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A dead front nature strip revitalised with kikuyu grass treated with potting soil, gypsum and top dressing.
The project
I've got lawn now, four years from bare earth.
I used kikuyu cuttings from the side of road, built up soil with potting soil and gypsum, and I had some local council contribution with top dressing to level it all up.
I try to mow once a week all year round with my EGO electric mower, blower and whipper snipper. I cut without using a grass catcher, then give it a good, long, deep watering once a week in summer. I'm very happy with the result and get many compliments from the neighbours.
I usually fertilise autumn and late spring with good quality products mixed with a 25kg bag of gypsum to make spreading more even. The lawn specialists say an autumn fertiliser sets up for early spring when the soil warms up.
See pictures of the original verge was just untouched compact, but with a lot of effort with potting soil, gypsum and lots of fertiliser and water, I got a good result in the end with a good cutting regime.
Before and after
How to repair a lawn
Experienced Workshop member Adam has provided a step-by-step guide on How to repair a lawn, complete with a list of tools and materials and video.
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