Your turfgrass lawn will always be susceptible to damage, no matter how healthy and well maintained it is.
Understanding the best methods to patch and repair the damage will help you quickly get your yard back into shape so you and your family can continue to use and enjoy it.
Whether your lawn is damaged by pets, people, heavy equipment, or something else, there’s always a way to fix the damage, and there are usually steps you can take to strengthen your lawn’s health and create a more resilient lawn while working on your repairs.
On this page you’ll find my articles about fixing a damaged lawn, with information about the tools you’ll need, and recommendations about when to repair your lawn for the best results.
In this section you’ll find a collection of how-to guides and articles that will help you repair your lawn damage the right way the first time.
Salt can be a problem for lawns, especially those near coasts or in areas where road salt is used during the winter. Salt damage to
Many different elements and circumstances can lead to lawn damage. Improper or inadequate watering, a long period of extremely hot weather, and intensely cold weather
Bald spots are the bane of any homeowner’s lawn. Whether it’s the heat of summer or a byproduct of pet ownership, patchy lawns are awful.
Many times the idea of regrading a yard can be intimidating, but if you have a smaller yard or simply want to regrade a certain
For dog owners, their pet brings them immense joy, and although there is nothing more important than loving and caring for their dog, sometimes dogs
If your lawn is looking a bit lackluster because of damage or neglect, you might be wondering what the best time to repair lawn issues
Is your lawn absolutely overwhelmed by weeds? Or are you simply unhappy with the way it looks and wonder whether you should start from scratch?
It can be alarming to see your beautiful green lawn turning yellow. It may happen in patches, in large swaths, or all over your lawn.
A lumpy lawn is an eyesore at best and a health hazard at worst. Noticing strange lumps in your lawn is concerning. It makes mowing
Brown patches of grass on the lawn are a very common occurrence. It’s understandable to feel frustrated and dismayed when you see brown spots on
When you have bare spots on your lawn, you’re probably keen to fix them. The method you should adopt to fill in bare patches varies
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Dustin Stoll is the owner of a horticulture design and consulting company, Stoll Design. He has done planting design work on many commercial and residential projects. Before starting his own company, Dustin was Director of Horticulture at Tulsa Botanic Garden, where he worked for over eight years.
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