We have Kikuyu lawn in our garden which naturally dies back in the winter. We watered it twice in winter in order to let it go through this natural process.
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| Just after winter |
The lawn treatment started by mowing the lawn on the lowest possible setting. We then followed up with a scarifier to remove the dead thatch. It seems like such a harsh process as the ground was almost bare at the end of the process. It is a very dusty job so it's advisable to wear a dust mask and goggles.
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| Scarification in progress |
Scarification removes organic material from around the base of the grass plants that can prevent dense grass growth and can encourage the growth of fungus and bacteria. It is best carried out at the beginning of spring so that the grass is actively growing and will fill any spaces created in the process. If growth is slow there is a higher risk that the gaps will be filled by weeds.
The scarification was followed by aerating the soil. We performed this manually with garden forks. If you have a larger lawn area it’s much easier to use a spiked roller. We then applied an organic fertiliser and added top dressing. We completed the process with a deep watering.
7 weeks later we have a healthy, green lawn and our neighbours honestly say that the grass is greener on the other side!
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| 7 weeks later |
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