Overseeding an existing lawn uk and topdressing with soil | before and after

Overseeding an existing lawn uk and topdressing with soil before and after, this is a lawn we renovated in Belfast. There was some leatherjacket damage and the lawn was tired and worn and needed to be rejuvenated and restored. Follow these lawn renovation steps for the perfect lawn.
I will be covering how to;
We aerated it to relieve compaction and remove thatch
Carried out scarification to remove moss and thatch and create a seedbed
Overseeded it with barenbrug grass seed
Topdressed the lawn with soil
Brushed the soil in and fed it with a Pre Seeder fertiliser.
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[@TheJohnnieg]

Brilliant video, all steps explained very well indeed. Many Thanks. John.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Glad it helped

[@navdham1639]

Recovery time notably longer due to cool October temperatures and a north-facing lawn ! Renovated same time late-September. Great video Robbie

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Nav 😀

[@gaz8761]

Keep up the good work Robbie. I've used your tips and techniques since May this year after moving into a 70's built house April 19 where the previous owner was too old to do any maintenance. Last winter left me with a Moss bed lawn covered in weeds. I wish I could upload photos to show you difference in my lawn now after finally reseeding last month ( just as we had 10 days of hot sun and no rain meaning watering 5 times a day lol ).

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Gaz, glad to hear it's been helpful 😎😍

[@colinrashleigh6488]

Best lawn care videos thanks mister you don’t rabbit 🐇 on like some of them. They take for ever to explain a simple thing

[@lewisdallas3895]

This is my winter, spring challenge! Need to improve the quality of my lawn and most importantly the drainage

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Good luck!

[@GaryGill786]

Beautiful straight forward information 💐🙏🏻

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Gary, check out these two other videos, if you like this you should enjoy them too kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWPFlaKQrdydjNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF6uhn2QmNdnrrM

[@robmaule4951]

Nice one Robbie 👌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏼

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Rob, hope you have a great weekend ♥️

[@chriscollins7664]

Thanks Robbie, I enjoy watching your videos, you’ve inspired me to get cracking on my lawn next spring!! Keep up the good work! A Brit living in western Canada 😀

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Where abouts in Canada are you?

[@chriscollins7664]

@@Premier_lawns_official Vancouver Island, similar to northern UK weather, but with warmer dryer summers....we 5 acres to play with...will be putting in some new lawn next spring, I’m thinking turf type tall fescue to make easier maintenance and better with shade...have you been to Canada before?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@chriscollins7664 that looks a lovely spot, I have been to Calgary a few times as we have cousins out there. That sounds like a decent lawn you have to play with

[@kareenniven2466]

Thanks for this useful video!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Kareen

[@colliegardenmaintenance2560]

Another good one Robbie. Neil

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Neil

[@markatherton2172]

Mate....this channel is the bomb! Nice one. 👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Good lad, thanks 👍🙏

[@michaelbrett171]

Fantastic, great channel mate.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks 😊👍

[@upscalelawncaremonroe408]

Real good information!!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks, when does your season end for this type of thing?

[@movingforward1981]

Another good video, you are right it is amazing how much debris comes out of scarifying lawns. It is a lot of fun too, although looks scary afterwards.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

New clients are always the most shocked!

[@lawncarewithtim4896]

Excellent video Robbie , music etc is first class. As your popularity is growing you should do a video about your background etc. regards from Adelaide!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Tim 👍😁 your season will only be starting now

[@E.ElderGilbert]

Awesome

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thankyou

[@mikebrueton6716]

Thanks again Robbie more great advice. However I wouldn't have struggled down that ramp with my rake 🤣

[@Premier_lawns_official]

🤣🤣😁

[@janghunfarmtv]

정말 멋진 잔디 정원이네요

[@Premier_lawns_official]

댓글 주셔서 감사합니다. 내 채널에 오신 것을 환영합니다

[@cosfernando3017]

This reminds me! I need to do the pre seed fertiliser step 🤓

[@Premier_lawns_official]

A gentle feed helps get the seed off to a good start 😃

[@nickblampied8784]

@@Premier_lawns_official what pre seed do you recommend? I have heard it can damage the lawn if applied after seeding. What do you think Robbie?

