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Make Yellow Lawns Green Again with Easy 'Screwdriver Test' to Revitalize
With the UK reeling from exceedingly high temperatures in the past couple of months as well as a drought declared in two-thirds of England and the whole of Wales, lawns and gardens are in the roughest shape they’ve been in years.
TL;DR
- High temperatures and drought in the UK have left lawns in poor condition.
- Brown lawns may be dormant rather than dead, a survival mechanism for grass.
- The 'screwdriver test' involves pushing a screwdriver into the lawn to check soil dryness and compaction.
- Aerating lawns creates channels for oxygen, moisture, and nutrients, encouraging root growth and improving soil structure.
- The best time to aerate depends on grass type and climate, ideally when grass is actively growing and the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
- Aeration methods include spike, slice, and core aerators, with choices depending on garden size and condition.