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Do you have unsightly tyre marks or ruts on your lawn? Whether it’s from a car, a bike, or a heavy footfall, these marks can quickly make your well-maintained lawn look damaged and uneven. Fortunately, there are a few simple methods you can use to repair ruts, as well as tips to prevent them from happening in the future. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the process of fixing tyre marks and ruts, and share advice on how to protect your lawn going forward.
Tyre marks or ruts appear when vehicles, motorbikes, or even bicycles pass over grass on wet or saturated soil. The weight of the vehicles causes the soil to compress and sink, creating unsightly divots or ruts in your lawn.
Before repairing the ruts, it’s important to assess the severity of the damage. Are the ruts shallow (up to 10 cm deep) or deep (over 10 cm)? This will help determine the best method for repair.
For shallow ruts (less than 10 cm deep), the solution is to loosen the compacted soil beneath the lawn. You can do this by using a garden fork. Insert the fork underneath the rut, pull it down, and lift the turf slightly above the surrounding lawn. This will allow the turf to level out in the coming days. Repeat this process across the damaged area until the ground is level.
For deeper ruts, a few more steps are required:
If the grass in the rut is severely damaged, consider replacing it with fresh turf. Use a variety that matches your existing lawn, cutting the turf to fit the required area, then lay it over the prepared soil.
After completing the repair, avoid placing any traffic on the affected area until the grass has fully recovered. Regular watering and care will aid in the healing process. Warm-season grasses, like buffalo, couch, kikuyu, and zoysia, typically need the warmth of spring to repair in winter. Fertilising the area during spring can also encourage additional growth.
The simplest way to prevent tyre marks and ruts is to stop vehicles from driving or parking on your lawn.
Here are a couple of tips to help protect your grass:
By following the steps above, you can successfully repair any tyre marks or ruts in your lawn and restore its pristine appearance. Prevention is always better than cure, so make sure to protect your lawn by limiting foot and vehicle traffic. With a bit of care and attention, your lawn will remain lush, healthy, and rut-free for years to come.
We understand that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a significant impact on all Australians and that it is a difficult and unprecedented time at the moment. We wanted to assure you that health and safety are the top priorities for Rosemount Turf management and staff. There are certain measures that we have put in place to ensure that our customers and employees are safe. We are being vigilant with our office and ensuring all surfaces are sterilised and cleaned regularly.
We would like to remind you that orders can be made online or over the phone and paid for via credit card, so no cash handling is needed. We can arrange delivery and the placement of your turf over the phone with our administration staff when you purchase. You don't need to be home when it is delivered.
If you have any further questions regarding any of our safety policies that we have in place during this time, or would like to discuss some new turf, give us a call on (07) 5448 6398.
Rosemount turf along with Lawn Solutions Australia is reaffirming our commitment to consumers with our ability to produce and deliver high quality turf products to consumers. No contact is required during the ordering or delivering process.
