Tag Archives: Waterlogging

Waterlogging refers to the saturation of soil with water. Soil becomes waterlogged when saturated with water. Its air phase becomes restricted and anaerobic conditions prevail.

Waterlogging of the soil stops air getting in. Grass can survive being underwater for a short period of time. It will struggle and die if exposed to excess water for a prolonged period.

Dealing with a waterlogged lawn

On a lawn it is usually due to poor drainage. Water needs somewhere to go and if this becomes restricted the water will sit in the soil.

Find out how to deal with excess water on your lawn in these blog articles.

Mowing your lawn in the winter

Should I mow my lawn in the winter? On my rounds as a lawn care technician, I am often asked this by customers. My answer is always “it depends“. From a horticultural perspective, grass does not “usually” need mowing during the winter. Grass needs a temperature of at least 5°C for shoot growth. Soil temperatures in the winter are… Read More »

Coping with a waterlogged lawn

A waterlogged lawn is a very fragile thing and can be completely destroyed in a few minutes by heavy boots or an quick game of football. This post is to just take a look at why the a wet lawn is susceptible to damage, how to prevent it, and how to bring it back if it does end up… Read More »

Rain, rain and more rain!

Nearly three weeks of heavy April showers in 2012 and lawns all over south Manchester are starting to look lush and green, if not a bit soggy!If you are experiencing a lot of rain and your lawn is looking rather drowned at the moment the most important thing you can do is keep off it as much as… Read More »