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ZacDuff
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How can I save my lawn?
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Help!
I've had a beautiful lawn for 3 or 4 years. We didn't lay the grass and I assume it's Buffalo.
Since Christmas the lawn has been getting worse and worse.
Any ideas?
Is it a drainage issue? Disease? Grubs?
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Re: How can I save my lawn?
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Hi@ZacDuff,
Welcome to Bunnings Workshop. It's great to have you join the community.
I suspect our members might need a little more information to assist. Can you please tell us where you are based and what the weather has been like in recent times? What is your watering regime? And have you ever fed the lawn?
If you could please let us know, I'm sure our members will be very happy to help.
Thanks,
Jason
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Thanks Jason, good point!
I'm based in Brisbane, it's been quite humid lately.
It started to turn bad around Christmas time and we have had a few big down pours. It hasn't been regular rain but often getting a few inches in one storm then humid days to follow.
That's what made me think drainage issues?
The soil underneath is quite damp
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Sorry, also, I haven't felt the need to water since Christmas due to rain. I do fertilise but not regularly, maybe twice a year
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Hi @ZacDuff,
Your lawn actually looks quite healthy, though I suspect it is under-fertilised. Can you let us know a little more about your fertilisation regime? The type of fertiliser you are using would be helpful.
If you can check a few days after it has rained or you've watered to see if the soil is still saturated, then that would give us a good idea of whether drainage could be an issue and whether the lawn is holding too much water. After a few days from the last watering, the lawn should be drying out.
If your lawn is still quite damp after several days from the last time it received water, you might like to check out this helpful article: How to fix a muddy lawn.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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Thanks Mitch. I use this type of fertiliser, but probably only twice a year and it's generally spread as opposed to precisely measured.
I took some other photos as I've noticed these spots lately which I had read about.
Also, the other photo shows the size of the mango tree. The worst areas are under and around the canopy
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Hello @ZacDuff
The Lawn Solutions Australia 10kg Premium Lawn Fertiliser is a good fertilizer as it has both fast and slow-release granules. According to the application advice it is possible to apply the fertilizer during spring, summer and autumn. But it is suggested not to use it if the temperature is in excess of 30 degrees Celsius.
In regards to the areas with no grass, I suggest tilling the soil and adding top dress over it. I then recommend seeding it with or similar. It will take some time but eventually the seeds will mature and cover up the bald spots on your lawn.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
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