How to LEVEL and SEED a NEW LAWN from Scratch - Start to Finish!

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  • In today's video, I level and seed a new lawn from scratch - it's easier than you think!
    Check out the previous parts of the renovation below:
    Part 1 - Planning:
    • Garden Renovation - Fr...
    Part 2 - Digging a Sleeper Wall Trench:
    • Digging a Trench for a...
    Part 3 - Building a Retaining Wall with Sleepers:
    • Building a Retaining W...
    Part 4 - Building Steps from Timber Sleepers:
    • Building Steps from Ti...
    Part 5 - Ground Prep for a Patio Sub-Base:
    • Ground Prep for a Pati...
    Part 6 - Preparing the Patio Sub-Base:
    • Preparing a PATIO SUB-...
    Part 7 - Laying a Porcelain Patio:
    • Laying a Porcelain PAT...
    Part 8 - Installing a French Drain
    • French Drain Install -...
    Part 9 - Levelling Clay Soil
    • Levelling Clay Soil - ...
    Part 10 - Levelling a New Lawn with Topsoil
    • How to Easily LEVEL a ...
    Part 11 - Seeding a New Lawn
    • Seeding a NEW LAWN - N...
    Part 12 - One Month Lawn Update
    • Seeding a NEW LAWN wit...
    Part 13 - First Cut of a Newly Seeded Lawn
    • Cutting a Newly Seeded...
    Part 14 - Installing a Flower Bed
    • How to Install a Flowe...
    Part 15 - Bordering in Front of the Retaining Sleeper Wall
    • DIY Lawn Edging Instal...
    Part 16: Lawn Bordering on the Top Tier
    • How to Install Lawn Bo...

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  • @DannyH98
    @DannyH98 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I hate my front garden! currently it’s covered with poorly laid flags and I been wanting to rip it all back and put a lawn down. Lowest quotes I’ve got are over £1500 for just levelling and laying turf! ( I happy with removing the flags and all that myself) After seeing a few of your videos and just how easy you’ve made it look I’m going to have to take the leap and go for it! Thanks mate! Honestly amazing work!

    • @farahomar6880
      @farahomar6880 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Go for it a lot of these home diy tasks don’t require someone to come and do it for you most the times these tradesmen will charge people ridiculously for something your able to do yourself with a few TH-cam videos

  • @paulj5129
    @paulj5129 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Fantastic and very honest video. You talk very well and thank you for making this for us to see.

  • @Chris-uk2pk
    @Chris-uk2pk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just watched your scarifier videos yesterday, your garden is spot on mate 👌

  • @gsk492
    @gsk492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Enjoyable watch.

  • @nikitazastepa8303
    @nikitazastepa8303 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is everything I needed. Thankyou so much

  • @Bazman77
    @Bazman77 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super helpful. Great job mate 👏🏻

  • @michaelhoare5291
    @michaelhoare5291 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent tutorial. Just what I was looking for. I'm now leaning towards turfing because of the bird life I have. They'll have a field day.

  • @alexjones8382
    @alexjones8382 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched all these videos and done or am in the process of doing much the same with my garden. Given the accent and the ground conditions I reckon you're pretty local to me 😂. Wanted to leave a comment to say thanks for the advice and inspiration!

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one! 👍🏻
      I hope your renovation is going well!

  • @MikeJones-cf4wu
    @MikeJones-cf4wu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GOOD JOB

  • @ezloop1
    @ezloop1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video

  • @yogigardener5219
    @yogigardener5219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your garden is coming along nicely pigeons are my nemesis.

  • @Ant-3.1415
    @Ant-3.1415 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recommended

  • @alyu9337
    @alyu9337 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please can you list the first soil, the seeds right after and the soil and the seeds the second time

  • @ImranAkbarUK
    @ImranAkbarUK 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Are you suppose to put the pre seed fertiliser before seeding or after seeding and compost

  • @mtthewd
    @mtthewd 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ive got the same topsoil, seems very stoney, was yours the same?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I've had some that are similar - seems a bit inconsistent at times

  • @kaser92337
    @kaser92337 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's the soil you lay on top of it ?

  • @manojk3641
    @manojk3641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    starting off in a new home from same place as you did
    lots of work next year
    your videos are good inspiration
    not sure if you would want to give some paid advice / guidance to start with and through the process

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you are finding them useful 👍🏻
      Happy to help where I can. If you drop me an email, I’ll be happy to get back to you with any advice you need.

  • @ArchMarnsA
    @ArchMarnsA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I do that this month “May”?

  • @davidjames4457
    @davidjames4457 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi,
    Great video, really helpful for someone like myself whose attempting this themselves.
    I’ve got a silly question regarding the height of the soil. I’ve got the borders in position and I’ve got the top soil ready to go.
    Do I go inline with the top of the borders with my soil or go below? So the grass sits in line with the top of border?
    What would you suggest?
    Cheers

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one!
      Not a silly question. If you can get enough soil down to get it in line with the borders, that will be ideal as you'll be able to get a clean cut with your mower. But it's no problem if you don't have enough soil to bring it to that level. You can build up the level year on year. That's what I'm doing.

