Does anyone know anything about gardening?

I'd be tempted to give that another pass.. And then turn on the sprinkler

Your lawn looks pretty good to me in the first place, mine looks like a war zone because I’m obsessed with digging up dandelions.
My peas tendrils are on their way and I’m winning the friendly peony pissing contest with next door. Rock and roll.

I've got one too, they're bloody great. I usually cut my grass as normal, scarify and then cut it again. It looks dreadful for a couple of days but the magic happens and it chirps up nicely.