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- Q.Dead Grass Around Trees - I have two trees that are showing signs of spring blooming, but the grass around them both is dead in ...
- Q.Sooty Looking Grass - Our lawn is greening up nicely for south Louisiana. We have cut twice already. There are several areas that the ...
- Q.Grass Fungus How To Get Rid - We have a grass fungus which is spreading. The main affected area is very moist, like a sponge, and has ...
- Q.White Grubs In Lawn - We removed all the grass that came up by raking and noticed the grubs in lawn. Are we able to ...
- Q.Help Recover Lawn - I have a lawn with yellow patches, thinning of the plant and lost root structure. I have fertilized with no ...
- Q.Lawn Grubs Destroy Lawn - I have beetle grubs for the first time and they have destroyed a big part of my lawn. I'm told ...
- Q.Dead Grass Killed By Grubs - I have a large area of side lawn that is totally brown (I think dead), possibly killed by grubs. Is ...
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April 7, 2011Q.Dead Grass Around Trees
I have two trees that are showing signs of spring blooming, but the grass around them both is dead in a circular perimeter around each tree. What does this mean?
Answered by
Nikki on
April 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Grass has a hard time surviving under trees. The trees will suck all of the moisture out of the soil, leaving none for the grass, which then dies. This article will help with getting grass to grow under trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tips-for-growing-grass-under-a-tree.htmWas this answer useful?00- Answered by
ChristinaPzone6 on
September 3, 2020A.The branches of the trees are blocking sunlight. For one thing, I would thin out the tree branches to open up the canopy.. There are many YouTube videos on the subject. Different trees are trimmed with different techniques at different times of year. For the trees’ health they should be trimmed every so often to remove dead and broken branches as well as any branches that are rubbing. If it is very large I would hire an arborist. In addition, you could accept the fact that you will have trouble growing grass there. Just apply mulch and perhaps some shade loving plants if the roots of the trees are not shallow.
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Anonymous on
April 8, 2011Q.Sooty Looking Grass
Our lawn is greening up nicely for south Louisiana. We have cut twice already. There are several areas that the grass appears to be 'burnt'. We can pull up the sprigs and the bottom is green, but the top looks as if it actually has been burned. The areas are spotty and about 12-15 feet in length. In our 5-acre lawn, there are approximately 10 areas like this. Please help. Is it bugs or fungus or what?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is sooty mold, and it is a fungus. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lesley30 on
April 9, 2011Q.Grass Fungus How to Get Rid
We have a grass fungus which is spreading. The main affected area is very moist, like a sponge, and has taken over. What can we do?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 9, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You will need to use a fungicide on it. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Barb I on
April 12, 2011Q.White Grubs in Lawn
We removed all the grass that came up by raking and noticed the grubs in lawn. Are we able to treat now with a Grub X?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 13, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The following article should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 12, 2011Q.Help Recover Lawn
I have a lawn with yellow patches, thinning of the plant and lost root structure. I have fertilized with no improvement. What are the corrective actions that I need to take to improve my lawn?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 13, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You may have grubs or a fungus. Both would cause these issues. These articles will help you determine which:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/grass-fungus.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 13, 2011Q.Lawn Grubs Destroy Lawn
I have beetle grubs for the first time and they have destroyed a big part of my lawn. I'm told nematodes (ready in May) are best, BUT if I wait about six weeks more, more of my lawn will be ruined. Any advice on what to do now?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Neem oil would still be effective this time of year. This article has more info on neem oil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 16, 2011Q.Dead Grass Killed by Grubs
I have a large area of side lawn that is totally brown (I think dead), possibly killed by grubs. Is there anything I can do now in the spring to bring this grass back? What do I do to get it green?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You'll first need to take care of the grub problem, then you can focus on fixing the grass by either re-sowing the dead area or re-sodding. You'll also have to fertilize it. Occasionally, the dead grass will come back on its own following grub and fertilizing treatment.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/lawn-grubs-how-to-get-rid-of-grub-worms.htm
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