Lawn Renovation

The goal of many individuals is to have a good quality lawn . This can be achieved by establishing and tending the lawn properly. Unfortunately , there are circumstances that lead to having a weak lawn, dead or damaged needs repair or renovation.

The first step in lawn renovation is to determine the cause of its decline . Often poor soil conditions are the cause of the problems of the lawn.

In general , the grass does not look good when grown in heavy clay and compacted soils with poor drainage . These circumstances can be corrected during the renovation process . Other lawn problems due to pests, to weather conditions or insufficient maintenance practices . Is likely to make the grass reaches an acceptable all it takes is cut , fertilize and water it properly quality .

The renewal process can begin once the problem is identified. Discuss these three processes of renovation: reseeding with little additional work ; Considerable work leaving the existing grass or remove the existing lawn and start the whole process from scratch. The process to choose depends on turf conditions and the cause of the problem.

For example, if the field lacks a bit tupirse and soil structure is good, the answer may be replantings with a quality seed in late August or early September . Use a drill slots , which is a special machine that opens furrows in the grass and seeds placed there . This system is ideal for reseeding the lawn. It is also possible to spread the seed on dense turf bit , but in this case the contact of the seed with the soil is essential .

You can also use vertical cutting or scarifying to remove excess waste and grass before overseeding . In addition , planting slots can be made directly through the grass and / or weeds controlled with non-selective herbicide glyphosate. All these types of procedures do not require replanting additional soil amendments .

When the problem is the soil, there are ways to solve it without having to lift the grass. Soil aeration is recommended to unzip and remove plant debris . The aerators numerous plugs of soil up the diameter of a pencil making holes in the lawn. Let these plugs on the floor surface . To renew a garden aeration, reseeding and planting slots ( lumps are broken ) are ideal. When problems of soil organic matter used as subscriber used to reconstruct surface soil structure . In these situations must be made and surface aeration second subscriber first. This allows the organic matter directly accessible soil profile .

Unfortunately, if soil compaction is serious and hasn't seen a lawn scarifier, if the levels are high or clay if the drainage is insufficient must begin again. To do this , remove the existing lawn or re- incorporate the ground after passing the rotary plow spike . It is advisable to introduce organic matter in heavy soils .

When perennial weeds in quantity you need to use non-selective herbicides such as glyphosate or ground work persistently to ensure that weeds will no longer be a threat. Work the soil to a depth of six inches. It is possible that this depth can not be achieved if there are shade trees in the area. Do not interfere with root systems . In these cases, the best thing to do is work the soil enough to plant the seed and use organic matter as fertilizer. Add amendments such as compost , manure, peat or organic soil and incorporate all this soil profile . Follow proper procedures for selecting and setting the field to give the kickoff .