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Glens14a on
May 21, 2020
AberdeenQ.Grass Is Always Wet With Damp Patches
It’s been like this since we moved in but after several days of glorious sunshine I’m still surprised to find grass is wet under foot ( it never pools just stays wet). I dug a small hole down about 15cm (see attached picture) where I seemed to hit a layer of gravel with sand on top of it. The soil under the grass is very dark and wet and feels like you could mould it like clay. Is there anything I can do to reduce how damp it is.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This could be a septic, sewer, or water leak. If this stays moist without drying out then the only solution will be to stop the source. This will probably require the help of your local authorities on the matter.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 22, 2020Q.How do fix the patches on the newly laid lawns?
The lawn mower has mowed the new lawns first time and didn't catch the grass and mowed it when it's too wet. Now there are long and big patches on the lawns made by leftover grass after mowing. It's winter here and the lawns are not going to dry soon. How do I fix those patches? Please help.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Rake up the dead grass material and scratch up the surface of the soil. Spread grass seed mixed with sand to help spread it evenly.
You may be able to find autumn seed mixes for patching this time of year.
Water and keep traffic from the area.
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Jonlefat on
May 23, 2020
LeedsQ.Lawn Ruined Due To Lockdown Football Sessions
Are lawn in the back garden is now 1/3 patchy grass the rest hard soil. The soil itself whist not great is ok for turf growth. How can I remove the residual turf and lay down a hardy turf that will take two kids?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/overseeding-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/lagen/high-traffic-lawn-options.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lawn-substitutes/lagen
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ydmeyer on
May 24, 2020Q.My Grass Has Different Colors. How Can I Unify?
Trying to get a more unified look of grass
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through.
If there are different types of grass, you will need to eliminate the grass that you don't want.
If these are discolored spots from disease, you will need to correct the disease or watering habits.
Here are some common diseases that affect grasses:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/treating-lawn-diseases.htm
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stuart.ormson on
June 7, 2020
sk15 3lpQ.Over The Last Few Weeks My Lawn Has Turned Orangy/brown
my lawn was perfectly ok but recently has turned a orangy/brown, wanted to find out how to remedy it , any help appreciated. have uploaded a photo, but it is actually more orange than the photo shows thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This seems to be grass rust! Control will be, mostly, environmental. Chemical means prove ineffective at treating this.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-grass-rust-fungus.htm
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vuyisani.mdlalana on
June 22, 2020
AugrabiesQ.What Must I Do? My Grass Is Very Dry
My grass turn very dry. please assist....
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is very hard to say with such limited information, but this article will help you to know what can cause this type of damage:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/reasons-for-dying-grass.htm
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Cameronhawes67 on
July 10, 2020
Croydon qld 4871Q.How Can I Get Grass To Grow On Bore Water?
Is there any grass growing things I can get to get grass to grow on bore water I only have access to bore water as I work on a station
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Test the water, first, to make sure that it does not container too much of anything from nutrients to heavy metals, and make sure that the pH is within range.
Should results show that everything is in range, then it would not be a bad idea to water with it.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
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