Grass won't grow along foundation of home

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We always had grass growing all along the foundation until a couple of years ago.  No grass grows for about a foot outside of foundation on north, south and west sides of house.

Peg · Answer

I would suggest a soil test...

Mandy · Answer

Try tilling the soil there & adding some potting soil & fertilizer, smooth it out & plant grass, keep it watered. Good luck!

BillieandRob Linhart · Answer

What is the question? You might test the pH level in the soil and see if it is any different than the soil out further.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

What soil and fertilizer was used with the grass seed?

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Do you have Ants under the Ground? It might be better to put down Gravel or stones (better for your Property to have a Dry area next to Foundations for Drainage.

Kin26852078 · Answer

have you tried using a different type of grass seed? or fertilizing

Shawn VanDoren · Answer

Have you made any changes along the foundation? Painting, spraying, resurfacing?

Pat · Answer

Doesn't get rain water or do you water it? We have the same thing on the west of our house because of the eaves.

Debra Ziegelbauer Rosenberger · Answer

it probably hold too much water when it rains and the grass can't sustain itself

Sharon · Answer

Concrete leaches lime into soil and if you are planting acid loving plants... they are going to die. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/1649573/help-cement-runoff-made-my-soil-alkaline .... read the answers

Get a soil testing kit, You will have to amend the soil to make it more acid by adding coffee grounds, vinegar

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