Lawn maintenance

Can anybody help with Catch 22 re lawn maintenance. My lawn has some moss, some weeds and areas that need reseeding. If I seed the bare patches in the spring, I can't apply moss and weed killer. If I apply moss and weed killer first then I can't apply seed. What to do?
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Reply from Nicola

Hi John, thanks for your question. You have actually put this question about lawns into the gardening charities section. Are you able to add it to our lawns forum area here instead? Thanks Nicola

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Reply from John Collins

Thanks Nicola

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Reply from Kathy C

Hi, John,
I had this dilemma in a client's garden back in my garden maintenance days. Kill the moss & weeds first but buy a moss, weed & feed mix - that way you kill the bad stuff and strenghten the grass at the same time. You can then seed the bare patches a few weeks later - probably earlier than you think. The packet will tell you how soon you can sow. Once you have seeded, regularly feed the grass throughout the growing season so the grass is healthy and the moss won't get a chance to take hold again. Don't cut too low when you mow, either - this can weaken the grass and is one of the main causes of moss growth in lawns. Scarify and aerate the lawn at least once a season and reapply moss killer in autumn. It was a bit of work, but it did the trick and the lawn looked great in one season.
Let me know how you get on.
Kathy C

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Reply from John Collins

Thanks Kathy