Mowing ..

**Rallye Sport** · 23-12-2018, 07:45 PM

Dry spots could be a number of things. Not sure if you guys get water repellent soil like we do in WA but maybe try some soil wetter and/or punching some holes with a fork to get the water down.
Check the retic uniformity and rates with some catch cups. About 10mm twice a week, once again WA conditions, should keep couch going well.
Also check the wind isn't affecting the sprinklers.
Hope that helps as a start.

roddy1960 · 24-12-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rallye Sport

Dry spots could be a number of things. Not sure if you guys get water repellent soil like we do in WA but maybe try some soil wetter and/or punching some holes with a fork to get the water down.
Check the retic uniformity and rates with some catch cups. About 10mm twice a week, once again WA conditions, should keep couch going well.
Also check the wind isn't affecting the sprinklers.
Hope that helps as a start.

Good advice ..This is the stuff ..

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lawn-Aer...gtHE:rk:2:pf:0.

we used it years ago on the bowls green .. Aerating particularly dry ground and later scarifying the lawn to dethatch helps the whole lawn. Even if you don't want to buy something like this https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lawn-Aer...gtHE:rk:2:pf:0 make a home made block of wood with spikes/nails and attach a handle to help water penetrate to reach the root zone as Rallye Sport mentioned . Never tried these but can't possibly hurt in this regard too .

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rolling-....c100005.m1851 .. OR......https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lawn-Aer....c100005.m1851 ..Don't step on the dog's tail though !!!!!!!!!!!! Yelp ....