Stalk issue in UK lawn

apswift2 · Jun 24, 2024

Hi…Bit of a newbie but been trying to get my lawn looking better this year.
I over seeded and fertilised in late April. Grass is growing fine and the actual grass is looking ok, however, I have lots of stalky type stems scattered throughout the lawn which appear to be dead as they are brown/yellow. They are very tough and roots seem very strong and deep if you try to pull them out.Just looking for advice on what they are and how to get rid of them?

casts_by_fly · Jun 24, 2024

seedhead stalks from your regular grass. Mow a little lower next time and put down a quarter pound of nitrogen per 1k to get the grass growing. Also, spring seedings aren't the best, so plan for some fall overseed

apswift2 · Jun 24, 2024

Thank you. Would using a scarifier on the highest setting help? I only put fertiliser down near the beginning of May. Will it be too soon to put nitrogen down?

casts_by_fly · Jun 25, 2024

The scarifier might, but you’re going into summer so I wouldn’t stress the grass too much. Just mow it low once and let the green grass grow over top. the stalks will break down in time.

not sure how much you put down, but assuming it wasn’t over a pound then you’d be fine to put down a quarter pound of nitrogen.

Stalk issue in UK lawn

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