How to revive Kikuyu lawn?

[kashifrana]

Hello. Anyone has idea is this a fungus in lawn?Also what type of grass is this? (As per google its kikuyu)

There are dried patches. I am watering 3 times but not recovering. Also I did the soap test for armyworm and cricket (I can hear at night time) but I noticed only several spiders and centipedes came out. Appreciated if someone can advise how to cure it.

[MitchellMc]

Hi @kashifrana,

I do not see anything that would point to a fungus being present and causing damage to your lawn. Fungus tends to develop in lawns that are not well-draining. You will tend to see blackened or yellow splotches on the leaf blades when a fungus is present.

How often are you watering? One long soak once every 2-3 days should be enough at this time of the year. 

The grass looks to be Kikuyu. I'd recommend you aerate the lawn, spread a 10mm layer of top dressing over it, ensuring you don't cover the blades entirely, and then re-seed with lawn seed.

Here's a helpful guide: How to take care of your lawn.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[kashifrana]

Hi Mitchell

Thanks for your response. That is very helpful.  I will follow these steps. I am watering every day evening time. Do you think, I need to spray grub killer and liquid fertilizer or seasol? Kindly if you can recommend the products

[MitchellMc]

Hi @kashifrana,

First, it's best to water in the morning, which allows the water to evaporate during the day and soak in. Watering at night is a good way to develop fungus on a lawn, as the water keeps the soil and leaves damp for several hours. Also, no need to water every day. It's much better to give the lawn a long soak every few days so the water penetrates down to the roots where it is needed.

A liquid fertiliser like PowerFeed would be a good idea. I wouldn't apply a grub spray unless there are signs of them. Grubs typically destroy circles of the lawn as they eat the roots, and I do not see those signs on your lawn.

Mitchell