I need some serious advice on how to salvage my lawn.
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My lawn guy said we haven't watered enough and thus the result. This is all new to me and I am ready to step in and get my lawn looking better. We've had Georgia Lawngrowers service our lawn for a year now, the first year we won "Best lawn in the subdivision, and the next year this happens. What steps do I need to take now in Fall and in the future to avoid this. I do not have an automatic sprinkler system.
Some areas of the lawn...
Some areas seem fine, but I notice the grass is turning yellow, isn't this a bit early this time of
The entire lawn from the front
27 answers
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Have you checked for bugs (grubs) and what kind of grass is it? Also, when you mow, do you leave the lawn clippings? And has it been fertilized?
Dan's of Central Florida, Inc.
on Sep 06, 2011
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There is no evidence of bugs grubs etc I don't even know what it is but parts of the lawn simply seem to be disappearing!
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs
on Sep 06, 2011
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Ours looks a little bit better. We have an automatic sprinkler system and water twice a week, instead of 3 for about 15 minutes and always in the morning. We use Turf Master, but I'm sure any will do.. About the bare spots, if it's Bermuda, it should fill in. If not, from a secluded spot, dig up a little and transplant it in the bare spots and don't forget to water, water, water... Also keep it short and thach any dead grass out of it. Hope that helps
Peter K
on Sep 06, 2011
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We have to know what grass you have. I have a guide to identifying lawn grasses at http://www.walterreeves.com/lawn-care/turfgrasses-identifying/ Let us know!
Walter Reeves
on Sep 06, 2011
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Looking forward to seeing thr replies to this one i am living the same nightmare right now. uuuggghhhh just want out pretty grass back
ElectraMedics Electrical Services
on Sep 06, 2011
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Looks like you have a lot of animals running around your front yard taking care of their "bizness!" I hope Walter's page can help you out!..JL
JL Spring & Associates
on Sep 06, 2011
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I think an automated sprinkler will be your best investment. It provides a consistency and in times of drought can save the lawn. Also, a large area designed with low shrubs or groundcover can eat up some square footage and can be done artistically and would be an upgrade to the home. Only drought tolerant slow growing plants should be used to keep maintenance low. Yamini, you are a busy mom, business person and every minute you are repairing a lawn is less time for other important things! I see yard of the month in your future.
Garden Rebel / Sims Landscaping, Co.
on Sep 07, 2011
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ElectraMedics, I bought some Scott's grass seed for sun or shade and got nothing but WEEDS, weeds and more weeds. Yard looks worse than before. It says 99.9% free of weed seeds but we got that one tenth of the weed seeds. Got in touch with them and I am supposed to receive a refund. I have had trouble with Scott's products before.
Barb M.
on Aug 10, 2013
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@Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs - we just did a blog post on this, here is the link - http://www.kelp4less.com/how-do-i-keep-my-lawn-green-in-the-summer/. There are some products you can use, but the watering is the most important thing. You actually WANT it to get reasonably dry before you water - it forces your grass to grow deep roots, which helps it to stay resilient. Also, don't cut it too short - the plant will put more energy into replacing the cut blade than growing those deep roots. Check out our blog post, it's got really great info about this. Best of luck!!!
Kelp4Less
on Aug 22, 2013
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Plant a garden with raised beds...no mowing and food to eat for the work you get good organic food and are not wasting energy
Barbara Broome White
on Aug 25, 2013
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Hugelkultur is also really great for the same reason Barbara just mentioned. :)
Kelp4Less
on Aug 26, 2013
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If you do have a lawn service, I would look to them for answers. They are supposed to be the professional at this. If they can't help you I would get a new lawn service ciz that's what you pay them for.
Joanne Geist
on Aug 26, 2013
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with all of the rain we have had this summer, how can anyone say you need to water more!
Sherleen Z
on Sep 08, 2013
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If it was a watering problem all your grass would be dead. Could be mole crickets eating the roots. I would try granular insecticide with repeat application in about two weeks. Follow directions on bag.
