Little known facts about lawn repair

Lawn repair is a subject that confuses many homeowners. As soon as their lawn begins to seem slightly dry or brown, they assume all hope is lost and a whole new crop of grass is required – but this is rarely the case. Unfortunately, lawns do not tell us what they need until the treatment is overdue, but there are a few practices that can help you eliminate the guesswork that’s required when caring for your lawn.

A lawn care calendar is essential

Because lawns rarely show signs of damage until the best treatment is past due, it can be tricky to know what you should be doing in your lawn. Making a lawn care calendar eliminates this problem, and deciding what type of lawn repair is required in your yard will be as simple as consulting your calendar.

You’ll want to put all of your yearly lawn repair practices on this calendar. While you may need to make small adjustments throughout the year, a lawn care calendar make your lawn repair much easier. Make sure that all of the following items are on your lawn repair schedule:

Weeds and pests cause many lawn care problems

Weeds and pests are a headache for any homeowner to deal with, but many people do not realize how damaging these factors can be to their lawn. Weeds steal nutrients from your yard that is intended for your grass, and in just a few weeks you’ll start to see extensive signs of damage in your lawn. Pests cause problems in many of the same ways, mainly through stealing nutrients and eating away at grass and other plants in your yard.

Weeds can be controlled using a variety of methods. Pre-emergent herbicides are the best type of treatment, because they prevent weeds from ever becoming a problem. The most challenging aspect of these pre-emergent treatments is timing. You must spread these chemicals throughout your lawn before any signs of weeds appear, but if they’ve already started to grow beneath the surface they won’t be effective. If this is the case, you’ll have to rely on post-emergent chemicals and manual removal.

Many homeowners panic as soon as they see insects in their lawn, but not all bugs are bad. Many keep other, more troublesome pests, at bay. It can be hard to determine which type of insects are present in your yard, so you should rely on the advice of a pest control expert, preferably one that is experienced in outdoor pest control.

Patch repair works wonders

If small sections of your lawn are suffering, the lawn repair steps that are required may not be as extensive as you suspect. Patch repair is an easy way to keep these small sections healthy, and it isn’t hard at all. This process works in a similar way to reseeding, but on a smaller scale. Patch repair is much easier and cheaper than reseeding your lawn, so check with a lawn care expert to see if this will work in your yard.

If you’re still unsure about the lawn repair steps that are required to keep your lawn healthy, consider hiring a lawn care company. They will know all of the best strategies for keeping your lawn beautiful and healthy, and many offer a free consultation that will assess the state of your yard. Don’t wait until your lawn is completely failing to ask for help, get in touch with a lawn care company as soon as you begin to have questions about the type of lawn repair that is needed in your yard.

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.