I'm dealing with a tricky situation as a tenant. The previous tenant installed fake grass in the garden, but now it traps water during winter, leading to a nasty smell (thanks to their five cats). With my landlord's permission, I removed the fake grass and added a path, but now I'm left with solid mud that's difficult to work with. Attempts to grow grass or turf have failed because of a black substance seeping up from the ground. We've discovered a lot of chalk and what looks like black oil in the soil. Since I'm renting, I don't want to invest heavily in paving. I'm looking for creative solutions to make the garden nicer and prevent my dog from walking through the mud during winter. Any advice would be great!
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Have you thought about using bark mulch? Just spread a 5-inch layer over the mud. It will break down over time, enhancing the soil quality while keeping the garden from becoming a bog. Plus, it should help keep things cleaner with your dog around. You might even score some for free by calling local tree surgeons for leftovers!
It sounds like your landlord should really get a landscaper involved to assess the situation and find a permanent fix for the mud problem. It's likely their responsibility since it impacts your living conditions!
That’s a great idea! It sounds like a good way to keep things manageable while you wait for a longer-term solution.