About Lawn Repair

Problems with your lawn can come from various sources, such as poor drainage, clay soil, poor quality topsoil or even dead grass from continuous activity. So, how you repair it simply depends on what the problem is in the first place. The ones mentioned are common ones, so this article will address those.

Poor or Clay Topsoil

Really, whether you have soil problems or not should be the first thing to determine, as your lawn cannot be healthy if your soil is not. The first thing to do is to get a soil test. These are available from your local conservation district and extension agency offices. Give them a call to make sure your office offers this service first.

Follow the instructions given to take your soil sample and the instructions given in your test results regarding the addition of amendments on the report. This will bring your soil to its optimum condition.

Poor Drainage

Too much water standing for too long can kill the root system of grass. This is a more complex problem that calls for drainage solutions, and you may need an excavation contractor to resolve it. The contractor will likely dig down in the problem area and install perforated pipe and 2B stone. The pipe will then carry excess rainwater away to a drainage ditch or wherever it can be safely drained to. This can get expensive depending on how large the problem is.

Dead Grass

This is simple fix you can do by reseeding the area, laying down a thick layer of straw and watering. The new grass should start to germinate and come up in a week or so.

When You Don't Know What the Problem Is 

If none of these seem to be the source of your lawn problems, consult with a professional lawn service.