Reed Or Rushes In Garden And How To Get Rid?

[mizfiesta]

I have recently moved house. I have access to a small garden which was very neglected and the grass was very overgrown when I moved in. There appear to me thick, brown, jaggy, course, almost straw like, patches dotted over garden which feels like I'm going over a boulder when I mow the grass. I think they are rushes but I'm not entirely sure. Can anyone advise me on how to get rid of these things?

[Chipchopper]

Sounds like you have possibly, common rush, soft rush or wood rush. these are common where the grass has become neglected or is acidic.

I think the best way to get rid of it, is to dig out the clumps or tufts, apply some fresh top soil and sow with grass seed.

[woofgang]

You might need to improve your drainage too.