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Hi all,
Want some opinions on this Sir Walter Buffalo lawn. Starting the spring reno.
I've included a few photos of different parts of the lawn.
Is this dead material on top considered thatch? Should I remove it?
Thanks!
Hi @mjwalsh,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're really pleased to have you join us.
Your lawn is looking great to me!
How high and "spongy" is it? When was the turf originally laid? Or when was the last time it was de-thatched? And what's your current watering and feeding regime?
Please note that a couple of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts are taking a well-earned break at the moment, so there might be a bit of a delay before one can get back to you with their thoughts on the best approach for your lawn. In the meantime, let me tag @homeinmelbourne and @Adam_W for their advice.
Jason
Not very high or spongy and it was dethached last summer so it's probably fine.
Was just wondering if any of that dead grass on the top should be removed (shown in the other photos). Another photo above showing the height and condition.
At this stage it's had a low mow and good watering/fertilise today to kick off spring.
Hi @mjwalsh,
The dead grass on top is just older grass. Coming out of winter, Buffalo tends to have this. This material starts to sink into the lawn, and that becomes thatch.
Your lawn currently just needs some fertiliser. However, you could dethatch and scarify it, but it's a big process, and your lawn will take a couple of seasons to recover fully. At this stage, if it hasn't become spongey underfoot, I would just fertilise and enjoy your lawn.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
