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New lawn seed turning yellow?

SpruceSpruce Posts: 11
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Hi.
I seeded a complete new lawn in Autumn last year but over the last couple of weeks it is all turning yellow.  Can anyone suggest how I may recover it please. 
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It'll improve when the conditions also improve, ie warmer and drier.
    Grass will always tend to have poorer areas over winter, especially if it's a wetter, shadier site. You may need to re sow some too when it's warm enough to germinate.
    How it performs after that depends on climate and conditions, but it also depends on how fussed you are about the appearance, and how much attention you want to give it re spiking, aerating, feeding etc  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • rossdriscoll13rossdriscoll13 Posts: 234
    @janemumford this is due to lack of iron.  It’s natural during the winter because the rain washes nutrients out of the soil.  You need to wait until March and then you can start feeding and over-seeding any bare patches.
  • SpruceSpruce Posts: 11
    Fairygirl said:
    It'll improve when the conditions also improve, ie warmer and drier.
    Grass will always tend to have poorer areas over winter, especially if it's a wetter, shadier site. You may need to re sow some too when it's warm enough to germinate.
    How it performs after that depends on climate and conditions, but it also depends on how fussed you are about the appearance, and how much attention you want to give it re spiking, aerating, feeding etc  :)
    I've just given it Seaweed.  Very fussed about appearance and happy to give it the attention it requires. 😁
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    There's really no point in feeding just now. It's too early. It'll tend to just wash through, as @rossdriscoll13 describes   :)
    It can also be counter productive, because if you get growth, it can just be hit by cold weather, making it weaker and preventing light getting into the base of the shoots.  Alternatively, if it grows a fair bit, you might have to cut it, which isn't always advisable, as being on grass early in the year just compacts the ground.
    Feeding is best done from spring onwards. Late winter/early spring [March] if you're in one of those milder, drier parts of the UK.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    I agree not the right time of year for a seaweed feed.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • MrMowMrMow Posts: 160
    What has your weather been like of late, the more you answer the more I will help :)




    I never knew retirement would be so busy. :smile:




  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited February 2023
    @janemumford A lawn expert has arrived if you would like some really good advice going forward, a good opportunity.

    Good to hear from you @MrMow
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • RedwingRedwing Posts: 1,511
    Fairy  is right; it's winter and it's grass; what do you expect?  Patience is the name of the game. As soon as it warms up it will romp away.
    Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
  • MrMowMrMow Posts: 160
    As per title from the op. NEW LAWN Not established lawn
    I never knew retirement would be so busy. :smile:




  • SpruceSpruce Posts: 11
    I'm afraid I didn't know what to expect (novice gardener)  This is my first time at sowing seed and put a lot of effort in. I was thrilled with the results (especially as those around me tried to dissuade me from having a go). I fully expected to re-seed thin areas in spring.  I used the seaweed as the stuff I have suggests using all year round.  I will wait till spring and do a proper soil test.  Encouraging to know it's probably not all dying and very grateful of constructive criticism.
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