Lawn Repair to Refresh Your Yard
Despite watering, mowing, aerating and fertilizing, grass can still struggle to thrive. Bare patches are a sign that your yard needs additional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the best way to repair a lawn?
A: To repair patchy areas, mow the grass and then rake the exposed dirt and remove any weeds. Next, apply a Scotts PatchMaster seed repair mix or something similar and cover the area with compost and straw. Then keep the area watered well.
If your lawn has only a few thin spots, overseed by aerating the soil and applying grass seed over the existing grass, being sure to get seed in the aeration holes. To ensure your lawn’s long-term success, consider the cause of bare areas. Damage from animals, insects, weeds or pets each requires different tactics.
Q: How can I regrow my damaged lawn?
A: The best lawn treatment for damaged, patchy grass is to mow the grass, rake the dirt and apply a lawn repair seed mix. But not all brown grass is dead; it may simply be dormant. To determine whether your grass is alive, try pulling up a clump. If the grass pulls out easily and has dry roots, it’s dead. But if it resists, it’s dormant and should be mowed, watered, aerated and covered in compost. You’ll need to regrow dead grass. If seed repair mix doesn’t work, sod is a great option to revive your lawn.
Q: What’s the best time of year to repair a lawn?
A: The best time of year for lawn repair is autumn, when the temperature drops and precipitation increases. While many think of yardwork as a spring activity, fall weather is better for grass germination and growth. Additionally, there are fewer weeds to compete against then.
