How’s your grass doing after the hot, dry summer? If it’s looking drab and overrun with weeds, your yard may benefit from an overhaul. Learn what goes into lawn renovation and why it may be better than separate treatment options.

Common Lawn Care Issues

Your lawn can go through a lot over the summer. Here are some of season’s most common lawn care problems:

• Soil compaction. Excess foot traffic from kids, pets, and yard work compacts the soil. This leads to poor drainage and limits nutrient and air flow needed for strong grass root development.
• Drought. A lack of rainfall and local water restrictions leaves your lawn dry and thirsty.
• Pests. From beetles to grubs, the warm weather attracts more bugs to feed on your grass and garden.
• Disease. Hot days, cool nights, and humidity makes an ideal environment for fungal growth.
• Weeds. Some plants thrive in poor conditions, especially when they only have to compete with grass weakened from drought, pests, and disease.

There are many ways to deal with each of these issues separately. There’s also a way to help address multiple problems at once.

Lawn Renovation Practices

Lawns ravaged by weeds, disease, and pests require more than a simple spot treatment. Compacted soil also affects more than a single patch of grass. Any lawn that’s been neglected for an extended period can suffer from bare patches, thinning grass, or poor overall health. This is when it takes a comprehensive plan to help address these issues and reestablish the turf. The plan will depend on the specific lawn issues, but here are a few ways to address multiple problems at the same time.

1. Aerating. Perforating the soil allows air, water, and nutrients to reach the root zone. Not only does it help break up compacted soil, reduce thatch, and improve drainage, but the increased nutrient absorption and water and air flow enhances root growth. Healthier roots make the grass more resilient to drought, disease, and pests.
2. Overseeding. Revitalize your lawn, fill in bare spots, and promote lush growth by spreading more grass seed. It’s best to follow up aerating with seeding to allow better seed-to-soil contact. Choose the type of grass that will thrive in your area and is more resistant to the problems you’ve been facing—from drought to pests.
3. Irrigation. Proper watering is essential for a healthy lawn. The right amount of water gives it the moisture it needs without drowning it and causing additional problems. If your local regulations allow, consider adding an irrigation or sprinkler system to provide your lawn with an ample amount of water at the right time.
4. Makeover. If you’re running into the same lawn problems year after year, you may want to consider changing your landscape’s layout, adding features—like gardens or irrigation systems, or altering the terrain.

One of the easiest ways to determine exactly what your yard needs is to consult with a professional lawn care specialist.

Green Image Lawn Care Reno Services

Lawn problems can pile up, especially after a harsh season like summer and winter. Luckily, fall is an ideal time to set it back on the path to healthy growth, and Green Image Lawn Care offers expert guidance on how to get there. From aerating and seeding to pest and disease control, we can provide a comprehensive plan to give your yard exactly what it needs to thrive. As agronomists, our solutions are rooted in science, so you can be sure your lawn has a strong foundation for future growth. Call 717-900-8144 today to set up a consultation for a treatment plan before the next harsh season sets in.