If your lawn is suffering from persistent waterlogging, it’s time to improve the drainage and aerate the lawn, particularly in any specific wet patches. Improving the drainage will help prevent patchy grass.
The technique for this is straightforward – take a garden fork and spike the lawn where water tends to settle. Each forking should be about six inches deep and spaced around 12 inches apart.
This depth will drain the water below the roots of the existing grass. The existing grass will benefit from increased airflow to the roots, known as aeration, and the holes also help to reduce compaction.
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Once you’ve forked the ground and improved the drainage, sprinkle some winter grass seed into any thin or bare patches. This seed is specially designed to germinate in lower temperatures, making it perfect for repairing the lawn during the winter months.
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