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Weed identification
Brian Powell
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I have been having problems with this weed in the lawn which is getting more prolific. It resembles a mushroom or fungal spore. I have failed to rake it out as it just breaks up and I have treated with Verdone but it doesn't touch it.
Any help would be appreciated
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That's dog lichen, it's not a weed. Treatment - none, but you need to improve the drainage drastically by getting a fork and going quite deep, 4-6 inches and lifting the lawn. Brush in good quantities of sharp sand and grit. You'll need to do this 5 or 6 times a year as your ground is compacted and the drainage is very poor. Shade is probably a problem where this is, sowing grass seed suitable for shady area's would help. You won't cure this easily unless you went to the expense of lifting the whole lot, then opening up the top 12 inches of soil and adding plenty of grit and sharp sand mixed with compost.
Ditto Dave
It might be unfriendly, but it looks so pretty!
Well, if you like it, leave it. It's your garden.
Many thanks for the info. Yes it is shady, probably compacted and full of tree roots. Sounds like a job for spring
Cheers
Brian