Lawn Repair Made Simple

A dead lawn is a sight that all homeowners dread, but thankfully you don’t have to settle for a brown, dry lawn. If your lawn is showing the signs of failing, there are many steps that you can take to drastically improve its health. You may be disappointed by your failing lawn, but a little bit of extra care is all it requires. Here are some of the most effective lawn repair steps that you can take in your yard:

Reseed your lawn

You may have seen lawn repair kits for sale at your local home improvement store, these kits actually contain the tools necessary for small-scale reseeding. If there are brown patches throughout your otherwise healthy lawn, these lawn repair kits can be very effective. If all of your grass has failed, however, you will need to complete a full reseeding. Reseeding is not challenging, just complete the following steps:

  • Mow your lawn, this time a little bit shorter than normal. Once you’ve finished mowing, make sure to remove all clippings from the yard.
  • Spread a thin layer of topsoil throughout the yard, but don’t be too generous with this soil. Spreading too much could kill the grass that is still thriving in your lawn.
  • Spread the seeds throughout your lawn next, but make sure to take time when selecting the seed. You may want to plant the same variety of seeds that were used to plant your lawn originally, but if lawn repair steps are required, it may be time to try something new. Take some time to research the best type of grass seed for your lawn, as well as the reasons that your last attempt was unsuccessful.
  • Add fertilizer to ensure that your new seeds get the nutrients that they require. There are various types of fertilizer, and if you aren’t sure which type is best for your lawn, you may want to do some research or perform a pH test. Spread a thin layer of fertilizer and water your lawn daily until the new grass reaches two inches.

Adjust your irrigation schedule

Many homeowners apply a ‘set it and forget it’ mentality to their lawn’s irrigation schedule, but this can be a dangerous mistake. You should adjust your sprinklers regularly to ensure that your lawn is not being overwatered. If the soil in your lawn never seems to dry, you may want to scale back the amount of time that the sprinklers run each day.

You don’t want to overwater your lawn, so make sure to track the rainfall patterns in your area. Following heavy rainfall, you should turn your sprinklers off until your lawn has time to dry. If your lawn is over-watered, your grass will not be able to form stable roots, resulting in grass that is destined to fail.

Stick to a lawn care schedule

A lawn care schedule that is well thought out is the best way to ensure that your lawn stays healthy all year long. This schedule should be planned out for the entire year, and if treatments are proving unsuccessful you can make adjustments to your plans. Some of the items that you want to include in your schedule include:

  • Regular pH testing
  • Lime and sulfur treatments, depending on the results of your pH test
  • Regular fertilization
  • Aeration
  • Reseeding / Patch repair
  • First and last mowing dates

You can repair your lawn, just a little bit of added care and your yard will be the envy of everyone homeowner on your block. If you feel overwhelmed by the treatments that are required to keep a lawn healthy, consider getting in touch with a professional lawn care company. These companies simplify the process of keeping your lawn healthy, leaving you with just the regular maintenance such as mowing and irrigation.

TruGreen will gladly visit your property as often as needed between scheduled visits to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure your satisfaction.

Getting Started with TruGreen

  1. Call or fill out the form above to reach a lawn care specialist.
  2. Know the square footage of your yard, as well as any specific areas of concern.
  3. With the help of your specialist, create a customized lawn care plan that meets your lawn’s needs.
  4. Schedule your Healthy Lawn Analysis2 to start your service.