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newly laid turf going yellow in places

etcetc · 2008-01-30 13:47:58

laid turf lawn in late august now i see lots of areas turning yellow what should i do?

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30-01-2008 2:47pm

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etcetc

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laid turf lawn in late august

now i see lots of areas turning yellow

what should i do?

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#2 31-01-2008 1:12am
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If it is not a low fertility problem (will green up with a feed in spring), it is more than likely a water-logging/soil compaction issue.
This excess water within the pores of the soil reduces the amount of oxygen and nutrients normally available to the grass, causing it to weaken and yellow.
There are some helpful tips here.... How To Revive Your Lawn After the Rain

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#3 31-01-2008 2:03am
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thanks

will give it a forking then

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