Was it laid or sown whilst dry? poke a fork randomly in the soils and brush
if sharp sand. Fill-in the the bald spots too and everything should be ok.
Col.
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"JT" wrote in message
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Thanks for your thoughts



1 What have you growing near it that may change the soil acid/alkali
levels?
Nothing

Counts out changes in alkaline or acids then


2 Is there a clay subsoil much lower down?
0ne foot down clay

Ok.......How *do* you expect the water to drain away? Clay will act as a
barrier to the water drainage. Low levels in the clay produce wet patches
much like a bowl. Unless you are relaying onto a GOOD drainage material
try...

Removing top 3" of turf/soil.
Herringbone the area to a depth of 6-8" with a French drain effect around
4"
wide leading out to a free drain area or sump, fill with pea shingle. Lay
a
layer of woven polypropelene over the drain areas and recover using
quality
soil, weed free, and relay with new turf where required adding some
quality
seed as you go in the mix.

3 If you remove the top 2" what does it smell like?
ok

Negates dead matter casuing the problem

4 In the "Circle" is there any drainage away under the rim?
Now theres a point, no....

I will have a word with the landscaper

Word?

Try the words.... "It need relaying because you didn't provide drainage"
It might help

;-)