Renovating a small lawn (full of moss down one side)

In this video, I carry out a small lawn renovation that has a considerable amount of moss down one side due to shade.
Timestamps
Scarifying: Renovating a small lawn (full of moss...
Aerating: Renovating a small lawn (full of moss...
Overseeding: Renovating a small lawn (full of moss...
Topdressing: Renovating a small lawn (full of moss...



Step 1: Scarifying lawn to remove moss and thatch

To begin the renovation we have to carry out lawn scarifying.  
This is done to remove as much moss as possible along with thatch in the lawn

Step 2: How (and why) to aerate your lawn

Lawn aeration is one of the most overlooked procedures.  Lawns require oxygen deep down around the roots to thrive.  
Lawns also become compacted each time they get used.  With time this compaction increases and the lawn struggles.


Step 3: Reseeding a moss-covered lawn

By now you will have removed most of the moss through raking (or scarification), and aerated the lawn.  The ground is now ready for seeds.
I show you a few ways I have used to actually seed the lawn

Step 4:  Topdressing the lawn

Topdressing is often referred to in a number of ways to mean a few things.  In our renovations we say topdressing, meaning the application
of a thin layer of organic compost on top of the seeds.  This serves a few purposes.  It helps protect the seeds from birds, wind and rain
and it also helps to get some good organic goodness into the ground

Step 5:  Watering the lawn

One of the most important steps is to water the lawn following a lawn renovation.  I show you how to water your lawn for best results and what things you should avoid doing.


Tools and materials used for a lawn renovation - mentioned and discussed in this video

Scarifier (or using hand tools)
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Stihl scarifier (RL540): https://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Product...
Bulldog fixed firm rake: https://amzn.to/3FnZgh3
Bulldog leaf rake: https://amzn.to/3BqifVR
Wolf Garten scarifying rake: https://amzn.to/2YuDGqk
Wolf garten handle: https://amzn.to/3AlqiBW
Other wolf garten gear (highly recommended): https://amzn.to/3AkC4g6
Leaf grabbers: https://amzn.to/3oOTsam

Aerator (or using hand tools)
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Classen TA 19D: https://www.google.com/search?q=class...
Garden fork (can be used to aerate the lawn - and is better than no aeration): https://amzn.to/3BobqnE
Swardman professional hand aerator: https://amzn.to/3afWUm6

Hand spreader (for fertilizer and/or seeds)
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I use this one by evergreen: https://amzn.to/3mAEVMO
There is also a powered battery one available here for only a bit more: https://amzn.to/2Yocp8S

Drop spreader (for grass seed)
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This is the one I use: https://amzn.to/3FtX0oo

Landzie spreader (for topdressing)
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https://www.gardenimports.co.uk/?ref=566

Roller
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https://amzn.to/3anR5Tv

Hosepipe with an adjustable sprayer
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This is the one I own: https://amzn.to/3oEj5dZ

Materials
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Compost

Grass seed


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