[mrs bouquet]

Now we have had  bit of rain, the more shady part of the lawn is looking better.  Should I lightly rake the very dry bit, or will it pull any new growth out ?  Never had this happen before    Mrs Bouquet

[Goosegirl]

This is something that you normally do in autumn when lawn grasses put out "tillers" that are side-shoots from the main stems which helps it to bulk up for the next season so I'd leave it for now.

[mrs bouquet]

Oh good.   Right now it is  like blotting paper, after the torrential rain and gales today. Thanks, Mrs Bouquet