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Laying new lawn

tommo22 · 2015-08-23 04:33:18

Hi, I decided to bite the bullet and re-lay my lawn. I have already applied roundup to the lot, just going to give it about 3 weeks to die off. Whats the best way to go after that. I have read up loads of how-to's etc and here is what I propose: 1. When grass is dead mow it at lowest setting, collect all the cuttings. 2.…

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23-08-2015 5:33am

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tommo22

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Hi,
I decided to bite the bullet and re-lay my lawn. I have already applied roundup to the lot, just going to give it about 3 weeks to die off.
Whats the best way to go after that.
I have read up loads of how-to's etc and here is what I propose:

1. When grass is dead mow it at lowest setting, collect all the cuttings.
2. Rotavate the lot, rake out all the large stones/debris etc, and rake it nice and flat.
3. Roll lightly with half-filled water roller.
4. Leave a couple of weeks for new weeds to appear, then apply roundup again.
5. Lightly dig with a fork, then rake again.
6. Sow the seed, rake in gently and roll with half-filled roller.

Is there anything I am missing here, or indeed any steps not necessary or in wrong order etc? Maybe add starter fertiliser at some stage? Compost etc?

All advice much welcome. I am aiming to sow in late september.

Thanks guys

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