Hello All,
Some years years ago, I removed an above ground pool (approximatelly
30'x18')from my backyard and planted a lawn instead. I used a Pacific Northwest mix from Scotts (we live in OR).As the years passed, I noticed that the grass planted in that area would grow drier and thinner. In very warm summers, it would basically go dormant, despite regular watering, while the surrounding areas (which were planted at the same time) would be looking just fine. Two years ago, I covered the area with a thin layer of top soil and reseeded it. The results were good and it lasted for a year. Nevertheless, the grass went dormat again this year.
The problem might be related to the fact that there was a layer of sand underneath the pool. We brough good soil and rototilled the area but we might have underestimated the thickness of the layer of sand.
I would appreciate your comments and suggestions to ammend the problem.
Thank you CD