Alan Holmes wrote:
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We moved house last year, and I've noticed the lawn is in quite bad
condition.
To start with, there are numerous pot-holes and uneven patches which
can be noticed as you walk on the grass, some of which could turn your
ankle. This makes it impossible to cut the grass down to a fairly short
level as my rotary mower just grounds itself and can't be pushed.
Secondly, the grass has a 'spongy' feel when walked upon. Could this be
due to a build up of thatch? There are patches where I can see a lot of
clover and other weeds, but very little grass.
Thirdly, I know the soil is heavy clay based, and there are also
numerous trees surrounding the garden. Could this be causing drainage
problems?

I would fill in the potholes, water with Verdone to kill off the weeds, and
wait until next year to see what the changes are, if any!

Alan


The potholes and cracks are almost too numerous to count. It's a
general problem all over the lawn. Almost like a ploughed field in
places.
I'd like to get to the state where it's possible to bounce a football
on the grass and not break an ankle running around on it. Is that too
much to ask?