More Weeds than grass, What to do?

JKD23

My Backyard has grown more weeds than the grass itself. Any expert advice please help? Thanks.

Hasbeen

JKD23 said:

My Backyard has grown more weeds than the grass itself. Any expert advice please help? Thanks.

Backyard? This is a UK forum we have gardens here.
Try selective weed killers, Grazon etc. I use Pas tor in the field

Farway

Keep mowing but don't scalp it, cutting down weeds will weaken them, the grass will be OK once more light gets in

Takes time but plenty of that during Covid

I'm assuming you just want a green patch to sit on etc & not a bowling green?

Mickey666

Agreed.  Grass is almost unique in being able to stand regular cutting (something to do with growing from it's base rather than it's tip I think), so mow at least once per week in the growing season and weed shouldn't be necessary.  If it's a bit patchy then a little over-seeding in the spring can help thicken it up. 

I don't cut it too short either, which helps the grass survive any dry spells in the summer and I also don't collect the clippings.  By mowing every week the clippings are quite short and will fall between the grass if it is a sensible length and be invisible.  Plus, by not constantly removing organic matter from the soil it means no need to 'feed' the grass.  But then, I'm not aiming for a bowling green, which is a whole different kettle of fish!

twopenny

There were some ideas when I asked a similar question

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6229666/natural-ways-to-deal-with-weeds-and-moss/p1

I'm dealing with drainage first from the compaction of so much activity in creating the borders - then feeding the grass. I've done a section so far and the grass is growing faster than the weeds. Fingers crossed.

On particular bad part I'm going to lift the soil and pull out the weeds then reseed. Hopefully with less traffic it will turn into grass.

JKD23

twopenny said:

There were some ideas when I asked a similar question

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6229666/natural-ways-to-deal-with-weeds-and-moss/p1

I'm dealing with drainage first from the compaction of so much activity in creating the borders - then feeding the grass. I've done a section so far and the grass is growing faster than the weeds. Fingers crossed.

On particular bad part I'm going to lift the soil and pull out the weeds then reseed. Hopefully with less traffic it will turn into grass.

Ok i will follow this thread