[@mrjonnyjones]

Top work as always Robbie! I too have had bare patches, so I've over-seeded with a part-shade tolerant mix from The Grass People (Steadfast). No germination yet but hope to see something at the weekend as I added a light layer of top dressing. Thanks for the video!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Jonny, takes a little longer this time of year, good luck with your project

[@mrjonnyjones]

@@Premier_lawns_official Cheers mate, yeah fingers crossed for some shoots! 🌱

[@marcmitchell7830]

that was perfect, learnt so much from your channel, my weekend ahead is copying this video :) Thank you for sharing.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

if you are planning on seeding i would hold off another month

[@marcmitchell7830]

@@Premier_lawns_official THanx sooo much for the reply !! amazing :) im actually down on the north coast of Jersey, Channel islands we are about 3 weeks ahead of you with spring & historically glorious leading up to easter, Ive got 3 days of sun b4 next weeks downpour :) still to early ? i can hold off if you think best, but have hired in the machinery for this weekend to get the hard work done. thanx again for replying.. top stuff :)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@marcmitchell7830 as long as you are out of the season for heavy frosts...

[@nickchapman7981]

Nice vid Robbie, I would love to see how the lawn is looking now.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Keep an eye out on instagram for an update 😉

[@beverleyakam7014]

I can’t really cut back it’s a 6 ft fence . But thank you for the advice on the grass seed .

[@Premier_lawns_official]

No problem, I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend

[@LawnRight]

Nice work Robbie. Wish I could topdress that fast 😉. Lawns with steps.. and tight bends too narrow for the aerator.. aghhh..had one yesterday. The customer was a body builder so he helped me lift the aerator to the rear lawn

[@Premier_lawns_official]

This one was tighter than two coats of paint

[@LawnRight]

@@Premier_lawns_official 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardharwell]

From the Pacific NorthWest, I've always got a thumbs up for your helpful videos.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks Richard 👍😁

[@grantsmith8502]

Think I would invest in a Landzi !!!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks for the feedback

[@trees2go29]

Great video Robbie, I have one question for you. My front north facing garden has maybe only 20% of grass left after removing the moss. I used a solution of iron sulphate which may have been a mistake. How long should I wait before reseeding, I have also put a layer of compost down as the the ground is wet clay with little organic matter.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

a couple of weeks is best practise

[@TheWhiteknights82]

Love your videos mate keep them coming, does everything in this video needdoing towards the end of the year or can it be done in February from Birmingham England.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Feb is to early to seed lawns. We don't start to aeed lawns until late April in Belfast

[@james-iw8ky]

Disregard my last question robbie as I put it on at the start of the video, regards, jim.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

OK

[@liamclarke8302]

Hi Robbie I've just completed scarifying and aerating my front and rear lawns using a rake and fork as both are pretty small. Both were pretty water logged a few bare patches in rear lawn. Should I proceed with over seeding even with this cold spell coming over the Easter holidays. Enjoying your videos good to have a local lawn expert who understands our climate and weather.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hi Laim, I think you know the answer to that one yourself ;)

[@bdmsouth]

Great videos Robbie. Section of my lawn has been destroyed by builders working over winter - very compacted and basically turned to mud. I’ve racked off debris and hand forked the entire section, my next plan was to over seed and top dress with soil. Hoping the seed/soil would go into the forked holes. Questions I have is 1) would you avoid or encourage walking over the top dressing as you’re doing it? 2) am I missing anything (would obvs water) for grass to come back. Wasn’t planning on fertiliser as grass was never pristine anyway with 2 young boys, just want actual grass back rather than large muddy patch. Final question I’m in N.Yorkshire so about 8-10c fcst here the next few weeks. Should I wait a while with it aerated by the fork before seeding or crack on with that now. Appreciate any help you can offer cheers Bri

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I would leave the holes open and wouldn't topdress

[@dragoscandalea1133]

Excellent video. I love your channel and the tips are golden. I've recently(2.5 weeks ago) done a similar process to my lawn: sacrify, top dressing (with top dressing mix containing sand) and overseed. Unfortunately after I used it, i realised that the fertilizer had the wrong concentration, it is a 25-0-5. Is there any chance to balance that now to help out the new seed? Thanks and keep it up. BIG LIKE!!!!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thanks, sorry i seem to have missed this once you posted your question.

