How to repair a lawn patch

These gaps should be reseeded or returfed to prevent moss and weeds colonising the soil and to allow your lawn to look its best all year round.

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Learn how to repair a lawn patch in our step by step guide.

You Will Need

• Grass seed, or turf
• Garden rake
• Garden spade

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Sow the patch with an appropriate seed mix, sprinkling half the grass seeds in one direction and the rest in the other. Lightly rake over the seed and protect it against birds with netting.

Step 2

Alternatively, cut out the bare patch of lawn, rake the soil and add topsoil if needed then patch the gap with new pieces of turf.

A small sheet of polythene pegged over the area will encourage the grass seed to germinate.