Sometimes the lawn just doesn't want to thrive. Yellow, brown or bald spots make it unsightly. In some places it is just weeds. What you can do if you have lawn problems.
How do you solve common lawn problems?
Solutions for lawn problems: Remove weeds manually, create drainage when wet, choose shade-tolerant lawn replacements, mow frequently, loosen and re-seed bare spots, pour water over discolored spots, fertilize and sprinkle to prevent red spray.
Common Lawn Problems
- Clover
- Root weeds (couch grass, groundweed, field horsetail)
- Dandelions
- Moss
- Mushrooms
- Red sparkling
- Bald Spots
- Discolored spots
Pull out weeds
If dandelions, clover, moss or fungi spread, the lawn is either not dense enough or the location is too moist and shady. Pluck out dandelions, clovers, daisies and other wild herbs as soon as possible.
If you can't get rid of the wild herbs, a herbicide will help. However, you should only use it in extreme emergencies because weed killers damage the environment. First, try using organic products, such as those offered by the Neudorff company (€52.00 on Amazon).
A lawn that is too wet encourages the appearance of moss and some fungi. You can try to dry it out using a drainage system. In locations that are too shady, the only option is often to create a replacement lawn made from feather cushions or star moss.
The best measure for lawn problems: mow often
When lawn problems occur, you should mow as often as possible. But make sure that the stalks remain at least two to three centimeters long, otherwise they cannot recover.
By mowing you keep weeds down, which prevent them from flowering and seeding. At the same time, the lawn becomes nice and dense and does not allow root weeds to breathe.
Bald, yellow or brown spots
Bald spots in the lawn are usually caused by heavy use or a lack of nutrients. Loosen the area and ensure that missing nutrients are added to the soil. Then sow some lawn seeds.
Yellow and brown spots are caused by dog urine or over-fertilization. Pour water over affected areas to dilute the concentration of pollutants.
Red spray is a sign of too much nitrogen in the soil. Fertilizing and moderate sprinkling help combat this lawn problem.
Tips & Tricks
Lawn seeds last four years if you store them in a cool place. When planting your lawn, be sure to buy a little more than you need so that you can reseed bare spots in the first few years.