[@gdns_by_gaths5994]

Hi Robbie, crackin vid as always 👍🏻. What spreader do you use? Cheers.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I use the Rolls Royce of spreaders, the andersons Sr2000

[@grahamtibbot3329]

Great video again Robbie 👍🏻 A question on top dressing- how often can you do it? I’ve taken on a badly neglected lawn this year and following your tips I’ve reseeded and over seeded sections in early sept. Some areas are not level so I’d like to build them up to make mowing the edges easier. Is it possible to continue with this during winter or should I back off and re-start after the winter?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

You need active growth, i would hold off for now

[@stevenmacdonald3886]

Great video again Robbie. After hollow tine aeration would you ever not refill the holes. Also , I have liquid seaweed. How long after reseeding would you recommend you use. Thanks Again.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Best to use the seaweed before you seed. The drag mat pulls the soil into the holes 👍

[@mattoconnor5979]

Thanks for the video Robbie! Any recommendations for the pre seed fertiliser? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

hi matt, the products we use are professional use only

[@jeroensis]

Great video thanks. What is the best practise for mowing when over-seeding? The existing grass keeps growing while the new seed germinates and normally I understood new seed you mow first after the third leaf stage, so how best to balance this? Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands :)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Cut the grass before hand, do the work leave it 3 or 4 weeks to get established. First few cuts, mow at a highest height and bring it down slowly

[@niallcooke9950]

Hi Robbie Great videos and very informative Quick question November now In Ireland Is it too late to Hollow core I want to put an 80/20 sand mix in to improve draining and level out a few low points ( would you recommend compost mix to level ) and apply the sand / TS mix on top Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Aerate all you like, the more the better. Don't apply any dressing this time of year. It's to late in the year for it now

[@brianferry1912]

Hi Robbie.New to your channel and I'm enjoying it.Is scarifying a lawn a good job and is it worth it?Can I do it now at start of April

[@Premier_lawns_official]

110% worth it

[@alanbuchanan7843]

Hi Rob. I''ve always been taught and practiced scarifying first then aerating, but in this video you aerate first. Do you have a reason for this? Cheers

[@Premier_lawns_official]

We do all our lawns like this 👍

[@loriefarrell5626]

Hey Robbie these are great, thanks. How do you work out how much topsoil to order when overseeding? I've got an area over 1,000m2 to do for a client much of which is dense moss and hasn't been touched for years. Cheers!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sounds like a good project

[@larryridges4721]

Hey, great vid. I have a pure clay soil that gets waterlogged every winter and wreaks havoc, would you do this in the spring rather than the autumn?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Either

[@matthewmoore523]

You should try EGO battery equipment, really really good stuff. Milwaukee use 18v compared with egos 56v, much better tools and much better warranty. Husqvarna battery stuff isn’t so bad either, but ego is out on top...

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I know a fella that had a load of bother with the EGO stuff and they wouldnt stand over it

[@matthewmoore523]

@@Premier_lawns_official that doesn’t sound right - I am a Garden Machinery dealer selling EGO, among other brands like husqy and echo, and energizer. Ego have by far the best warranty system- if a customer walks back in with a problem with a battery for example, we swap it out and claim it back, for machines we either fix or swap, very easy sorted. Would have to say by my own experience selling and going through all the brands, egos machine truly perform like petrol, something other brands like Milwaukee simply can’t match. We do use Milwaukee in the workshops though, probably where they belong, not out on the garden lol.

