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Lawn Renovation

Posted by Colin Hunt on October 3, 2013 at 7:31pm

We maintain a large garden that is used for wedding receptions. This year was a busy one and rather continually dismantling and erecting the marquee, one was left in position for 6 weeks – with obvious results – a horrendous patch of dead grass! Well, on 19th Sept, we aerated, scarified and seeded the area, then covered with a germination blanket. Today(3rd Oct) we removed the blanket and lightly topped the new grass. 14 days and the garden is again ready for inspection from more happy couples!

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  • Geoff Norfolk October 3, 2013 at 8:26pm

    looks good but can't help wondering if the grass would have grown back anyway.... its tough stuff and can survive many weeks with no water and scorching sun.

  • David Cox October 3, 2013 at 8:32pm

    6 weeks under cover would kill off a significant % of the grass - Some would recover but it would be very patchy and would become infested with weeds double quick - A nice quick result their.

  • Colin Hunt October 3, 2013 at 8:44pm

    No chance of growing back, there was just no grass left Geoff, a plastic mat had been laid down with timber flooring on top. We had bought it round before, but it needed a little help this year!
    It was the first time we had used a germination blanket - a fantastic product, creates a micro climate - also birds and animals off!

    Geoff Norfolk said:

    looks good but can't help wondering if the grass would have grown back anyway.... its tough stuff and can survive many weeks with no water and scorching sun.

  • Benjamin O'Neill October 3, 2013 at 11:12pm

    what price are you talking for the area you treated ? with regards to the germination blanket ?

  • Colin Hunt October 4, 2013 at 6:24am

    http://www.pitchcare.com/shop/covers/basic-germination-mat.html

    Benjamin O'Neill said:

    what price are you talking for the area you treated ? with regards to the germination blanket ?

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    Robbie October 4, 2013 at 4:01pm

    Colin a job well done :)

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