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Repairing lawn after construction

  • 28-05-2021 12:52pm
    #1
    Shedite27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,469 ✭✭✭


    Hi, we recently had an extension built out the back. Lawn was used as a prep and storage area for the builders and is a bit of a mess now. Two big problems...

    1. Lots of gravel/stones on the lawns, I’ve tried brushing, any other idea for removing?

    2. Drainage seems to have gone. Never had puddles in the past, now water gathers on top rather than seeping though. The earth doesn’t look too bad, still some grass growing through but probably some cement spilled on it. Is it worth my while trying the break it down with a pitchfork or should I relay? And if I relay on top of that will it just move the problems down a few inches.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    ec_pc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭ec_pc


    Was in a similar position recently, ended up rotavating it, removed lots of blocks etc and got in a few tonnes of topsoil.

    Seeded three weeks ago and I now have a lovely new green lawn. A few small patches to re-seed tomorrow, but I think in another week it might need to be topped with the mower.

    I tried to patch together a bit of the lawn elsewhere as you described above and I was just wasting my time.

    Do it once and do it right!


  • #3
    standardg60
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,188 ✭✭✭standardg60


    Shedite27 wrote: »
    Hi, we recently had an extension built out the back. Lawn was used as a prep and storage area for the builders and is a bit of a mess now. Two big problems...

    1. Lots of gravel/stones on the lawns, I’ve tried brushing, any other idea for removing?

    2. Drainage seems to have gone. Never had puddles in the past, now water gathers on top rather than seeping though. The earth doesn’t look too bad, still some grass growing through but probably some cement spilled on it. Is it worth my while trying the break it down with a pitchfork or should I relay? And if I relay on top of that will it just move the problems down a few inches.

    Thanks

    I wouldn't do anything drastic just yet, obviously the lawn suffered by being temporarily compacted and covered, but the weather in May hasn't helped in aiding recovery. A good warm spell should make a big difference. A good stiff yard brush and plenty of elbow grease is the best way of removing the gravel (sound like typically non considerate builders btw), and yes forking (pushing the fork in and giving it a wiggle before removing) will help the drainage in the meantime.


  • #4
    oleras
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,725 ✭✭✭oleras


    I had a similar issue a few years ago, let it dry and rotovate it.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=111226083


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