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Gloucestershire Turf have been providing our turf and landscaping smarts to the region for a generation. Through that time we’ve witnessed seasonal extremes including droughts and record rainfall. This post is dedicated to managing a water logged lawn.
In 2007 Gloucestershire witnessed “The Floods”. A spell of unrelenting summer rain culminating 78mm of rainfail on July 20th. This period of history is now bookmarked as the wettest June and July since records began in 1776.
The weather of Spring 2018 was another historic chapter in Gloucestershire weather patterns and for landscaping companies. It was the wettest April in over a decade. Turf fields were been deluged by rain, followed by snow and yet more rain again. This has resulted in a backlog of orders as our clients have patiently waited for conditions to improve so we can execute your orders.
A water logged lawn occurs when water sits on the surface of the soil and drains slowly and in some cases not at all. Once the water settles, oxygen is unable to penetrate the roots. The result is a lawn that is unable to grow and susceptible to turf diseases.
Our goal here is to aid drainage so that your lawn can absorb oxygen and sunlight again. Our first step is to aerate, or pierce the surface, of your lawn. While there are many devices on the market for this, including aeration boots, a trusty garden rake will suffice.
As the weather clears and the water disperses be sure to keep footfall on the lawn to a minimum. Spot check the lawn to remove any debris and any over traits of turf diseases. If you’re is in a state of dis-repair you may consider stripping the surface and laying a new bed of turf.
It’s worth noting that water logging, even under moderate rainfall, can often be caused by poor landscaping. Before turf or seeding your new lawn the soil needs to be adequately prepared to ensure there is adequate drainage. This is particularly important when dealing clay or heavily compacted soils.
Does your lawn need rehab or do you need to start afresh? If you’re in doubt, please contact our team of turf suppliers in Gloucestershire. Our landscapers are friendly, helpful and go the extra yard to ensure the job is completed to your satisfaction.