How to Fix the Brown Patches of the Lawn

The patches of dead grass ruin the complete beauty of your lawn. These brown patches are caused due to several factors. Some of them are- lack of fertilization, animal urine, foot traffic, grub infestation, drought, and chemical spills. You will notice these brown patches mostly on the lawn that have become old rather than the new one. Before you start removing the brown patches it is essential to know the growth pattern of these patches. If you understand the underlying factor behind the growth of the brown patches then you can easily fix it. 

 

Here we will guide you on the two methods by which you can bring the best beauty of your lawn. 

1. Reseeding bare spots 
2. Patching with sod. 

1. How to Plant Grass Seed in Bare Spots 

You will be more probably familiar with the plantation of grass seed. But to cover the bare patches here we are describing some of the beneficial steps that you should follow to get the result. 

• Remove Debris

Before seeding the lawn you should try to remove all the debris elements from your lawn. You should take out the dead leaves. If you find that these patches are done due to animal urine then thoroughly clean the area.  Check that there is no chemical contamination on the lawn. If you find them then raise the area with clean water.   

• Loose the soil

With the help of a garden cultivator, you should break the soil of your lawn. By this process, the soil of your lawn gets loose and it will be ready to take the new seeds.

• Add Compost  

To add required nutrients to the lawn soil, the use of compost is the best option. You can add 2-3 inches of compost in the existing soil so that all necessary requirements of the soil get fulfilled.   

• Make surface flat

After adding compost to the soil make the surface flat and even so that seeds should be sprinkled equally.

• Seed sprinkling process

At this stage, you have completed all the necessary processes now you have to add the seed into the lawn soil.  

• Add water

You have to add water in little amounts so that the seed starts fertilizing. Do not overwater the lawn. You have to water in little amounts once or twice a day to maintain the moisture content of the soil.

• Monitor the area

You have to monitor the area on a regular interval of time so that grass grows well and completely covers the bare space.  

 

2. How to Patch Bare Spots with Sod 

•  Remove Debris

Just like reseeding you have to clean out your lawn by extracting the dead grass and weeds.

• Till the Soil

Break down the solid pieces of soil and dirt by using a garden hoe or rake.

• Calculate brown patch area

With the help of measuring instruments calculate the area that has brown patches. After that, you can buy the same sod of the right measurement from the market. 

•  Select the Right Turfgrass

Make sure you buy the right sod that matches well with the rest of the lawn grass. 

• Cut the Sod

With the help of a garden tool perfectly cut the sod larger than the area that you have to cover. 

• Do regular treatment of the lawn 

At the point when the turf is reinforced and effectively developing, you can accept normal garden treatment plans. This will normally associate with 14 days after the grass has been set. Be that as it may, be mindful so as not to cut this new grass too short when you begin cutting. 

If you find that brown patches are occurring again and again in your lawn then you need to take the help of professionals of Turf Medic Lawn Care Maryland. We have well-trained professionals that offer high-quality Lawn Maintenance Maryland services. To know more about our services you can reach us at 301-733-3633.