[@thomassmith4903]

great footage robbie from premier lawns. what about ye

[@Premier_lawns_official]

What about you too :)

[@andycoz7241]

Any alterations due to shade??

[@liamcoleman4219]

What depth should you use on the scarifier? What is a pre seeder fertiliser? What quality of topdressing should you use and where to get it? Thanks Well done

[@Premier_lawns_official]

The depth of the scarifier will depend on your own lawn, something like this would be a good pre seeder fertiliser premierlawns.link/Pre_Seeder_Fertiliser

[@owengriffith1682]

Hi mate thanks for the advice. Most sources I’ve read seem to suggest putting down the pre seed fertiliser 3 days or so before seeding. Do you think it makes any different adding strait after seeding? Also what pre seed fertiliser do you use? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Owen we seed on the same day. Products we use are professional use

[@Adamemajs]

Great tips and video as always Robbie thank you. What’s an alternative to the dragmat? Checked the price and nearly choked on the seeds 😀

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Dama Watch this video, you can thank me later 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6W8hoCNgN6cbKs

[@Adamemajs]

@@Premier_lawns_official perfect! Thank you.

[@mikebowden4930]

Great video. How long after seeding should I wait to fertilise? Cheers Mike

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Mike that depends on the fertiliser, it should say on it. Or talk to the company that supplied it

[@chavieification]

How about ye Robbie!! Have you ever done a video about how to price for aeration and scarification etc? I've watched your videos on pricing generally but I am not sure what I should be charging (I'm just starting out in North-East England). Thanks Al.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Al, that's not something I would cover. A lot of my competition watch my videos. Life is hard enough

[@chavieification]

@@Premier_lawns_official understood!! I will drop you a PM. Thanks.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@chavieification no really, it's not something I talk about in public or private.

[@cabbie737]

Hi Robbie great video as usual, what would you feed the lawn at this time of year nitrogen or iron?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hi Cabbie - Iron and seaweed is the way to go

[@cabbie737]

@@Premier_lawns_official thanks very much Robbie 👍

[@arthurfnshelby4335]

Good videos like these gives amateurs like me the confidence to try things out. Didn’t have a drag net so just pulled the wife along on her back by her legs. Didn’t work but I enjoyed it anyway.😀

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Best reply ever! (Joking of course)

[@2001pioneer]

🤣

[@fergusadams]

Looks good. What time would you recommend in Spring to do this for best results (NW Eng so similar weather to Belfast). Also I need to level out a bit with a lute, what stage of the process should this be done? After scarification just?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes perfect time (as long as it's warm enough for the seed)

[@johnpatterson5697]

Hi there. Love the videos. Was told not to feed til the seed had germinated. What you reckon

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Some people say that, I always feed at the same time as seeding

[@thesugarlipslove]

hi robbie, what are your thoughts on aerating during winter? solid or hollow tine? thanks!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Go for it. Hollow better

[@wesdavies2455]

Hi, on a budget have you used the blades that go on a mower with the 2 springs that face down? To de miss or scarify the lawn please?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

They are a waste of time

[@jonnyclements8719]

Good video Robbie any links for the spreader with the wee side bit on it can't find it? Thanjs

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Johnny that's a pro level speaker. They are over £700

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

Hi Robbie. Another great video. I’m thinking about a renovation next week. Is this too late for an overseed in Scotland?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It's getting very late to seed now. We stopped being October

[@martinmclaughlin7697]

@@Premier_lawns_official I thought so, life getting in the way! Will get an overseed done next spring. Is it still worth scarifying alone without seed?

