If you think your grass is dead, you could scream, faint dramatically, call the police, concoct a quick coverup, or stare suspiciously at that neighbor who always seemed a little TOO interested in your nice green lawn.
Of course, all of that would mean you’re probably watching too many true crime dramas.
Maybe just invest in some good grass seed. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves.
First you need to know if your grass is dead.
It’s actually rare that your whole lawn is dead. There are times that drought or disease or a hard winter might kill areas, though, and you end up with unsightly dead patches.
There are other culprits, too. Here are some thing that could be killing your grass:
Many people wonder if their grass is dead or dormant. Here are a couple ways to know.
If all your neighbors’ lawns are greening up, but yours isn’t, it’s probably dead. A dormant lawn will start to revive once you start watering or when spring rains begin.
Lawn got too dry in the summer and turned brown? It’s likely dormant. Begin watering for about 45 min., 3 times a week in the morning and these areas could come back.
If you know your grass is dead, you most likely want to know how to fix it. When you need to grow grass, good old dependable seed almost always does the trick.
It’s the only method we use here at RainMaster, because it works.
Whether you need to spot-seed a small patch or aerate and overseed your whole lawn, high quality grass seed and attention to watering is a solid option for fixing dead grass.
That image you have in your head of uniform, thick, green grass is probably not what’s in that bag of cheap grass seed piled up in the aisles of the home improvement store. It may contain weed seeds and undesirable grasses.
It’s absolutely worth it to pay more for premium grass seed.
Every homeowner faces a few dead patches of grass once in a while. A proper seeding with quality grass seed can often do the trick. Here are some easy steps to fixing dead grass patches.
Worried your lawn is past saving? Not necessarily.
Aeration and seeding can be your best friend here. It’s possible your lawn can’t breathe.
When your soil becomes compacted, your lawn is gasping for air. Its roots can't take in water or nutrients, which weakens your turf and opens the door for disease and weeds.
Core aeration uses a machine to pull out plugs of soil, creating spaces so air and water can penetrate, which leads to healthier roots.
Aeration is typically followed by overseeding, as the holes created by aeration are perfect new homes for the grass seed.
A good aeration and seeding can do wonders for a struggling lawn.
Repairing dead grass is just the beginning. Your grass needs you to be in this for the long haul.
Invest in a complete, proactive lawn care program to continuously improve and protect your lawn.
Let’s create a custom nutrition plan for your lawn, so the roots will be nourished, the soil packed with nutrients, and your grass thick and healthy. In other words, not dead.
You choose from three different levels of lawn care programs at RainMaster, based on the results you’d like, how fast you want to see results, and your budget.
Spare yourself the drama of dead grass and get to the bottom of your lawn problems. Request a quote today! We’ll review your lawn care options together so you can make a great choice. Then, you can finally enjoy your lawn and stop worrying about it.