Garden

[peterinbangkok]

Hi,

We hava small garden around our house & have never maintained one before. Since the last 6 months, we have noticed that on the 3 sides, no grass is growing in many places & there is sand instead. We have put more earth & manure. But its the same problem. Could someone let me know why has that happened? And what should we do to stop it from happening.

Any advice would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Peter.

[doggie888888]

I assume you mean the grass keeps dying off even after you re-plant? Is it becasue the area is too shady? Also, after you plant, good idea to water regularly to prevent it drying out until it is established , then you may cut down on the watering a little. Check with your nursery/gardener what type of grass is best for the area you intend (sunny, shady, good drainage etc etc). Good luck.

[samuijimmy]

It's probably happening because it is drying out too quickly... with the sandy soil...

Ideally some heavier soil mixed in would be better (if you can find it)... You could also try using fine coconut fiber, sold in large bags mixed in the soil to a depth of a good six inches... this should help hold the moisture in the ground where the roots need to pickup moisture.... Putting fiber just on top will not help... it should be mixed with the existing soil/sand... (perhaps too, there is rubble below the sand that is causing the problem.... take it out! )

You can either go to the local garden centre & get more turf (same kind.... take a sample if what you have) or you could make plugs from ares doing well... it fills in fairly quickly... but fill the holes with the soil mix!

Using some 8 24 24 fertilizer will help the roots develop, after you replant... manure is not ideal for a lawn.

Keep the newly planted areas moist by sprinkling a few times a day.... until it develops... Ideally do a few weeks before the rainy season starts.

You may find it easier to redo the whole area to get it level, take out the good turf & keep in in the shade.... not stacked ! Then place back onto the newly worked & leveled soil... and firm it down...

Yes hard work! .... but look at it as exercise!

Edited May 31, 2010 by samuijimmy

[gardening9966]

It's probably happening because it is drying out too quickly... with the sandy soil...

Ideally some heavier soil mixed in would be better (if you can find it)... You could also try using fine coconut fiber, sold in large bags mixed in the soil to a depth of a good six inches... this should help hold the moisture in the ground where the roots need to pickup moisture.... Putting fiber just on top will not help... it should be mixed with the existing soil/sand... (perhaps too, there is rubble below the sand that is causing the problem.... take it out! )

You can either go to the local garden centre & get more turf (same kind.... take a sample if what you have) or you could make plugs from ares doing well... it fills in fairly quickly... but fill the holes with the soil mix!

Using some 8 24 24 fertilizer will help the roots develop, after you replant... manure is not ideal for a lawn.

Keep the newly planted areas moist by sprinkling a few times a day.... until it develops... Ideally do a few weeks before the rainy season starts.

You may find it easier to redo the whole area to get it level, take out the good turf & keep in in the shade.... not stacked ! Then place back onto the newly worked & leveled soil... and firm it down...

Yes hard work! .... but look at it as exercise!

Hi.

See if the affected area is shady due to tree or awnings or anything that is the cause of shade. There are mainly 3 species of grass that are used locally identified as Malaysian grass , Japanese grass and the Thai Nuan Noi.By the description you have given there may be more than just shades that affects the grass. See how thick the sand is ; normally it should not be more than 1 to 1.5 cm in thickness.Again what kind of sand do you fill your ground with?You should use natural fertilisers. Moisture in the ground is also a point to take in view.Do you own a pet. Urination by your pet is also an adverse effect. cos urine contains ammonia and it kills the grass.