[@mattupton7039]

I’ve been told to seed and then fertilise with new grass formula fertiliser 3/4 weeks later for over seeding. Does it make much difference when you fertilise ? Thx

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If you have already received advice I would go with that as I don't know your situation 👍

[@the1mrt]

I’ve just reseeded my lawn and top dressed with sand cause it’s very clay soil on a new build. What fertiliser should I apply? I did add lawn sand 2 weeks ago to kill the moss. Thanks.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Sounds like a good project 👍

[@brendanknox6671]

GREAT Video Robbie. im from Lurgan. Would you have a link where to buy the seed

[@Premier_lawns_official]

amzn.to/2OBvWOl

[@mattoconnor5979]

Top man Robbie! We’ve just moved into a house in the south of England. Lawn is full of moss, I’ve scarified it today and and forked it. I was going to treat it with a moss killer then leave it I’ve over the winter then top dress it in the spring? Any thoughts? Thanks a million :)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Perfect

[@mattoconnor5979]

@@Premier_lawns_official thank you!! :)

[@Barrackas]

Hi Robbie. Great video. I noticed a lot of pre seed fertiliser instructions say to apply it 1 week before seeding, do you find this isn't necessary? Cheers

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I have never done it like that, but would always say to follow the advice on the packet 👍

[@johnwatson8192]

Quite informative video, thanks. One thing I would advise though is to ditch the drive to the site, it's eye boggling and doesn't add anything to your expertise.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

John it helps get me work locally believe it or not. I like to try and always mix it up a little, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. Thanks for the feedback

[@user-dr9bc4qd1i]

When applying fertilizer after overseeding will there not be a risk of burning the seeds ? - can you tell me the settings on the spreeder for overseeding ? - btw. Great Channel 👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes there is a risk, though the seed is under the soil and the fertiliser is on top of the soil and the client waters the lawn that night.. In a perfect world we might do it differently.

[@mackers1888]

Hi Robbie, any alternative to the drag mat for DIY gardener. Cheers

[@Premier_lawns_official]

A stiff brush

[@spikeannoyed]

Wooden pallet and some rope!

[@ciararespect4296]

Hi Robbie liked and subscribed Not sure whether doing in right order but I've got a small lawn about 20sqm in South England clay soil .it was becoming overgrown with weeds last year so end of march last week I put weedol down . Weeds are still alive . I now have raked it with electric lawn rake and aerated with just a garden fork. Should I wait till weeds die and dig out before over seeding and top dressing? Also should I liquid fertilise before ? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Why not get rid of the weeds now and then if it needs more seed look at doing that coming into the autumn 👍

[@ciararespect4296]

@@Premier_lawns_official that would be a good idea I'm always trying to rush things and you're right you can't rush mother nature . If/when the weeds die off should I leave them or dig out with a weed extraction tool ?

[@beverleyakam7014]

The back of my lawn doest get any sun at all . It is very sparse and wet with a lot of worm mounds , which I try to brush off before cutting , but because it is so wet I still end up with mud slides . Any suggestions would be very grateful. Thank you .

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I would try and work on cutting stuff back to allow light in, if that isn't possible have a look at introducing shade tolerant grass seed

[@peterseddon2896]

Hi Robbie; I've seen you level lawns that have dropped but mine has developed a 'crown' at one side. Any suggestions other than digging it out?!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

That's going to be easier way to sort it, past that bringing the other side up to meet it will take longer and cause more headaches

[@mikecleary8307]

Robbie would you cut the grass prior to scarifying?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes best to cut it first 👍

[@jamesmac7212]

Hi Robbie, is there a type/brand of soil you would suggest for top dressing? Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

A good quality soil from a builders merchant

[@Lewis-te6re]

What can I use other than a drag mat? Will a normal rake just work or a brush? After I put seed down and then topsoil do I need to roll the seeds in or step them in? Also, can I scarify this week and leave it for a week or two before overseeding or should I do it all in 1 weekend?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes a stiff brush can be used ❤️👍

[@popper1417]

I think we have a bit more rain here in Ireland than the uk do Robbie, would that be a reason we find it harder to to get rid of /maintain weeds each year?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I think you might be right

[@krs24976]

Hi Robbie. Another great video and a nasty slope just to get equipment down. What setting do you have on spreader for seed .? Keep them coming.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Need a high setting for seed

[@krs24976]

Thanks for that. What’s your go to settings for seed then ?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@krs24976 do you have the same spreader as mine?

[@krs24976]

Yes mate it is.

[@krs24976]

Thanks again. Keith.

