How to revive dry lawn?

[hisumesh]

     

Hi

after we returned from our holidays, we found our front lawn dried up. It wasn’t this bad when it was mowed 2 weeks ago. And was healthy when we went on holidays 6 weeks ago.

Any suggestions how to get it back healthy?

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @hisumesh 

Water it in the evenings  so it soaks in with out  the sun,

Give it  a good  drink tonight.  

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @hisumesh 

I was just looking at the yellowing of my lawn in sections this evening. As @Jewelleryrescue has mentioned watering will help, I think the heat is reflected off fences and other hard surfaces and it is a factor of this time of year. You can spray liquid fertiliser over the areas but I would try just water and give it some time. Maybe think of shrubs/trees to break up hard reflected heat on the fence lines.

The lawn does look like its been cut super short as well. Id suggest to go up a notch or two for the time being (until that yellowing dissapears)

Dave

[hisumesh]

Thanks a lot mate. Have done that. Will do that a bit more regularly for the next few weeks

[hisumesh]

Thanks a lot mate. Will try as suggested.

[Jason]

How is your lawn recovering @hisumesh? Let us know if you need further assistance. We're here to help.

Jason

[hisumesh]

Hi @Jason 

Thanks for checking. Recovery has been really slow. I can see some green shots popping up but only few and far between. I have been watering regularly. Rains have also helped with that. Any recommendations in terms of fertiliser or lawn builder that I can use?

Had put in a lot of effort towards the lawn. While it wasn’t perfect before, it was much more healthier. Sad to see it this way but hopeful and determined to bring it back. Appreciate the support of this forum and grateful for the same.

[EricL]

Hello @hisumesh 

I propose aerating the lawn with an aerating tool then applying Yates 30L Waterwise Granular Soil Wetter which will help with water retention. For fertilizing I suggest Scotts Lawn Builder 8kg All Lawn Types Lawn Food. During these warm months, I suggest not cutting the lawn too low so that water will not evaporate too fast from the soil. 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[hisumesh]

Hi @EricL 

@Thanks mate. Will try doing as suggested.

Attaching the sections of the lawn after watering for last two weeks.

unfortunately I was on holidays and asked someone to mow the lawn for me. Didn’t realise he would cut it this short. Hope the lawn grows back with some effort and time.

thanks a lot for this forum for advice and suggestions in my DIY journey.

sumesh 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @hisumesh,

It appears there is still plenty of life left in your lawn, as shown by the green shoots. It will just take some time to recover.

Mitchell