The How To On Improving Lifeless Grass After The Bitter Cold Season

The cold season is finally over so let us take a look at your grass to see what destruction has been done. Be alert to see if you have any dead grass patches or spots in your lawn. Did you find some grass spots that are dead? Curious on where those dead spots came from? Well, dead spots can come from different influences by your house and yard; you might have a beloved pet urinating on the grass, animals of all sorts boring in the grass, or even previous lack of water can cause it. Additionally your grass could also have fungal diseases, which could be another cause of those dead grass spots. Want some extra help? We have 6 easy tips to support you in getting back on track for those mends on your lawn. Or you can call and ask our skillful staff at Dye Home Improvement in Monticello and Monon for help in putting your grassy lawn back into full greenness.

 

Six tips:

Step 1: You will need to purchase grass seed for the type of grass you have in your lawn. There are many types available. Brand-new seed should nourish and help support new growth and produce new green lawn. Visit us at Dye Home Improvement in Monticello and Monon and let us help you find the most suitable seed for your yard. Once you have the seed, rake or comb up any lifeless spots and any other fragment areas in your yard, before laying down seed. Read step 2.

Step 2: While clearing the yellow spots and fragments be sure to dig up the top soil (about 2 inches) of the area(s). Never just heave grass seed on top of a solid surface with no obvious organic matter there. Grass seeds need organic matter, as well as, loose soil to squeeze into and also to receive water.

Step 3: After you have finished step two, put grass seed on the loosened soil evenly, later make sure to tap lightly on top of the seeds to make sure that they are in their new organic, loosened soil, and are in place to sprout out new grass!

Step 4: Purchase fertilizer, fertilizer can help specially after a lofty winter, and especially if you are seeing chunks of dead grass. Using a spreader will help spread out the fertilizer smoothly through your yard. Lawn Fertilizer can surely help service the grass growth.

Step 5: After laying down seed and fertilizer, you might want to put mulch, hay (straw), or compost on those spots. This should slow down the evaporation on the new grass that is growing, this also helps if there is a flood or a washout. Just like any plant you will want to water this area daily.

Step 6: If it is sweltering and hot outside, moisten the new areas at least twice daily. When your grass begins looking normal, and green, it is mentioned to slow down the watering to once every few days.

After awhile you should soon start to notice that the dead grass spots have faded and new fresh grass has germinated. You will want to rake up the mulch or hay from your lawn once the new healthy grass is as tall as your other grass. This system will also safeguard your lawn mower when you go to mow your yard. Wait at least 1-2 months before you mow the new areas. The grass blade should reach 3-3.5 inches after six-eight weeks before mowing.

By pursuing these simple steps and buying the right things for your yard, it will be the coveted yard on the block. We are pleased to guide you in adding curb appeal to your yard! We at Dye Home Improvement in Monticello and Monon can aid you through the step-by-step procedures and discovering for you the right products to produce and help make your lawn a cut-above the rest. Call us if you have questions at 574-583-7181.