Is It Too Late To Get A Green Lawn? My lawn have dry spots and dead spots, but is almost...
My lawn have dry spots and dead spots, but is almost 60% green. I just very soon started learning more or less lawn watchfulness and hope that I am not too late (May). I live within New England and am having my pasture dethatched and core-aerated. What is my next step, or is it too behind time??
it is not to unsettled looks like you are on the right track.your subsequent step would be putting seed down be you have the patchy spots or you would send for them dead spots.
Reseed the unresponsive spots, water it and tend it, and see what you obtain.
If you really want to do more, get a soil analysis done as far as pH, nutrient level, etc. You can always work to correct those, too.
Answers: Your next step is to acquire a good soil analysis of P, K, pH and lime requirements, and start fertilizing using those recommendation. Check with your local extension service to find out who test soil in your state, and how to help yourself to a proper sample.
Overseed the deceased spots, apply fertilizer and lime and make sure the established grass get an inch of water a week during the growing season.
Get the mower blade sharpened and impartial. Set the mower height to the optimum for your species of grasses (probably something like 3-3.5") . Take no more than 1/3 of the height of the grass blade when mowing.
Good book, can be gotten cheaply from used book stores:
Rodales' Chemical Free Yard and Garden. Even if you choose to move about with "chemical" fertilizers and pesticides, this book will donate you a good knowledge of the conditions required for good growth of prairie, and how to properly maintain it. Read especially the first chapter as well as the meadow chapters.