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- Q.How To Fix Dead Grass Areas? - We had a very hot summer here and in early August my grass got a few dead spots. The have ...
- Q.Living In Midwest With A Neighbor That Has A Pump In The Middle Of His Yard. - During heavy rains he floods my yard and the back end which slopes downward erodes at the grass. Is there ...
- Q.Webs On My Lawn In The Morning Have Funnel Like Holes In Them. I Always Thought This Was An Entry For A Spider. If They Have Thi - s tunnel, do you still think they are dollar spot fungus?
- Q.Brown Ring On Lawn - when grass was green it was ,green ring on green lawn
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rita langeliers on
September 1, 2022
76085Q.How To Fix Dead Grass Areas?
We had a very hot summer here and in early August my grass got a few dead spots. The have spread into a very large area now a there are a lot of smaller spots that are dead also. I have put grub killer and fungus killer on it but it has not helped. What is the problem? I do not have a photo at this time.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 1, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Make sure that you use them according to the package! Sometimes it requires multiple applications to kill off pests and fungi in the soil.
Outside of this, testing and amending for nutrient deficiency or pH issues will be appropriate.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
These article will offer more suggestions for your issue:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/lawn-care/lgen/reasons-for-dying-grass.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/lawn-care/lgen/fixes-for-yellow-lawns.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/lawn-care/lgen/treating-lawn-diseases.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 4, 2022Q.Living In Midwest With A Neighbor That Has A Pump In The Middle Of His Yard.
During heavy rains he floods my yard and the back end which slopes downward erodes at the grass. Is there a stronger grass to hold against the flooding?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 14, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Bahia grass, ryegrass, and rough stalk bluegrass tolerate wet soils. They perform best in shade, but you didn't mention whether the site was in sun or shade. This would be a good question for your local extension agent, who will know which grasses do well in your area.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/extension-search
You might consider adding a border of moisture loving perennials. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/water-tolerant-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/ornamental/trees/tgen/wet-soil-trees.htm
For other ideas about how to improve drainage (such as a French drain):
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm
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Printerspeaker on
September 15, 2022
Zip 60442Q.Webs On My Lawn In The Morning Have Funnel Like Holes In Them. I Always Thought This Was An Entry For A Spider. If They Have Thi
s tunnel, do you still think they are dollar spot fungus?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the issue at hand. They could, certainly, be spider holes, or several other issues. This does sound more like a spider issue, than Dollar Spot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.ca/lawn-care/lgen/dollar-spot-fungus.htm
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Anonymous on
August 28, 2023Q.Brown Ring On Lawn
when grass was green it was ,green ring on green lawn
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 31, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It could be fairy rings - a fungus that prevents the proper uptake of water. Here is more:
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