Why Is My Grass Coming In So Patchy?
Grass can be a tricky thing, hence, why so many homeowners opt out of the DIY version and prefer to pay professionals to ensure their hard work isn’t without value.
There are a number of reasons to a patchy yard, the best way to identify what the problem is, is to go top to bottom and rule everything out before reaching out to a lawncare professional.
Soil quality - Not 100% necessary, but it is pretty important to know the quality of the nutrients in your specific soil type in order to fertilize and treat properly.
Water - Probably the absolute most important thing is that your lawn is getting enough water on a daily basis. This also means EVENLY. Inspect your sprinklers to be sure the patches aren’t solely in areas that your irrigation just doesn’t quite reach.
Diseases or insects - Trees aren’t the only thing affected by diseases. Lawn diseases & pests include powdery milder, Japanese beetles etc. can all make your grass very thin.
Sun - Grass needs about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. So if you notice the thinning occurring in spots that get less than that amount, there is the answer. Try trimming some branches back or having your local tree service perform a canopy raise to promote the grass to thicken up.
If you have ruled all these issues out and are still having an issue with thin, patchy grass, feel free to use the link below to be connected with a plant health care technician!
