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GRASS ACTION THINK YOUR LAWN IS BEYOND HELP? HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF IT’... WATERLOGGED “If lawn is submerged for a couple of days but drains away shortly after, you're not likely to have any problems,” says Steve Jackson. “Once water subsides, aerating and lightly top dressing will help it breathe again.” If there is a systemic problem with waterlogged soil, he recommends installing drainage. “Lawn can only tolerate wet feet for so long and will suffer in the long run if the problem isn't addressed,” he says. DRY AS A BONE The lawn may look mostly dead, but if there's any hint of green, there's hope. “Lawn is quite resilient and can often bounce back," says Steve Halliday. “Give it a drink and watch to see if the water soaks in or runs off — if it runs off, the soil has become water- repellent or hydrophobic.” Apply a soil wetter. HARD-PACKED “A compacted soil prevents water and nutrients from reaching lawn roots,” explains Rachel Okell. “Use a corer to remove plugs of soil from the ground and top dress with good-quality sand.” I Keep a close eye on your lawn |! SADLY NEGLECTED ‘aaj during growing seasons and Cut back an overgrown lawn in stages, ‘onitor for potential problems, — sq you can assess the situation. "If it can be nip them in the bud saved, remove weeds, aerate, dethatch, feed and top dress,” says Steve Halliday. Scan the 1 Holman gear drive sprinkler head on base, $24.49, |/N: 0131810. 2 Munns Professional QR code ‘Green Dominator’ lawn fertiliser concentrate, $33.5/1L, I/N: 0190814. 3 Cyclone timber handle long thatching rake, $64.90, /N: 0318002. 4 Pope small garden hose reel with ———_> 410m x 8mm hose, $39, I/N: 0281648. 5 Scotts handheld fertiliser spreader in Green, $24.59, IN: 3351482. 6 Yates ‘Grub Kill & Protect’ for lawns insecticide, $21.41/7509, Find out how to banish bald spots: I/N: 0207186. 7 Trojan all steel spiked aerator, $30.55, I/N: 0131548. 8 Seasol lawn bunnings.com.au/fix-bare-patches-in-the-lawn top dress mix, $8.17/25L, I/N: 0274165. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. Rea d i t! bunnings.com.au | () bunnings |) bunnings 39
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