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This lawn is suffering from compaction and nutrients are failing to get to the roots.
It needs aerating, scarifying and fertilising.
Hi Adrian, thanks for that. It was scarified in the autumn and has had a fertiliser treatment but it hasn't been aerated. Is compaction the primary issue here?
This yellowing is a typical symptom of of the grass suffering over the winter, and aeration and fertilisation should improve it dramatically.
Looks patchy which might be a particular species affected by drought. Test the drainage by pouring a bucket of water over a small area - look for beading on the surface or slow drainage as a sign of compaction - the soil gets hydrophobic as part of this and repels water - you'll need to aerate with hollow tines and top dress - you might need some wetting agent to help the moisture percolate properly and reduce the surface tension.
Richard@Progreen
Hmm, to me there are sufficient areas that appear to have a slightly pink tinge to look carefully at red thread. More close-up pics would be useful. If RT, possible fungicide, more feed and aeration good.