Are there any Lawn experts out there?

Question

My lawn was laid two years ago by a professional. This year dry grass is appearing in small/medium patches. I don't mow the grass short and we have had an average supply of rain. Does anyone know the best way to treat this, at the moment I have just raked it with a lawn rake, but I can see I'm not going to get it all up.

Answer 1

There is a book at all garden centres called 'Be your own Lawn Expert'.

In the meantime I would feed the lawn with high nitrogen liquid lawn feed. This can only do good as it will promote leaf growth and makes the grass resistant to disease.

Answer 2

Sounds like grub worms..I will post a couple links on this and what to use..it will also control chinch bugs and mole crickets..also fertilize with epsom salt..which in itself is great for the lawn and also kills off other insects..

http://www.southernstates.com/articles/l...

http://www.greensmiths.com/grubs.htm

Here is what I use to control them..

http://www.spectracide.com/ProductCatego...

Answer 3

If you have had ample rain, there are other reasons why your lawn may appear dry. There are a few insects that can do that such as chinch bugs and aphids (or green bugs as they are known around here). Both types of insects suck the juices out of the blade which will make it appear dry. Another possibility is that you have any one of a number of lawn diseases. Another possibility yet is that you have a large rock or stump in that area that is turning brown. This would hold the heat of the day while the rest of your lawn is cooling off at night giving it a stressed look. I would call up a couple of your local lawn care companies, most of them offer free evaluations, to get you to try to sign on to them.  They should be able to provide you with the information of what is going on and then you can decide if you wish to take care of the problem yourself or hire on to the company and let them do it.

Answer 4

Is it caused by cat or dog pee?Anyway,use a serrated kitchen knife and cut out the dry bits.Get some top soil and re-seed the dry area.It perfect weather for quick re-seeding

Answer 5

This in my opinion is a fungal infection called "Brown Patch". There are many causes for this infection, including excess use of Nitrogen, particularly before dry weather. Another cause could be a lack of good thatch management, it may also be the type of grass seed used which may be suseptable to decease, particularly if it is not a native of the area. The infection is spread by spores, in the air or waterbourne. So more timely fertilisation, say twice a season, Spring and Fall. Regular mowing and at the right height, say 2", and finally good drainage. Treat the areas with a good fungicidal treatment, do not rake it, you will only serve to spread the infection.