It can be disappointing to see dead patches on your lawn. But with the right techniques and materials, you can bring back the beauty and vitality of your lawn. You can repair and prevent the dead patches from coming back by addressing the root cause. Read on to find out what causes dead lawn patches and how you can fix them.

Tips for identifying and fixing dead patches in your lawn

Brown spots on otherwise green grass are not only unsightly but may also indicate a more serious problem. The following are common signs that your grass could be suffering from a problem and what you can do to fix them.

Fungus

There are many reasons why you might have irregular patches or webbing that is delicate and light-colored on your lawn.

• Weather conditions and extreme wetness
• Poor air circulation
• Lacking in sunlight

Solutions: A fungicide could be applied in severe cases. Other solutions include increased maintenance and dry weather.

Chinch Bugs

It is easy to confuse chinch bugs with lawns in drought. A yellowish-colored lawn that has suffered chinch bugs damage will eventually turn brown and die. Chinch bugs will spread beyond the area of dead grass and cause it to turn brown.

Solutions: To remove overgrowth and thatch, rake the area. Apply an insecticide designed for chinch bugs all over your lawn. Once the infected areas are dry, you can seed them or resoil them. Contact us for lawn maintenance.

Grubs

Grubs can damage your grass quickly and in large numbers. Grubs are most common in spring or early summer because of overly saturated soil.

Solutions: Clear the area of dead grass, and rake to get rid of it. Apply an insecticide and water the area well. Do not allow pets or other people to enter the treated area. Once the treated area is dry, you may seed or resod any bare areas. Contact us to get effective, efficient pest management.

Improper Mowing Techniques

Mower blades that are too low or dull can damage grass blades. This can lead to bare patches.

Solutions: Regular maintenance is necessary to keep your mower blades sharp. Also, adjust the height of your mower based on the type and texture of your grass.

Urine

Dead patches can be caused by urinating in the same area by cats or dogs.

Solutions: Make sure your pet urinates outside your property or in a place that isn't too grassy. You can water the spot immediately after removing it as a preventive.

Chemicals

Your grass can be killed quickly with herbicides and pesticides as well as gasoline or other chemicals. You will see a brown area in the exact spot of the chemical spill or the area you may have topped your mower with chemicals.

Solution: Soak the affected area in water immediately after the spillage.