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Soft Lawn

poultonj14-C20kxhapoultonj14-C20kxha Posts: 10
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Hi. Can’t anyone help me - my lawn has gone soft on foot and when I stand on it parts sink. I am also seeing patches of mud on the lawn appear.

what could this be and how can I solve it? Pictures attached 

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    If the rainfall in your area hasn't been excessive then this could be caused by a water leak from your property or a neighbouring one, or maybe a blocked drain. It's one of those problems that isn't apparent until you start to sink when you walk over the lawn. This might help you find out if there is a leak from your property. https://theleakspecialists.co.uk/garden-leaks/

  • WaterbutWaterbut Posts: 344
    To much moss perhaps.
  • 1sthomegarden1sthomegarden Posts: 22
    I'd suggest the following Scarify, aerate, feed and overseed. Then let the Autumn rain do it's work
  • bédébédé Posts: 3,095
    edited September 2023
    If drainage, or lack of it, is the problem, something more drastic may be needed.

    Dig a couple of trial holes and inspect.
     location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand.
    "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
  • susiesue22susiesue22 Posts: 26
    You'd need to dig holes and see if there could be a broken pipe or some blockages somewhere. Grass doens't become soggy suddenly so there must be a reason. Overflow from a neighbour might be the reason. That happened to me in my last garden.
    I dont think feeding and seeding would help until the problem is sorted.
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