New lawn questions

SocialSpud · 28-06-2024 12:29pm #1

Hi folks,

We seeded a brand new lawn about 4 weeks ago. I am planning on giving it its first cut as soon when it drys a bit more, but I have a few questions before I do that:

There are a few patchy bits and other areas where the grass is still fairly young. Can I mow over those? Or just do the longer areas?
I have some dock leaves in the lawn (along with other weeds). Should I remove these before mowing?
When should I start to overseed the patchy areas? Should I see how much the regular mowing helps fill things out and maybe do it in September?
Thanks!

standardg60 · 30-06-2024 4:57pm

Just mow it on the highest setting for now, it will keep filling in. The docks won't survive being regularly cut so no need to remove.

Jim_Hodge · 01-07-2024 10:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122321792#Comment_122321792

Docks won't be killed off by cutting. The tap root will survive. They need to be either dug out or sprayed with a lawn weed killer.

SocialSpud · 01-07-2024 3:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122324771#Comment_122324771

That's what I was thinking. Other advice I got was to cut the dock at the stem and then use a paint brush to carefully apply Dicophar onto the wound. I did that 2 days ago and it's seemed to have worked a treat.

Would you have any advice on how to deal with the patchy areas?

standardg60 · 01-07-2024 6:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122324771#Comment_122324771

The root will eventually become exhausted from trying to regrow, they are not lawn weeds.

Jim_Hodge · 01-07-2024 7:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122326979#Comment_122326979

They are a weed of Pastures though, and grazing doesn't eliminate them.

SocialSpud · 02-07-2024 11:05am

Soooooo…apart from the dock weeds, any advice?

Jim_Hodge · 02-07-2024 2:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122329436#Comment_122329436

Give it a high cut. If you're unhappy with bare areas, loosen the soil a bit, throw some seed on it, firm it and water well.

SocialSpud · 02-07-2024 10:49pm

Thanks, is it a good idea to aerate with a pitchfork and then throw seeds down?

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