A reader question about how to revive a well trodden, compacted lawn. This is a common problem in the winter months and especially on smaller lawns that get a lot of use. I looks at the reasons it is bad for your lawn and how to restore the soil structure to bring it back for the summer.
Soil compaction is one of the most common, but least known problems with lawns in the UK. Around half of the volume of a healthy soil is gaps and channels. These channels allow air and moisture to pass down into the soil, allowing it to “breathe”. Compaction is the act of compressing the soil so that these gaps are no longer there. Read More »
I received this question as a comment on another question, but I though that it was a good enough to expand upon. Patches of bare earth is a common complaint with lawns. Dear Kris, I have a lawn that is not the best quality but in the past has been hard wearing. The lawn is open to three… Read More »
