How to fix patchy grass?

[Justforkicks]

 Hi does anyone know how to fix patchy grass?

[Remarka6le]

Hey @Justforkicks , 

Lift the mower height and ease back on how much you’re taking off each cut, as scalping the lawn is one of the quickest ways to end up with thin, patchy grass. Next, give the bare areas a good aerate with a fork to break up compacted soil and let air and water get down to the roots. One thing that worked surprisingly well on my own lawn was the toilet paper and seeds trick, soaking plain toilet paper and grass seeds in water until it breaks down, then spreading it over the thin spots. It helps lock in moisture and encourages new growth. Add in a deep soak once or twice a week and you should see it start filling back in over the next few weeks.

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Justforkicks. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about maintaining a lawn.

 @Remarka6le has offered a great starting point and aerating the lawn is one of the most effective things you can do when grass is struggling to re-establish. Breaking up compacted soil allows water, air and nutrients to reach the roots more easily. From there, applying a light layer of quality topsoil over the bare areas and then re-seeding will really help kickstart new growth and improve overall soil condition. Once the grass has had time to establish, usually after a couple of months, you can look at feeding the lawn with a suitable fertiliser and keeping the water up to it. With a bit of patience and consistent care, those patchy areas should start filling in nicely.

Here's a helpful guide: How to grow grass from lawn seed and How to take care of your lawn.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell