Wetting Agents Explained: The Simple Fix For Dry Patch in West Sussex Lawns

Water runs off and your lawn stays brown. A wetting agent can rehydrate stubborn dry patches in Chichester, Arundel and Emsworth.

Dry patch happens when parts of the soil become hydrophobic. Water beads on the surface and runs away, leaving turf grey-green, crispy and slow to recover after rain. This is common on sandy topdressed lawns, slopes and high-traffic areas across West Sussex.

How wetting agents help

Wetting agents reduce water surface tension so moisture spreads through soil rather than beading. They help your irrigation and rainfall penetrate, which rehydrates roots and improves nutrient uptake.

Step by step

1. Aerate lightly with a fork or solid tines to open pathways.
2. Apply a liquid wetting agent evenly according to the label.
3. Water in thoroughly to draw the product into the root zone.
4. Repeat monthly in summer on problem areas.
5. Overseed and topdress where the sward has thinned.

Combine wetting agents with correct mowing height and seasonal feeding for best results. Not sure if you need aeration as well as scarification? Read Scarification vs Aeration: Which Lawn Treatment Does Your West Sussex Garden Need:
https://lawncarechichester.co.uk/scarification-vs-aeration-which-lawn-treatment-does-your-west-sussex-garden-need/