Deby Sims
on Sep 08, 2013
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Yamini I thought GA was having lots of rain this year, pull a clump up where it looks sickest if it has not roots then you have grubs, they sale grub killer at the store like Home Depot
Luis
on Sep 08, 2013
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looks like ants to me, try putting an old bit of carpet or something similar over a patch at night, next morning check to see what insects have collected under it. worth trying,
Dolores
on Sep 29, 2013
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Have you considered a different type of grass that is more drought tolerant and maybe mow only a couple times a year? Buffalo grass is becoming very popular for those that want grass. I opted to get rid of my grass and go all native plants. Finally done with everything it took to maintain grass and I really wanted more butterflies and birds. Now I have no watering, no pesticides, no maintenance except an occasional weed. A couple options to consider.
Carole Andersen
on Sep 29, 2013
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Watering and fertilizing are essential from time to time, so also mowing the grass on a regular basis. Must aware of the kind of grass that you have in your lawn, i.e, cool seasoned or hot seasoned. Accordingly you can address your lawn and grasses.
Monday West
on Sep 30, 2013
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I wish I had ideas to help...I finally gave up for our small front yard and replaced with sod. Its sooo gorgeous and since it was grown locally (just down the Road a few miles) it grows wonderfully...Since we installed ourselves the total cost was about $150 in materials...I got free labor from some wonderful brothers but they were able to lay it out in about 2 hours. Course my postage stamp yard isn't as big as yours.
Tanya Peterson Felsheim
on Oct 18, 2013
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It looks like it might be Bermuda grass but could be a papspalum of some kind. It is relatively easy to install a temporary lawn water system with flex pipe and mister heads. I don't not have mine on a timer and water when needed. Most lawns need 3/4" of water once a week and you can check using tuna or other small flat sided cans space at the sprinkler head, 1/2 way and at the end. I would look for small bugs like cut worms, mole crickets. Also you may want to start designing some beds to cut down on the amount of grass. Grass is good for cleaning the air but so are trees and things that bloom. If you want a better ID of the grass and problems try your extension office, take in some of the live along with the dead and maybe while your at it get a soil ph test. Good luck
Leona G
on Oct 18, 2013
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QUESTIONS: 1. How often do you mow? 2. What height does it gets mow? 3.How knowledgeable is your lawn service company? 4. When did it get fertilized? 5. Does any pets play in your lawn? NOTE: lawn it is long and Bermuda grass it should be maintain short and well balance fertilize, yellow stop is a high concentration nitrogen maybe from dogs playing in lawn( Bermuda grass will get stringy if cut too long and any chemical run off will look bigger, if not water it will go dormant and too much water will ROT LEAFS not the roots. I would aerate, fertilize or com[post) your lawn it is establish and if you had had not need for sprinkler don't need it now..... May have to give up your lawn service!!!! some times affordable is not affordable.
Corvera Outdoor Living By Design
on Oct 19, 2013
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Have you ever considered switching to artificial grass? I know that not everyone is ready to make the switch, but it might be time to think about it. We see lawn problems just like yours every day so give it some thought and let us know if you have any questions.
SYNLawn
on Oct 24, 2013
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It looks like crab grass! Spray miracle grow on it-which fertilizes-spread some grass seed,St. Augustine,or any kind you choose,and water it every couple days. Fire the lawn co. Totally unnecessary.
Jmarie813
on Dec 25, 2013
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Looks like pets might have gone on it ! Also when I has lawn I tried Scotts fert.Then I put Lilly miller on it and wow what a difference. I will be 71 in a week so this last summer we took all the grass out and now have artificial turf. Can't tell the difference, unless you touch it! What a savings. No water, mowing and no fertilizer. My dog loves it better than real grass!
Mikell Paulson
on Dec 26, 2013
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Call your county extension agent (free) for a lawn assessment: http://npic.orst.edu/pest/countyext.htm or a local nursery advisor who can offer expert advice!
Joie
on Dec 28, 2013
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Dig up a clump and take it to your county extension. I think it costs about $20 last time I checked, might be more.... call them and ask. I personally do not believe that is lack of water. I live in Florida and I NEVER water my lawn and it past drought years it got a bit bad, but not that bad..... and this past year we have had plenty of rain, so again I doubt very seriously if it is lack of water. Easiest first. Try some Miracle grow, they sell it with a container you can hook to your garden hose. And then too you can use Epson salts.... works great. But you might have disease..... local county extension is best before you spend too much.
Sheryll S
on May 06, 2014
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Oh also, do not mow your lawn too short... 2 to 3 inches is shortest and try stabbing it with a pitch fork to aerate it before fertilizing it with Miracle Gro.
Sheryll S
on May 06, 2014
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