advice for very patchy lawn

[DSJ_72]

Hi Experts.
Hopefully moving into new home soon and the lawn is in a state. It is now quite overgrown since that picture, and in a bad wintery way. I was thinking of just throwing seeds down to help regenerate the growth. Is there anything else to do?

And what about cutting? As I mention, it is now about knee high in some places - best to just use a strimmer / shears while it is repairing itself?
Any tips much appreciated thank you. DJ

 

[Wayners]

Feed and weed in the spring. Fertilizer following guide once a month or whatever it says.
Cut it long so you don't get moss.
Water 3 times a day in dry periods.
I think the watering is the big problem as most don't bother in summer.

 

[DSJ_72]

Thank you - how best to cut it? Use a strimmer or just buy a lawn mower and set it high?

 

[Old Salt]

Strim it if approaching knee high, otherwise use a mower on highest setting. Once it is under control if you want a decent lawn rather than a patch of grass you need to put some effort in.

Lawnright lawncare or daniel hibbert lawn expert on you tube will show you how its done.

Basically scalp the lawn, aerate, add top soil to fill any dips and rake level. Seed, cover with fleece, wait till the new grass is growing, anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks depending on which seed you use. Water 3 times daily whilst seeds are doing their thing.

Cut 1/3 rd of the height say twice a week until you get the height you want. Mow at least weekly to maintain.

Now is the time to get rid of any moss. Use iron sulphate, after its gone black rake it out.

Feed and weed with regular mowing will improve what you have.