Thread: weeding...

Originally Posted by JMAN

Will weeding with out spreading grass seeds allow grass to grow?

Assuming you have grass seed existing in the soil or runners that can fill the hole. It will also provide a bare patch for more weed seed to land and germinate.

Cheers

so you are saying that I should throw grass seed down?

I think it would depend on the type of grass you have.
Couch, Kikuyu and other grass with runners will grow over in no time.
The tufting type grasses will probably need more seed or a divot dug up with a spade from some inconspicuous place and put in there.

Try the Weed and Feed stuff instead of digging.... seemed to work for us.

Weeding around our place usually just means dirt and dust till the next rains, and then the weeds come back

Originally Posted by JMAN

so you are saying that I should throw grass seed down?

Yes, that would probably be the best option if you want it to cover quickly (10 days to shoot). Or transplant from other areas. If there is a running grass like couch, buffalo, kikuyu then transplant some runners, bury them just under the surface and keep them moist.


Cheers

Originally Posted by JMAN

so you are saying that I should throw grass seed down?

Rake the soil and break it up for several inches down. If necessary mix in gypsum/mulch/sand (whatever is required) and dig in fertiliser then roll it flat with a heavy roller. Then spread the seeds and cover with shallow layer of top soil and drench with water. Water at least once a day for about a week after germination.

Alan