[@johnproctor9290]

Robbie how much iron sulphide would I need to cover a lawn max 50 m2 using a watering can holds 2 gallon water. How much should I put in. It's scarified now. Just before rain. Is it best to wait for a dry spell now? Any tips

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Buy yourself a small backpack sprayer

[@myopenmind527]

Do you have a spring follow up video?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Not at the moment for this one

[@Pete.Ty1]

.😊👍

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Thumbs up Pete :)

[@klaw8817]

Hi, Where do you get your grass seed. I cannot get that brand of seed in the west of Ireland . Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Not sure, we buy in bulk...

[@gavbolton79]

Guessing that you don't have to weed the shrub beds?? Great video though, thanks.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

We use an edge gaurd that helps stop the seed going into the beds

[@jacobcollins6003]

What top dressing did you use? Different to your normal brand

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I brought in a load of soil at the start of Sep, we used it all. I picked this up at a local builders merchant. It's a good soil too

[@philippettener184]

Great channel. What abòutblawn sand (sharp sand)

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey Philip, this video should help answer that kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ2keWeBiqidfdk

[@stuartgordon461]

Hi Robbie great videos looking for advice my boys have Ben playing football in the rain and parts of my grass is just mud. Can I compost and seed this any information will be very much appreciated thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Yes, a good forking to

[@stuartgordon461]

Thanks very much keep the good work

[@JuiceBanger1]

should i water the lawn well before aerating and scarifying to assist in plug removal, thatch removal?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If it's to wet you won't get a good plug if it's to wet. I wouldn't recommend it

[@JuiceBanger1]

@@Premier_lawns_official ok ta. Mines hard now , but it been dry and done the screwdriver test and had to stand on it to get it in 6 inches. I'm now paying attention to watering like you say

[@ch7086]

I have bare patches down one side of my lawn thar runs along side a privet hedge . It is edged with coble sets. At one end there is a tree that shades the grass in summer and the bare patches are worse there. I have tried seeding it on numerous occasions but with no luck. What type of seed would you recommend?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If you think it's getting enough light and you still can't get the seed to take, maybe check the soil. You mentioned hard landscaping. Maybe to much concrete?

[@ch7086]

@@Premier_lawns_official Thanks for quick comment. What seed would you use

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@ch7086 less about the seed and more about the soil

[@1.9.8.3]

What would you charge start to finish robbie roughly as I am starting to go into more lawn treatments than lawn cutting services. Thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I don't discuss how much I charge for stuff like this 👍 it's not fair on my clients

[@michaelhume4611]

Where do you get you grass seed from and what type of feed do you use?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

We buy everything wholesale👍

[@jaynemcgarry5970]

Can I ask a question- I have my lawn scarified, by a well known lawn treatment company every year, they get lots of thatch out every year but every year it’s still as thick why is that? I thought having had it done for the last 5 years in would now be at a reduced level.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

It depends on the type of grass, how much compaction levels, what its being fed with, some of the treatment companies use a lot of high nitrogen based products as it makes there grass very green, this in itself can create a lot of thatch.

[@GK-ll7zo]

Hi Robbie, I have 100% lolium perenne (rye), but imo it is a grass that is not spreading laterally, so I need to seed every bare spot over and over again non stop to keep it filled in. What Can I do to prevent this please? Can I seed in another nice blending grass seed that spreads those spots in automatically? I know you normally don't respond when the comment is of topic, but I didn't know how to contact you otherwise. I hope you can make a video or at lease comment me on this matter, because I don't know how to fix this. I love to mow with a reel mow at 15-20 mils

[@alixthefunk]

Hey Robbie just a bit of advide please....when can I stop watering my lawn after overseeding?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

How long is a ball of string... That's going to depend on the temps in your local area, time of year, how much due there is if any, rainfall ect.

[@ggregor123]

When would you mow the lawn before scarifying/aerating?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If possible, yes

[@ggregor123]

@@Premier_lawns_official thank you.