  • @TrickyS92
    @TrickyS92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've used your vide as a guide to re do my lawn and about to put new seeds down. Fingers crossed 🤞

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have the perfect conditions at the moment - hope it's working out well! Even if it goes patchy, fertilise, cut and give it time - it will get there!

    • @TrickyS92
      @TrickyS92 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NoviceGardener on Friday I've spotted new baby grass coming through and today my whole lawn is looking green 💪 unfortunately some weeds also came through so I must of missed some roots but nevermind. I will wait for the new grass to grow out and once its established I will attack those weeds again.

  • @saidulislam-jr4ox
    @saidulislam-jr4ox ปีที่แล้ว

    If there are weeds, do you recommend applying week killer to remove the weeds first before applying the top soil?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can do. Roundup is a decent product. It will kill anything off that is living in the lawn!

  • @gibbsy071
    @gibbsy071 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi done a few new areas myself last year, didn't get as good results as you, always trying to remember what I did last and what worked and what didn't, should make a note lol.
    Still not convinced all birds eat the seed, but I can see pigeons probably would, however not seen alot where I live, so I always restle with the idea of putting compost on top in case the light doesn't hit the seed, however seemed to work for you, so what you think compost or not? I also noticed you never raked the seed in once you spread it, were you not afraid you wouldn't get good seed to soil contact, or do you also think the compost aided in this case, to keep it in place, cheers.

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't worry about putting a thin layer of compost over the top. You don't actually need to cover it, but it will help with bird take. Landscaping fabric might be worth a try. It will make it so it is like a greenhouse underneath - it's the perfect time of year for it too!
      I think I got lucky with my timing last year. But the weather at the moment should get you similar results.

  • @jako530
    @jako530 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have hardcore in my garden. Can I place topsoil over the hardcore and then seed to make a lawn? If so how much top soil?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd want to remove the hardcore first, then get on with at least 100mm of top soil.

  • @tadiwanashezuze3984
    @tadiwanashezuze3984 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a tree in my front yard and its blocking the sun and cutting the tree isnt an option what recomendations can you have for me

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're best going with a seed mix that thrives in the shade. You can get shady mixes from different seed suppliers.

  • @y_geordie
    @y_geordie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing results really inspiring. My front lawn is a disaster and full of weeds. Do you have any advice on how to kill off the original lawn and start from scratch eg what weedkillers to use, how to remove existing debris, and when to do what?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’ll want to use a decent weed killer to kill everything off. If I was you, I’d wait 2-4 weeks after application before putting a new layer of top soil down. After about a month, you should be good to go with seeding a new lawn. Roundup might be a good shout for a weed killer to use.
      Good luck with your project, hope it turns out well 👍🏻

    • @davidpage6005
      @davidpage6005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Get a large piece of black tarpaulin, fix it down across the lawn. The heat generated and the lack of light will kill everything. it will even prevent the weed's seeds from germinating and kill them off too:). also in this vid, and I don't speak from experience. Mr Alan titch marsh states that all the lawn seeds need light so shouldn't cover it with soil.

  • @blu3krystal958
    @blu3krystal958 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My front lawn seems about the same size as the one you're doing in the video. How many bags of top soil did you use before you put the seeds down?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      I used 21 bags, but I think 30 would have been better as some patches are slightly thinner than others. But with the way the lawn has turned out, 21 seemed to do ok.

  • @causeyoudontneedtolookatme
    @causeyoudontneedtolookatme ปีที่แล้ว

    Good afternoon! Doesn't wood rot in the ground?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      It will eventually, but with it being pressure treated, it should last a good few years 👍🏻

  • @jamescrawford5333
    @jamescrawford5333 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you not need to tread or roll the seed in ? I'm doing my lawn at the moment and there are so many mixed opinions ive no idea what to do. Your lawn is looking good

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Definitely tread it in. If you don't. it will look even for a few weeks, but will eventually start to settle bumpy.

  • @megalingard
    @megalingard ปีที่แล้ว

    What seed did you use again please?

  • @user-pc7mg8zj2i
    @user-pc7mg8zj2i ปีที่แล้ว

    How often did you water when you first added the grass seed?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every morning and evening with this lawn just because of the time of year I put the seed down. But it will entirely depend on how moist the soil is. If you see it drying out too much, get some water on.
      Hope that helps 👍🏻

    • @josearz5961
      @josearz5961 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@NoviceGardener is it to late to seed Bermuda grass in June?

    • @josearz5961
      @josearz5961 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@NoviceGardener in Arizona between 90 and 100 Fh degrees and sunny

  • @Macnificent78_
    @Macnificent78_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of seed is that????? Great video🤝🏿🤝🏿🤝🏿🤝🏿

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one! 👍🏻
      A1 Lawn Premiership Pro grass seed

  • @harryjones167
    @harryjones167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Might be weird question lol but doy you get any daisies on ur lawn?

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  ปีที่แล้ว

      Never get daisies, but clover often creeps in. I don't tend to see many because of how often I'm cutting the lawn.

  • @akvlogs1246
    @akvlogs1246 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What month should I start this process

    • @NoviceGardener
      @NoviceGardener  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Best time to do this would be March/April and August/September

    • @akvlogs1246
      @akvlogs1246 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NoviceGardener thanks man