problems with my new lawn

juststarting · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 21

hi everyone
i sowed a new lawn a month and a half ago and it is coming on grand but for the doc leaves they are coming up every where how can i get rid of them with out damaging my new lawn.also when should i do the 1st cut

thanks

michael brenock · Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 8:40 am Post subject:

dock leaves will have to be treated next year when the lawn is fully established. If the numbers are big then a spray with bandock, not sure if it is available in small quantities, next May or June. Small numbers can be spot treated using Roundup brushed on carefully now or next summer.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired)

juststarting · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 21

thanks for that michael any idea about the 1st cut