APRIL IS LAWN CARE MONTH
Brown Patches: Do a bit of investigating within the brown patch to determine the probable cause of the damage. It could be the result of insect or disease activity. Take photos of the grass and a small sample of the brown patches of turf and soil, along with a bit of the green grass surrounding it, to your professional regional sod producer, your county extension agent, or the turfgrass specialist at your local garden center for diagnosis. Identifying any of these situations will alert you to keep a close eye on those areas during the season when the damage is most likely to occur. Tese turf experts may recommend seeding or sprigging into those patches now.
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No matter where you are located on this planet, April is an excellent month to focus on lawn care. For half the world, spring brings the natural green grass of your lawn as a welcoming expanse inviting you outdoors to enjoy it. For the other half of the world, autumn is beginning to show its colors and your lawn is the perfect site for an impromptu picnic, playing catch with children or entertaining friends.
Te moderate temperatures and increased precipitation associated with spring make it an ideal time to repair and feed grass. Spring lawn care also prepares the lawn for hot and sometimes dry summer conditions. Te mild days and cooler evenings of fall provide equal opportunities to give your lawn a little tender care to enhance its current health and appearance and fortify it for the winter months to come.
Conduct a lawn inspection tour, walking the entire area with cell phone in hand. You’ll use it to snap photos of areas that need attention and to build your “to do” list of the tasks you’ll want to perform and any products or tools you’ll need for them. Make notes of any thin areas, noticeable brown patches, bare spots and other unsightly issues you’ll want to address.
Tin or Bare Spots: If you have noticeable thin or bare spots consider spreading seed or adding sprigs to fill in those areas. Tis also will discourage the growth of unsightly weeds that are quick to take advantage of any openings within the grass canopy.
Another probable cause of brown patches in the lawn is frequent urination in the same area by the family pet. You may want to cut out the damaged patch with a bit of the soil below it; add lime to the soil below it to counteract the acidity, and replace the grass in that spot with sod.
Feed: After spreading new grass seed or adding sprigs consider a starter fertilizer to encourage root growth. Tis will provide the new grass with needed nutrients and help it along should harsh conditions prevail. And remember, feeding your lawn is important whether you are re-seeding an existing lawn, establishing a new one or maintaining a mature one.
Mow: Make sure your mower blades are sharp. Set your mower at the highest setting for your variety of turfgrass and leave grass clippings on the lawn. Grass recycling actually provides nutrients, enriches the soil by adding organic material back into the grass and encourages root growth. Grass recycling will also reduce the total amount of fertilizer your lawn will require each year.
For more information on lawn care and helpful “How to” tips, visit The Lawn Institute at
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