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Hi
The grass on the council nature strip has weeds growing all over it in different sections and there are patches and discoloured spots. How do I fix this?
Hi @AJ-DIYer,
To fix up the grass area on your council nature strip, it’s important to address both the weeds and the bare or discoloured patches. First, I recommend aerating the area to help improve the soil structure and allow better water and nutrient penetration. You can do this by using a garden fork or a lawn aerator tool, which will create small holes in the ground and relieve compaction.
Next, topdressing the area with a quality topsoil will help provide nutrients to the grass and improve soil health. This can also assist with levelling the ground if you have uneven patches. After topdressing, you can re-seed the bare patches with a lawn seed mix suitable for your local conditions, ensuring the seed is lightly raked into the soil and kept moist until it germinates.
However, if the area is quite small and you're after quicker, more reliable results, you might consider removing the existing grass and weeds entirely, then laying new turf, like Buffalo grass. Buffalo is a hardy, low-maintenance grass that thrives in a variety of conditions, and laying new turf will give you an instant, lush lawn, saving you several months of trying to rejuvenate the area with seeding.
Here's a helpful step-by-step guide: How to repair a lawn.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
