How to Regrow Grass

While every gardener spends much effort in taking care of lawn grass, maintaining a uniform green lawn is easier said than done. The most disheartening part is the development of brown patches in the lawn grass. If you are facing the same problem, learn simple ways to regrow grass.

The probable reasons for these problems are application of excess fertilizer, disease, exposure to prolonged dry spells, and repeated stepping over the grass. Look for signs of pathogen attacks and discuss with a gardening expert to contain diseases in the early stages.

Using the required supplies, remove dead and browning grass as much as you can. For patches that cover large areas, you may need to rip out dead grass from the affected spots.

The nutrients in the affected areas are probably disturbed. Hence, you need to add essential plant nutrients through soil medium. Purchase a superior soil mix, and add some in the affected areas to label the soil surface.

The next step is sowing the seeds. Nowadays, reseeding lawn mixtures are available in nursery centers. Purchase a suitable mixture according to the type of grass you have planted in your yard. The mixture contains seeds, fertilizer, and mulch in appropriate amounts.

Add a layer of the seed mixture by following the directions mentioned on the package. Using a rake, spread the mixture, so that the seeds cover the bare patches evenly. In the first few days, make it a point to water twice daily and follow basic lawn care tips. Within a few weeks, the seeds will germinate and new grass will sprout in the areas.

If you notice sparse growth, you can sprinkle some seed mixture again. Remember to water  regularly, so that the grass seeds do not dry out. Within a month or so, you will notice luxuriant growth of grass in the affected patches. To ensure that grasses do not have to compete for nutrients with weeds, consider weed control by the reliable methods.