Problems that can cause the deterioration of the lawn
Apart from the summer heat, there are other reasons that can cause our grass not to be in the best conditions, being able to appear in any season of the year, some of the most common cases would be weeding removal and there are also:
1. Drought
Yes, probably the most common problem and as we mentioned before, very common in summer, due to the lack of irrigation due to the holidays.
2. Excess water
It can happen to us to water more than necessary, also if the land has poor drainage, it causes excess water to accumulate, thus rotting the roots and causing the grass blades to turn yellow.
3. Very compact soil
It is usually caused by trampling or very frequent use of the area where the grass is. Its solution is scarification of which we spoke about previously and aeration, which consists of puncturing the earth so that it is adequately oxygenated.
4. Felt
Felt is a layer that forms between the grass and the ground, the roots are in this layer, formed by decomposed remains of roots and leaves. Its main problem is that it prevents the passage of water to the "good" soil, causing a drought even though we are watering correctly in terms of quantity and regularity.
5. Excess shade
There are specific grasses for shade, if the one we are using is not an ideal mix for this condition, excess shade causes the stems to grow thin, pale and yellowish and eventually dry out. The gardening solution in this case is to make sure that the type of grass we are planting is the right one.
6. Cold
The cold also has a negative impact on our grass, in places where there are frosts (temperatures below 0ºC) we can notice that the grass turns brown, although it is normal, depending on the type of grass we have, it is most likely that once winter is over, during spring it will regrow and return to its optimal color.
7. Sunburn
Also, as we mentioned, they are typical summer problems, it is most possible that the grass has been mowed very low, thus leaving the neck more exposed at ground level, this part of our grass is usually whitish due to the lack of light and therefore more sensitive to the sun and prone to burning easily.
8. Excess fertilizers
Nitrogen is specifically what is harmful, almost all fertilizers usually contain it together with potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, although the latter is not harmful, the idea is to make sure to spread the fertilizer very evenly to avoid specific accumulations, not to exceed the recommended doses, and water immediately after to dissolve it.
9. Failures in seeding
When our grass is just sown and being born, sometimes you can see wilted areas, with a dark color, this may be due to a fungus in that area, but it can also be a sowing problem, such as:
Use old seeds that have lost their effectiveness when germinating
Lack of water, because after sowing it is advisable to water 2 or 3 times a day
Seeds buried deep
Ants or birds that carry the seeds
Excess fertilizers in land preparation
Very cold or very hot soil.
Already knowing the problems that can affect our lawn and knowing how to remedy it, we can only provide the needs it requires throughout the year to make it look beautiful.
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