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What's wrong with my new lawn?

kprmclkprmcl Posts: 1
in Problem solving
Laid this lawn last summer with good quality lawn and top soil. Initially took really well, but over winter it's been struggling a lot.

I think the issue is down to lack of direct sunlight. Due to the position of the garages at either side, the lawn gets virtually no sunlight at the moment.

Is this what the issue might be, or is it likely to be something else?




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  • CrazybeeladyCrazybeelady Posts: 778
    Hello, I'm not remotely an expert and I'm sure someone else will be along to better help. But for what its worth, I wouldn't worry too much about it, my grass always looks rubbish in Winter, always lots of moss etc. It's good again by the Summer. You're not supposed to leave fallen leaves on it, though I doubt the few you have there would make much difference!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Most 'lawns' look pretty  poor by this time of year, so I wouldn't worry too much. 
    I'd take all that area round your tree away anyway - it'll benefit the tree, as having grass growing right up against the trunk is never a great idea, and the grass is competition for the water and nutrients your tree needs. You can always plant some spring bulbs or some lightweight groundcover to improve that section. Or just put a mulch of bark or compost down. 
    The tree will also cast shade, and grass doesn't do very well in that kind of site. Shade of any kind will encourage some moss, but that can be remedied later in the year  :)
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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Grass grows at temps of 8C and more.  In winter it will stop growing, have a tendency to be very wet unless you have a golf or bowling green type surface.   Most lawns look sad at this time of year.

    There are things you can do t improve the health and vigour of your lawn but not until March/April.   You certainly don't want to be tramping all over it whilst it's wet or frosted as that will just compact the soil and damage the grass.

    Have a look at the articles on this RHS link.  You'll find them helpful - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/garden-features/lawns

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