your weight. Instead of a rake use a long handled brush to avoid tearing he seedlings out. Try to just lightly skim above the grass if you know what I mean.

redser7

Yes if you have one. That would be ideal.

Villan11

Will borrow one, many thanks!

redser7 wrote: »

Yes if you have one. That would be ideal.