If you own a home or a business, and that home or business sits on a Lawn, chances are you want your Grass to look great.  An attractive lawn is one of the main factors for top-notch curb appeal. However, most people do not have super-lush, enviable lawns every year.  Most encounter some sort of lawn problem somewhere down the line.  How do you fix common lawn problems?  To do that, you have to understand what the common lawn problems are.

Follow this guide for how to fix common lawn problems

#1: Grubs

One of the most common lawn problems is the existence of grubs. If left untreated, grubs can cause severe damage.  What are grubs?  They are the larva of beetles.  What happens? Beetles feed on your lawn, and then they lay their eggs in the soil of your grass.  When the eggs hatch, they hatch in the form of grubs and these creatures begin to feed on your lawn immediately.  How do you know if you have grubs?  One good sign is if you see animals, such as raccoons or skunks, digging at your yard.  Another good way is if you see lots of birds pulling at your yard.  Animals and birds love to feed on grubs.  Of course, the appearance of your lawn is a good indicator.

Can you peel back large dead patches of your grass, particularly in the summer months of July and August?   Does your grass feel spongy when you walk on it?  Or, if you take a section of your lawn and remove it, do you notice the appearance of grubs?  The only way to kill larvae is to get rid of them before they hatch.

Therefore, mixtures applied to your grass in the spring, when the eggs are hatched will kill grubs before they can feed on your lawn.  Either use a DIY product or call a professional.  The benefit of calling a professional lawn care service is that they can not only rid your yard of grubs, but they can repair your lawn after the grubs are gone.

#2: Lack of Sunlight

Grass does well with the right mixture of shade and sun.  But if you have deeply shaded areas, chances are you have grass that is sun-starved and as a result appears brown in patches.  You can remove the objects that are creating the shade, such as cutting down the trees, but that needs to be done correctly as not to create a problem in reverse -too much sun.  A good alternative for places that are in deep shade is to replace the sun-starved grass with ground cover, shade-loving plants, such as hostas, or gravel.

#3: Lack of Water

Mother Nature does a great job of keeping plants and grass hydrated.  However, you can’t always rely on Mother Nature to do her job in the right amounts and when you need it.  In many cases, you’ll get less rain that you want, or, in some cases, you may get more rain than you want.  When these situations get severe – drought or flooding, serious damage can be done to the land. Therefore, to keep your grass consistently hydrated, you need to water it on a regular basis on your own.  Watering your grass is a science.

You need to know how much water to apply, and how often to apply it.  This can be done DIY, but one of the best ways to hydrate the water is sprinklers professionally applied.  Automatic sprinklers added to your landscaping can give you just the right amount of water and can even shut off in the presence of rain.

#4: Weeds Such as Crabgrass

Weeds not only ruin the look of your grass, but they can rob your lawn of the nutrients it needs.  There are lots of different weeds that invade grass, but one of the peskiest weeds is crabgrass.  This is a weed that dies off at the sign of the first frost, but that creates soil erosion as a result.   What is soil erosion?  It’s when the topsoil wears away.  This is not good for the grass because the topsoil contains the most nutrients and is extremely helpful to grass.   To control crabgrass, you can use a chemical, or you can opt for something natural like corn gluten meal in the early spring.   You’ll want to follow this with a spring fertilizer. When mowing your grass, it’s essential not to cut it too short.  Cutting the grass short can contribute to the growth of new crabgrass. Contact Ziehler Lawn Care to learn more about irradiating weeds.

#5: Dry, Patchy Grass

Dry, patchy grass can exist due to many reasons such as grubs or lack of sunlight.  But sometimes it could be the soil and not the grass.  This is where soil tests come in handy.  You can do a DIY soil test for as little as $10 if you visit a garden store and purchase a soil test kit.  If you would prefer to call in the experts, you can be sure to get an accurate picture of the quality of your soil. Another benefit of calling in a professional is that they can give you the best course of action for dirt that needs adjusting.  For example, if your soil is determined to be acidic, they may suggest the spreading of limestone.  How often should the soil be tested?  If you’ve moved into a new home and the grass does not look the way you want, you can give your lawn a soil test every year until you reach your goal of great looking grass.

The look and condition of grass can significantly benefit a home’s curb appeal or the curb appeal of a business.  The excellent looking grass is sometimes hard to achieve, but with constant care, the right steps can be taken to improve the look of grass and to keep it looking good every year.  Nothing is guaranteed.  The weather and other conditions can harm grass despite your best efforts.  But follow these steps to get grass as healthy as you can get it.

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