CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 As the most unenthusiastic and incompetent gardener I find myself in need of some good advice from our more 'green fingered' forum members. My lawn has become infested with weeds for some reason (it seems to be more weed than grass almost) and I was wondering which is the best way to deal with them. I tempted to get one of those clever Frisker weed pullers you see advertised on TV, but this looks suspiciously like hard work so would it be better to treat the lawn with chemicals instead? While I'm on the subject, does anyone one know of a really effective way of stopping bloody cats from fouling the lawn ? Shoot the bastards was my first idea - but this option has been ruled out by 'she who must be obeyed' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 GEt some feed, weed and moss killer, sprinkle liberally on lawn, leave it alone and in a week the lawn should be almost weed free That's the lazy way I do it! Alternatively, get this : http://www.lazylawn.co.uk/ Never worry about the lawn again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Drainage is important, and regular raking and cutting. For cats you need a catapult, for dogs it's a dogapult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Lawn sand. Google it - might not work so well what with all the rain we are getting (dilutes it too much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Bloody cats! Ha - I just had a bloody muntjac in the wife's new flower bed. She's giving me grief for not getting the garden fenced off properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Bloody cats! Ha - I just had a bloody muntjac in the wife's new flower bed. She's giving me grief for not getting the garden fenced off properly. Well they eat very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 That's the plan. Will be in the freezer shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Get a lawn treatment company in, like greenthumb, cheap, and all the weeds will go. You can get high pitched noise devices for cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 That's the plan. Will be in the freezer shortly. Slow roasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 As the most unenthusiastic and incompetent gardener I find myself in need of some good advice from our more 'green fingered' forum members. My lawn has become infested with weeds for some reason (it seems to be more weed than grass almost) and I was wondering which is the best way to deal with them. I tempted to get one of those clever Frisker weed pullers you see advertised on TV, but this looks suspiciously like hard work so would it be better to treat the lawn with chemicals instead? While I'm on the subject, does anyone one know of a really effective way of stopping bloody cats from fouling the lawn ? Shoot the bastards was my first idea - but this option has been ruled out by 'she who must be obeyed' Cats are more likely to foul the lawn if the grass is long. In general if the grass is kept short they don't get the same feel under their feet when they do their scraping part after pooping. You could also try http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=electronic+cat+deterrent&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=10872485091&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=121879229313744246&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_87a4hcbbk7_b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Wrong, if your lawn is that bad, new turf is the only answer. You (like myself) have yourself to blame as most weeds are airborn - like the little spores we all call fairies!!! lawns need to be mowed twice per week to stop the fairies and other spores bedding into the grass. Believe me I know what I am talking about, just had new lawns laid front and back for the same bloody problem. One the cat front, yes again, keep the lawn short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 23 June, 2012 Author Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Cats are more likely to foul the lawn if the grass is long. In general if the grass is kept short they don't get the same feel under their feet when they do their scraping part after pooping. You could also try http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=electronic+cat+deterrent&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=10872485091&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=s&hvrand=121879229313744246&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_87a4hcbbk7_b So it turns out that both cat ****e and excessive weed growth are probably the result of my innate idleness and resistance to the tyranny of lawn mowing - I can't help but think I've ended up with the disgraceful lawn I deserve. My thanks to all those who have been so kind as to take the trouble to reply. Although I like the idea of Lazylawn and getting somebody else in to sort it out, I suppose I shall just have to make a bigger effort and mend my wicked ways I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 So it turns out that both cat ****e and excessive weed growth are probably the result of my innate idleness and resistance to the tyranny of lawn mowing - I can't help but think I've ended up with the disgraceful lawn I deserve. My thanks to all those who have been so kind as to take the trouble to reply. Although I like the idea of Lazylawn and getting somebody else in to sort it out, I suppose I shall just have to make a bigger effort and mend my wicked ways I suppose. Astro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 23 June, 2012 Share Posted 23 June, 2012 Wrong, if your lawn is that bad, new turf is the only answer. You (like myself) have yourself to blame as most weeds are airborn - like the little spores we all call fairies!!! lawns need to be mowed twice per week to stop the fairies and other spores bedding into the grass. Believe me I know what I am talking about, just had new lawns laid front and back for the same bloody problem. One the cat front, yes again, keep the lawn short. Please ignore jilsaint as she doesn't know what she's on about. A bad lawn can be salvaged. Give it a treatment of quality weed amd feed, then maybe another treatment a month later and do not mow it short. The rule of thumb is that the grass length is the same as the root length - if it's cut too short and there's a dry spell the lawn will suffer and this leads to bare patches amd this leads to weeds and fairy rings. Regular mowing at a medium length and regular weeding ad feeding (granular is best) and it is easy. If you have moss you will need to scarify it ad it'll look a right mess this year, but next year it'll recover and will look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 As the most unenthusiastic and incompetent gardener I find myself in need of some good advice from our more 'green fingered' forum members. My lawn has become infested with weeds for some reason (it seems to be more weed than grass almost) and I was wondering which is the best way to deal with them. I tempted to get one of those clever Frisker weed pullers you see advertised on TV, but this looks suspiciously like hard work so would it be better to treat the lawn with chemicals instead? While I'm on the subject, does anyone one know of a really effective way of stopping bloody cats from fouling the lawn ? Shoot the bastards was my first idea - but this option has been ruled out by 'she who must be obeyed' Time to think outside the box. Bio-diversity and wildlife gardens are all the rage do your part for the the countries pollinating insects by going for a wildflower lawn. up keep involves strimming once a year in the autumn other wise just leave to grow the weeds are no longer weeds but wildflowers and your saving the bees so you can feel good about your lack of gardening effort.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 Please ignore jilsaint as she doesn't know what she's on about. A bad lawn can be salvaged. Give it a treatment of quality weed amd feed, then maybe another treatment a month later and do not mow it short. The rule of thumb is that the grass length is the same as the root length - if it's cut too short and there's a dry spell the lawn will suffer and this leads to bare patches amd this leads to weeds and fairy rings. Regular mowing at a medium length and regular weeding ad feeding (granular is best) and it is easy. If you have moss you will need to scarify it ad it'll look a right mess this year, but next year it'll recover and will look good. Got to agree with dune mowing twice a week espeically in the wrong weather conditions will cause more harm than good. The problem is a good looking lawn takes a lot of work...hence why mine isn't much cop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecuk268 Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 If you can get near the cat, give it a bloody good soaking with a hosepipe or a bucket of water. Cats hate water and they'll soon get the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 Pompey's new ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 If you can get near the cat, give it a bloody good soaking with a hosepipe or a bucket of water. Cats hate water and they'll soon get the message. I bought one of those high powered super soakers: great fun, although cats don't seem to be that bright. This video is quite instructive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 24 June, 2012 Share Posted 24 June, 2012 I bought one of those high powered super soakers: great fun, although cats don't seem to be that bright. This video is quite instructive: A catapult is just as effective and great fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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