a part of my lawn is brown. was last year to . should i dig it up and plant new grass. or fertilize it again?
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You should, before doing the above, dig a shovel full of soil from the area and finger through it to check for grub worms.
Grubs are the larvae of June bugs. If you found June bugs on your property last year, May or June normally, Grubs may be your problem. If you live in an area with racoons and you see areas in you lawn where they have dug holes, that is also a sign of grub worms. Grubs look a lot like overgrown maggots. About an inch in length and feed on the grass's root system
Fertalizers could also be the culpret. Have you fertilized recently? If too much is dropped in an area it will definately burn your lawn.
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its because its winter. spring is here and if you fertilize it and water it, it will become green again. if not, get new sod.
its because its winter. spring is here and if you fertilize it and water it, it will become green again. if not, get new sod.
I'd re-sow it.
Sounds like your lawn has a bacteria problem. I would take a sample of your yard and have it tested just to be sure about what kind of bacteria is growing. Then treat it accordingly. Apply fertilizer with low nitrogen and hi potassium and sodium. Get the timed release type and water generously. Nitrogen is good for quick, fast green growth, but quickly dissipates and is only good for a quick boost. Your lawn needs plenty of nutrients to help fight against bacteria.
There could be a problem with the soil. Sometimes when certain chemicals ,like gas or oil get spilled onto the soil,this effect may happen. I wouldnt put too many more chemicals on your lawn until you have sought the advice of a pro. You can ask these questions at any of your neighborhood nurserys, or landscapeing stores. I would suggest thatching,re-seeding, aerating, and limeing.
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if its a small enough area, id till it or dig up a few inches deep, then use a starter fertalize and a good seed,,,cover with straw ( to keep the birdies from feeding) ), keep moist untill it growss, then water reguraly
I know it sounds crazy but I am a head grower in a wholesale nursery with many years of experiance under my belt, try using epsom salts at 1/2 a pound per thousand sqaure feet using a rotary sprayer. (the kind you buy at the drug store) They contains nutrients (magnesuim and sulfer) that are good for plants they also make good fertlilzer for houseplants and gardens. You could dig up a spot from a healthy section of your yard and replant it but you risk the chance of damaging the roots.