Dealing With A Neglected Lawn

One day, son, you could have a lawn like this. (New College Oxford,)

1. Evaluate the % of Weeds and Grass. If a lawn is primarily moss and other weeds, it may be best to start again, through clearing lawn and sowing new turf.
However, if grass still dominates despite many weeds, it can probably be rescued.
Start by cutting at a high level and slowly reducing height of cut.
Rake the lawn to remove a lot of thatch and moss. After raking is a good time to cut the lawn.

2. Feed with Nitrogen based feed in spring /summer to give grass good start and help it outcompete weeds.

3. Use General weedkiller to tackle the weeds in the lawn.

Best Lawn Weed Killers

Lawn weed killers

• For bare areas try reseeding, first clearing out the lawn and then sow seed making sure it is well watered.

• Water in summer to maintain strong grass growth.

• Improve Drainage. Try aerating the lawn through spiking and a good regime of raking. This will help the lawn.
• In autumn feed with a potassium based feed to help strong roots.
• Provide paths in very wet and muddy areas. Sometimes it’s best to give up an area of lawn in a really unsuitable spot. Decking takes much less maintenance…

General Tips for lawn Care