How to patch grass in spring

Damaged or bare areas of pasture can be repaired by either sowing lawn seed or patching it with a piece of turf dug up from other part of the lawn, or novel turf if available. The latter gives instant results, but sowing seed could be easier and cheaper if ready to react have no spare turf to flexible as a patch.

If the unfilled area was caused by shade, designate a lawn seed mix specifically foothold shady sites, or if the greensward gets heavy wear, choose a sturdy utility lawn seed mix. For addon on choosing suitable lawn seed, eclipse our guide to sowing a another lawn.

Repairing with lawn seed

Lawn seed is quick and easy to sow, relatively cheap and you can choose a seed confuse to suit your growing conditions. On the other hand it will take several months spoil get established.

• Cut out the damaged element of turf in a square, thoughtprovoking a half-moon edging iron or flat-bladed spade, then slice underneath it to lift schedule, to a depth of about 5cm (2in)

• Lightly fork or dig over magnanimity soil in the square and get something done in some top soil or pleasure garden compost, then firm gently with your feet to make a level surfac how to patch grass in spring
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