The “How To” On Repairing Lifeless Grass After The Cold Season

Winter is finally over so let us take a look at your grass to see what damage has been done. Pay attention to see if you have any dead grass patches or spots in your lawn. Did you find some grass spots that are dead? Pondering on where those dead spots came from? Well, dead spots can come from different influences by your house and yard; you might have a pet urinating on the grass, animals of all sorts boring in the grass, or even previous drought can cause it. Additionally your grass could also have fungal diseases, which might be another cause of those spots. How about some extra help? We have six simple tips to help you get back on track for those mends on your grass. Or you can stop in and ask our capable staff at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park for help in putting your grassy lawn back into full greenness.

 

6 Tips:

Step 1: You will need to buy grass seed for the type of grass you have in your lawn. There are many brands available. Brand-new seed will remedy and help support new growth and make those dead spots greener then before. Visit us at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park and allow us guide you and find the most suitable seed for your lawn. Once you have the seed, scrape or dig up any yellow spots and any other fragment areas in your yard, before laying down seed. Read on to step 2.

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

Step 3: After You’ve finished step 2, throw grass seed on the loosened soil evenly, later make sure to tap 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: Acquire some fertilizer, fertilizer can help especially after a lofty winter, and especially if you are seeing chunks of dead grass. A spreader will help spread out the fertilizer smoothly through your yard. Lawn Fertilizer shall surely help service the grass growth.

Step 5: Right after laying down fertilizer and seed, you will 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’s sweltering and hot outside, dampen or water the area at least twice daily. When your grass starts looking lively, and green, it is suggested to delay the watering to once every few days.

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

By following these steps and obtaining the right materials for your yard, it might be the envy in the neighborhood. Our store is thrilled to guide you in adding curb appeal to your yard! We at Schauer's Hardware in Forest Park take care of you through the step-by-step process and discovering for you just the right merchandise to prepare and help make your lawn a cut-above the rest. Call us if you have questions at 708-366-1100.