CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Warmer temperatures mean backyard barbecues, swimming pools, and summer vacations. Unfortunately for many homeowners it can also mean the unsightly brown patches on your lawn. Even when you think you’ve done everything right, the spots appear. Both human and animal damage can be the cause the distress. Luckily, according to the experts at Lawnb Cutters Equipment in Hopkinsville, there are remedies to this spotty situation.
Dull Mower: Dull mower blades are the culprit for many dull brown patches on lawns. The dull blades do not cut the grass efficiently, instead tearing the lawn and causing damage and slow death to the grass.
The best solution is to bring your blades in for sharpening in both the spring and fall. Lawn Cutters in Hopkinsville does blade sharpening on site. After mowing, homeowners are encouraged to examine the grass to see if the mower is cutting cleanly. Be mindful of any tree roots or items left in the yard too, as this can damage the blades and thus cause brown spots in the yard.
Scalping: Just as the graphic term signifies, your grass doesn’t need a close shave. Just a simple haircut. If the mower blade is set too low or there are lumps in the lawn, it can cut the grass too short and cause damage.
The best solution is to have your mower blades set at a recommended setting. If you think that setting the blades short means cutting the grass lower, and thus fewer times, it will only result in brown patches and an unhappy lawn. Practice proper mower techniques by raising your mower blades and scheduling an appropriate amount of time between cuts.
Chemicals (Organic and Man made): Many brown patches seen on lawns are the result of human and animal abuse. Anything from gasoline, fertilizer, or garden pesticides have been known to damage a lawn. While your four-legged friend doesn’t mean any harm, the nitrogen in their urine is one of the most common causes of brown patches. Research remedies to curbing this chemical imbalance and be mindful of where you’re spraying your pesticides.
Still have questions about lawn care? Talk to the professionals at Lawn Cutters in Hopkinsville for tips and tricks to getting your lawn that lush green look in no time.