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Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
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Hi everyone,

A gardening newbie here. 

Our front lawn, which is very small is looking healthy in the main except at the edge where it meets the paving. We’ve had lots of rain so I’m not sure what the problem is, can someone help? I’ve posted some photos below...



Many thanks,

Ed
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  • Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
    I forgot say that the front garden is north facing but I don’t think that’s the issue as the grass at the back of the front garden (closest to the house and abutting a border) is OK. 

    Hope soneone one can help. 

    Cheers,

    Ed
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Has someone being walking on it to cut off the corner?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    My first thought is that visitors to your front door keep cutting the corner and walking across that area.  



    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    I'm wondering if it also has something to do with the footings for the paving .
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    AnniD said:
    I'm wondering if it also has something to do with the footings for the paving .
    You may well be right @AnniD ... it looks a bit poor right down the side of the driveway ... possible the soil is shallower there, or maybe was compressed when the paving was installed and is now lacking in aeration and moisture etc.  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    perhaps all the crud which collects under the car is dripping off when it's wet and rain is washing it to those areas ?
    Devon.
  • madpenguinmadpenguin Posts: 2,543
    AnniD said:
    I'm wondering if it also has something to do with the footings for the paving .
    I get this at the edge of my lawn.Loads of concrete underneath!
    “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Any, or all of, the above @Edward.francis ... ;)

    Planting something prickly , as suggested, will deter the lazy visitors, or unwanted ones, if that's the likely reason. I'd tend to agree with that too, looking at the layout.

    If there's an underlying problem with the soil, you can check that out by spiking with a fork. If you then want to plant a shrub, or just repair the grass, that'll help anyway.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Edward.francisEdward.francis Posts: 123
    Hmm interesting, thank you everyone. With regards to people walking on it I think that is unusual actually. There's only two of us in the house and we always use the path and I've never seen the post person do it either. However, it's obviously in a place which is most susceptible so I will keep an eye on that.

    The other suggestion about drainage, footings and soil is quite a possibility. The house was built last year and the turf laid mid 2019. Knowing the builders I suspect there's concrete beneath. It probably slopes up from the back so the depth at the fron t is probably shallow. I will prod with a fork and report back.

    What does yellow grass signify - too much/not enough water? Under nourished? too much/not enough light? or something else?

    If it is the drainage/footings issue is there anything that I can do cheaply to improve the situation?

    Many thanks for your time.

    Ed
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    We have a similar problem with pavement footing along the edge of our front lawn. I'm willing to bet you wouldn't have to dig down very far to find concrete. My OH dug out about 6 inches or so from the edge and replaced the soil with decent stuff. As it dries out so quickly and tends to attract ants, he tries to keep it well watered throughout the summer months. 
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