Hello, how do I treat a lawn that is more weeds than grass?

Hi Dennis 

Spraying it off completely and starting again is probably the best way to rejuvenate the lawn. If you're not wanting to start again, spray it with a selective herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds and not the remaining grass. Once the weeds have died, rake out the dead material and apply Tui LawnForce Lawn Preparation Mix or top soil to the area. Sow lawn seed over the area and water well (water daily if required depending upon the weather).

Some other tips that require a little less effort than resowing are applying lime, as the presence of broadleaf weeds is a sign that the soil is too acidic and needs “sweetening”, or apply a lawn fertiliser such as Tui LawnForce New Lawns, which also rejuvenates tired lawns. 

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Thanks, Tui Team.