How to fix cracks in lawn soil and make it nutrient rich?

Ash-Say on 03/01/2017 - 21:01

I need advice of fellow Ozbargainers who are expert in maintaining lawn.

My lawn has started developing cracks and this issue has become worse since the beginning of summer. Grass has become yellowish at quite a few places and the cracks develop where the grass is completed dried.

Google search suggests that the soil lacks wetting and it is also depleted of nutrients. Should I put a layer of organic compost followed by fertiliser to rectify this issue? If yes, which of the following options I should use.

1) http://anlscape.com.au/Products/composts-and-soil-conditione…

2) https://www.bunnings.com.au/richgro-25l-all-purpose-organic-…

3) https://www.bunnings.com.au/hortico-15kg-organic-lawn-fertil…

Alternatively, please advise your solution.

General Discussion

Comments

  • bluesky on 04/01/2017 - 00:42

    In the long-run, the mulching lawnmovers really work, to keep the lawn lush without any extra fertiliser. But this takes time, as in a few years. If you need to take remedial action now, it is not going to help in the short-term. But something to consider for the long-term after you fix your lawn.

    The other thing is avoid cutting the lawn grass too low or scalping the lawn. To keep lawn healthy, during winter/cool periods, using a pitchfork and stabbing the lawn to aerate it is supposed to be good (we only did a little of this; hard work :-)).

    Still, managed to convert a very clayish/unhealthy lawn to one that is fairly lush now. Mostly due to the self-mulching, I think. Also, saves having to empty grass catcher :-)

    • Ash-Say on 04/01/2017 - 06:33
      +1

      cool advice. I think scalping is also contributing to my lawn disaster.

  • voteoften on 04/01/2017 - 00:59

    My understanding that one of the best ways to wet the soil is to water it with water with soap/detergent in it. I guess it breaks up the waxes and oils.

  • Stewardo on 04/01/2017 - 18:36

    water with hand sprayer at dusk or dawn. Don't do it during sunny hours
    Use organic lawn top soil, to top dress lawn
    Mow every 2 weeks
    Use Shirley's no 17
    Use dinamic lifter
    Use soil wetting agent for lawns.

    • Ash-Say on 04/01/2017 - 19:01

      Thanks. What height no. do you use for lawn mower?

      I am doing 3.

  • Stewardo on 04/01/2017 - 20:45

    It depends on the species of grass
    Buffalo sir Walter palmetto etc setting three is good

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join