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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    Ah I understand. Fingers crossed. Shall keep you updated.
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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    Although the latest pic of the lawn looks fairly flat i was looking at it today and it's definitely not level, you don't seem too worried about it, so is there a knack to getting a completely flat lawn? Can it be achieved after the grass has started sprouting ...I have seen videos where people...
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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    I have a few bags of new top soil available to use, but best to use peat-like compost yes?
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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    Brill, I shall have a go.Thanks
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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    Thanks JohnD for the prompt help. So if i understand you the next steps are: Leave it as it is and see if any weeds sprout,spray them if they do. After a couple of weeks rake and loosen surface of soil and reseed. Apply a fine sifted compost over the seeds Apply a gritty sand to fill hollows and...
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    Advice For Newbie - Level And Re-Seed Lawn

    Hello,my front garden is only small (15x15ft) and was infested with couch grass. I sprayed it with 'Gallup' weedkiller and have dig up all the roots and tilled the soil. I am pretty confidant there is no trace of the couch grass anymore. I then tried my best to level the lawn and heeled it down...
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