[@leeb5009]

What pre-seed fertiliser would you recommend please?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

A balanced fertiliser 👍

[@AmyLexLevene]

Any recommendations if you don't have a drag mat?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4mXf6WNgs-lnNU

[@anthonystevens6733]

Robbie we have just got a dog and parts of the grass has gone yellow if i overseed will it grow back thanks

[@Premier_lawns_official]

I have a blog on how to prevent that premierlawns.co.uk/lawns-for-dogs-how-to-stop-your-pet-damaging-your-lawn/

[@stuartduncan5865]

Rob, looking at doing this process after scarifying end of march early april. Is this an ok time to overseed? Temp should be good. Just regular watering?? Thanks.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Depends on where in the uk you are, here in Belfast we can get a frost right up to end of April

[@stuartduncan5865]

@@Premier_lawns_official North East Scotland. Temps looking to increase. Will keep an eye on the forecast for april. So just soil temp, but apart from that all good for overseeding? Any recommendation on grass seed? Grass is used for occasional football games but very light traffic. Plenty of sun when it decides to show.

[@henrilloydps3gl]

Good video but those flower beds are going to get full of seed my pet hate pulling that out why not spread manually around the edges?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

My spreader has an edge guard, stops wasteage

[@leetaylor8599]

Hi, I lay a new lawn in June through seed, it’s 30m * 15m so a decent size area. It’s wasn’t ideal weather as it was hot however through a lot of watering it did establish. It is to be used as my sons football pitch and currently some parts of it is are very uneven. My plan is to level it, using soil only. I’m unsure when I apply the seed. Previously I’ve always found that the seed works best when there’s been soil put on top of it. So do I put it in with the top soil when I level it or do I level, roll, seed then roll again to ensure good contact with the soil?

[@leetaylor8599]

Should of said…. It’s to overseed it obviously, was going to scarify and aerate too.

[@Premier_lawns_official]

If you sowed it in June it shouldn't need work done to it now

[@Premier_lawns_official]

You really shouldn't need to scarify or aerate a lawn that was only laid a couple of months ago. Do more harm than good if anything

[@leetaylor8599]

It does have some patches where the seed didn’t come through hence why I want to overseed. There are also brown areas of grass, long story, but I think Theo is because I let the grass get way too long before it’s first cut. That’s why I was thinking of scarifying it? Do you think I should just level and overseed for now then? Maybe take/scarify in March/April?

[@mobrien145]

What do you recommend to get rid of crab grass and butter cup. I am in West Tyrone and my soil is clay

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Butter cup you need a selective weed killer

[@mobrien145]

Thanks

[@williamherron7174]

Where do you get your 70/30 mix soil and sand from mate?

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Here you go irwin-aggregates.com/

[@alixthefunk]

hey man, new subscriber here. Can I just briefly ask (because I know its not a simple answer), I have small lawn in a newbuild house with hard clay beneath the lawn. There a lots of patches of wear just where the kids have worn it out etc and it looks a bit thin. What simple process would you recommend to overseed? I wont be able to aerate because it will be too much but planning on raking it over to get out the moss etc. I am not too sure about the rules of top dressing etc? Any advice is much appreciated, Cheers Alex

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Hey alex, welcome to the channel. Area's that are often use (around washing lines, or places where you walk on and off the lawn, or the kids play) can get very compacted. The best way to fix this is to do some aeration. Check out this video on how to aerate your lawn without any expensive tools kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIPJY4NphptrjtE

[@alixthefunk]

@@Premier_lawns_official thats awesome man. I thought i needed a machine but have actually bought some shoes with 2 inch spikes. Will use a drill or fork failing that. Thanks very much

[@Premier_lawns_official]

@@alixthefunk honestly, you can't go wrong with a garden folk

[@SteviePuk]

For some reason I get a lot of birds on my lawn after seeding and it’s frustrating, apart from the net any advice?

[@nate8551]

Pussy cat or a bird of prey figure. Scarecrow is to old school these days

[@Premier_lawns_official]

This blog should help you premierlawns.co.uk/newly-renovated-lawn-aftercare/