There can be no mistaking Slime Mould on Lawns. Slime is exactly what it says!
| Fortunately slime is not a general
problem on lawns. However, it will appear in damp
places such as under the drip canopy of trees where
the lawn is often permanently damp. You don't get dry
slime! Slime can also appear on thinly populated grass
areas which have been compacted.
It can either be green - as is most common - or even grey, pink or yellow in colour. Slime itself does not do any harm to the soil since it is not a parasitic disease. It is the cause of slime which is the problem and should be dealt with.
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Slime can be hosed off a lawn area. But the problem will still persist unless the underlying cause is dealt with..
The areas affected, should be aerated by spiking and also top-dressed in the autumn. Use a sandy mixture after spiking in order to improve drainage and ease compaction which is another cause of lawn slime.
