Hi
after we returned from our holidays, we found our front lawn dried up. It wasn’t this bad when it was mowed 2 weeks ago. And was healthy when we went on holidays 6 weeks ago.
Any suggestions how to get it back healthy?
Hi @hisumesh
Water it in the evenings so it soaks in with out the sun,
Give it a good drink tonight. 🙂
Good Evening @hisumesh
I was just looking at the yellowing of my lawn in sections this evening. 🙂 As @Jewelleryrescue has mentioned watering will help, I think the heat is reflected off fences and other hard surfaces and it is a factor of this time of year. You can spray liquid fertiliser over the areas but I would try just water and give it some time. Maybe think of shrubs/trees to break up hard reflected heat on the fence lines.
The lawn does look like its been cut super short as well. Id suggest to go up a notch or two for the time being (until that yellowing dissapears)
Dave
Thanks a lot mate. Have done that. Will do that a bit more regularly for the next few weeks
Thanks a lot mate. Will try as suggested.
How is your lawn recovering @hisumesh? Let us know if you need further assistance. We're here to help.
Jason
Hi @Jason
Thanks for checking. Recovery has been really slow. I can see some green shots popping up but only few and far between. I have been watering regularly. Rains have also helped with that. Any recommendations in terms of fertiliser or lawn builder that I can use?
Had put in a lot of effort towards the lawn. While it wasn’t perfect before, it was much more healthier. Sad to see it this way but hopeful and determined to bring it back. Appreciate the support of this forum and grateful for the same.
Hello @hisumesh
I propose aerating the lawn with an aerating tool then applying Yates 30L Waterwise Granular Soil Wetter which will help with water retention. For fertilizing I suggest Scotts Lawn Builder 8kg All Lawn Types Lawn Food. During these warm months, I suggest not cutting the lawn too low so that water will not evaporate too fast from the soil.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @EricL
@Thanks mate. Will try doing as suggested.
Attaching the sections of the lawn after watering for last two weeks.
unfortunately I was on holidays and asked someone to mow the lawn for me. Didn’t realise he would cut it this short. Hope the lawn grows back with some effort and time.
thanks a lot for this forum for advice and suggestions in my DIY journey.
sumesh
Hi @hisumesh,
It appears there is still plenty of life left in your lawn, as shown by the green shoots. It will just take some time to recover.
Mitchell
Thanks a lot @MitchellMc
Hi All
I am looking for guidance on 2 things related to my lawn.
1) As can be seen from the image, my lawn is thickness/green patches are uneven. What should I do to fix this? How often should I do it? How long will it take for the results to show up?
2) There is a section of lawn which despite all efforts (and thanks to all the advice and guidance from here) I’ve not been able to regenerate. I’m thinking for re-laying it as a DIY project . Any guidance on how I should go about? My lawn is buffalo. Attached is the section I’m referring in to.
Thanks in advance
From the first photo, your lawn actually looks reasonably healthy overall. Buffalo naturally shows some lighter and thinner patches, especially through warmer weather or after periods of uneven watering. The best thing you can do here is apply a good quality buffalo safe lawn fertiliser and keep the water up to it through summer. With consistent watering and feeding, you should start to see the colour even out and the lawn thicken over the next four to six weeks. Regular mowing, without taking too much height off at once, will also help it spread and fill in over time.
Looking at the second section, I agree with you that it doesn’t look like it’s going to regenerate well on its own. You’ve clearly had some success there, but if it has stalled despite watering and care, re-laying that patch is a sensible option. Before laying new buffalo turf, remove the existing grass and roots completely and take the time to check why it struggled in the first place. Often it comes down to compacted soil, poor soil quality, or inconsistent moisture in that spot. Improving the base will make a big difference to the outcome.
I’d recommend loosening the soil, removing any debris, and adding a layer of good quality topsoil to give the new turf the best chance. Once laid, water it thoroughly and keep it consistently moist while it establishes. Buffalo usually takes a few weeks to properly knit into the soil, and after that you should see it start to blend in with the rest of the lawn. If you stick with it, you’re definitely on the right track and the lawn should come together nicely.
Here's a helpful guide: How to lay turf.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Hi @MitchellMc
Thank you very much for the response and guidance.
Will work on the relaying the lawn. Given I will be doing this myself and doing it for the first time, I was thinking of doing it in parts (say a quarter section to begin with before proceeding further). This is to see how I go and learn mistakes early and inexpensively 🙂 Let me know if there are any downsides to this approach.
also any recommendations as to when I should try to complete the relaying? Should I aim to complete this before summer gets over?
It really depends on the weather conditions in your location, @hisumesh. It's typically best to lay turf at the end of Spring, when the weather hasn't heated up yet. In summer, it can be hard to keep grass alive, especially on those extreme heat days. Doing it in sections is OK, but you might find the joins take a while to blend together.
