It can be disheartening to see dead patches in your yard especially after you’ve put in a lot of effort, but the good thing is that you can restore the beauty and vitality to your landscape with the right methods and materials. You need to get to the root of the problem in order to repair the bare spots and prevent them from returning. Our discussion today will revolve around what causes dead patches in a yard and ways to fix them- from the landscaping experts at Curb Appeal Lawn Care. Yard care services offered by Curb Appeal Lawn Care includes mowing, weed eating, edging and blowing; hedge trimming; mulch and pine needles; aerating, seeding and more. Talking about mulch lawncare in Simpsonville, mulch is defined as any organic or inorganic material that is placed atop soil in a garden bed or used in landscape design with there being different types and varieties of mulch to choose from. You should choose a material that suits your exact needs based on location, plant type, soil and more as no one variety can do it all. The options are Organic- Organic mulches add valuable nutrients to the soil as theyare made from natural materials that decompose over time. Example- bark, compost, lawn clippings, shredded leaves and straw. Inorganic- Although it provides no nutritive value to plants or soil, inorganic mulch can inhibit the growth of weeds. Example- landscape fabric, stones. Mulch Benefits: Apart from enhancing the appearance of your landscape, mulch provides several benefits including weed control, moisture retention, soil erosion prevention, pest control, maintaining nutrition of the soil, etc. Curb Appeal Lawn Care in Simpsonville offers a wide range of residential and commercial landscaping services including residential mulching. Reach out to us to receive an estimate. Let us get back to the causes of dead patches in yards. Not only are brown spots in an otherwise green lawn unsightly, but also can be a sign of a bigger issue. Common reasons why you may be seeing dead patches in your grass include Fungus- Fungal disease can cause irregular patches in your lawn or areas of delicate, light-colored webbing which may occur for a number of reasons, such as poor air circulation, lack of sunlight and extremely wet conditions or weather. With increased maintenance and drier weather, the issue may resolve on its ownbut a fungicide needs to be applied in extreme cases. Grubs- Grubs in large numbers can destroy your grassand a yard that’s infested with grubs will lift away easily in the affected areas or feel spongybecause of the fact that grubs feast on roots. Clear the area for treatment by raking the area to remove dead grass. Water well and apply an insecticide to the damaged area. While wet, make sure pet and people do not come near treated area. Seed or resod the bare spots once dry. Incorrect Mowing Techniques- Your grass blades can get damaged causing bare patches if mower blades are situated too low or are too dull. Make sure the blades are kept sharp and set the mower height based on your type of grass which you can ensure by performing routine maintenance on your mower. Chemicals- Chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, gasoline, or any other type can quickly kill your grass. After a spill occurs, water the area thoroughly. Urine- Due to the high concentrations of nitrogen in the urine of dogs and cats, dead patches can occur over time in the same area where they tend to urinate. Persuade your pet to urinate off your property or in a non-grassy area and water the spot thoroughly immediately after use. Foreign Objects- Things like toys, garden hoses, swimming pools, etc. may leave behind a dead patch after they’ve been removed. The grass in most cases returns to normal after exposure to sunlight, air, and water. Apart from dead patches, you may have other issues to resolve on your home’s exterior. Contact Curb Appeal Lawn Care professionals today on 864-399-9185 for all your yard and garden needs including resolving dead patches in your yard.
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