It’s almost summertime, which means time to tend the lawn. Lawn care can be relatively basic and low maintenance, but even the healthiest of lawns can use a little extra TLC. Many elements or circumstances can impact the overall health and greenery of your lawn including drought, water accumulation, pet or animal activity, heavy foot traffic, and even accidents such as driving off your driveway. Whatever your lawn situation is, there may come a time when it needs a little extra help to grow that brilliant lush green grass.
One relatively common lawn ailment is patching or bald spots in your lawn. These are small areas across your lawn where the grass is thinning, sparse, dying, or turning yellow and brown, and perhaps where extra weeds are popping up their heads.
The first step towards repairing your lawn is to figure out the cause. Prevention is always key when it comes to landscaping and you want to be sure that once you fix the problem it won't happen again. If you have a drought, perhaps reassess your irrigation system or how your soil holds water. You may consider adding more compost or organic matter to the soil to better hold moisture and nutrients. If the problem stems from too much water then it’s an opportunity to assess your drainage situation. Perhaps you need to do some grading or install some other features that will help your lawn drain better. Alternatively, certain things can be added to the soil to increase drainage. Sand, compost, and perlite will all help to enhance soil drainage naturally.
If your issue is arising from animal, human, or vehicle traffic, then consider building a brick or stone walkway where humans tend to tread on your lawn. Otherwise, try to redirect traffic to existing paths or walkways. Line driveways with stakes or stones to encourage vehicles to avoid accidentally driving onto the grass. The best solution is always prevention, so while you may not be able to get it done perfectly, taking the necessary steps to prevent more lawn damage will save you time and money in the future.
Repairing lawns is relatively easy. While you can hire a landscaping company to do it for you, it’s even easier to do it yourself with a few simple tools.