On Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:24:24 +0000, hollierose
wrote:


There is a black stuff which has appeared in the grass in my garden.

Almost certain its Algae , like black slime!

Comes when the lawn is a bit bare , and has been waterlogged.
Anything overhanging like trees can make the situation worse..
Can also be found on turf that is on heavy soil which has been
mistreated.

Get rid of it by using lawn sand, but it will come back unless the
under lying causes are dealt with.

Spiking, top dressing, drainage etc, in fact normal lawn care will
help.

Derek
www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info