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Lawn issue: dead grass base
Posted on 5/16/13 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 9:51 pm
My yard hasn't been looking as good as it has in the past and I've noticed what seems to be a layer of dead grass down on the dirt. This is odd considering I bag almost every time I cut.
A) what could be causing this
2) what can I do to remove this dead grass layer and rejuvenate my lawn?
A) what could be causing this
2) what can I do to remove this dead grass layer and rejuvenate my lawn?
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Posted on 5/16/13 at 9:57 pm to poochie
Is probably thatch, and may be caused by frequent but light watering and over fertilization causing the roots to grow lateral instead of deep, then become damaged by sun and heat
Rent a dethatcher from Home Depot and run it , will Make your lawn look like shite for a few weeks, but then become very healthy
Also stay away from the "Scott's" system and next year only apply a pre emergent weed killer early spring then a variety specific fertilizer after green up is complete
Cut your grass at a high setting on your mower
Take a soil sample and send to LSU
Rent a dethatcher from Home Depot and run it , will Make your lawn look like shite for a few weeks, but then become very healthy
Also stay away from the "Scott's" system and next year only apply a pre emergent weed killer early spring then a variety specific fertilizer after green up is complete
Cut your grass at a high setting on your mower
Take a soil sample and send to LSU
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 9:58 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:02 pm to poochie
^^
That.
Also, core aerification puts enzymes from the soil onto the surface that help deteriorate thatch quicker.
That.
Also, core aerification puts enzymes from the soil onto the surface that help deteriorate thatch quicker.
This post was edited on 5/16/13 at 10:07 pm
Posted on 5/16/13 at 10:33 pm to poochie
I agree but why are you bagging ? That went out a long time ago and don't fertilize with high nitrogen fake fertilizers? You are bagging your fertilizer.
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