bare patch under tree

I attach a photo of a problem area in my lawn. Has anyone got any idea what causes this bare area and how to cure it. I have tried reseeding without success. Do you think re-turfing would work??

 

I think it may be to do with the roots of the tree. I had a similar pattern in my lawn a few years ago which disappeared when the tree was felled. It may be worth digging down in one part and checking for roots and maybe root pruning the tree before you try to do anything with the lawn

 

Yes I think it maybe to do with the tree roots, perhaps I will check on one part to see if anything is obvious. Thanks for your advice

 

Let us know what you find. I suspect roots may be close to the surface and so taking all of the moisture.

 

THe roots are close to the surface (some showing slightly) I will post once i have investigated.

 

looks like some animal pacing back and forth "drunk badger",not seen a mark like that weird something under the ground? looks a bit away from the tree for roots but yea i'd go digging

 

The roots can easily be that far out especially if they're growing more "across than down". Look at the canopy, the branches are about the same distance away.

From the photo it looks as though the tree is on a slight hump, is the ground higher there?

 

I have now dug up the affected area and I cannot see any problem with the roots, however there does appear to be a peculiar grey colour to the soil, which is very sandy in all the garden. See 2 photos. I have taken all this out and replace with fresh top soil and will sow grass seed as soon as I can to see if it grows. Any further comments welcome and I will keep you posted

 

Odd, what you've dug up does seem to be full of some sort of root though, I'll be interested to keep watching. Thanks for posting.

 

What type of tree is it please Nescot?