“My lawn has ugly dead spots all over it, even though new grass is growing in other places!”
Turf grass can appear dead and brown for a number of reasons. Smothering is one cause of this. Usually snow and ice are responsible; however, in warmer climates, smothering occurs when leaves and other debris has been left to lie on the ground throughout winter, creating dead patches and matting.
Airflow, access to minerals, water, and sunlight have all been restricted for too long and mold and bacteria are allowed to grow unheeded, so now the grass is paying the price.
A patchy lawn may be remedied by first removing any leaves, pine straw, or household items that have been left to sit on the turf. Core aeration and de-thatching are recommended, as well as good levels of moisture and fertilizer. I
f this still yields no results, you may want to consider re-seeding the areas in question. If this avails no results, call in a professional team to take a sample and discover what is causing the problem.