noticed grass is dead in large areas. After pulling back dead grass found large number of grubs. treated it with product for grubs but since so much is dead want to plow up and reseed. how long should I wait before doing this. Fall here now so need to do it soon before frost if possible
You will have to consult the packaging or the manufacturer on how long this will stay in the soil. Some toxins can remain for months, where some can remain for only days or weeks.
If you do choose to reseed now, at worst, you may have to fill in spots later.
How do I get rid of these small fungi without destroying grass
These are fungal fruiting bodies/mushrooms growing on what appears to be dying grass. They are a seasonal spore dispersal body and will dry up and disappear in time. Or you can use a lawn mower or broom to knock them down.
If you improve the health and density of the grass with re-seeding, fertilization and water management the fungus will likely be suppressed.
Something is digging holes in my grass. The pictures attached were made within a 3 foot radius. What ever this is is ruining my yard! I live in Hudson, NC. Help or ideas would be most appreciated!!
It's hard to tell from the photos how large the holes are, and you don't state the diameter, but the following guide may be of help in determining which critter you have. I suspect ground squirrels or maybe voles if the holes are small.
I recently had a major infestation of scales on my jasmine plant that is planted in the ground. I also have a huge population of leafhoppers all over my lawn. I was wondering if somehow they are related. I have also ordered some live beneficial nematodes to combat the leafhoppers mistakenly as I have since found out that wont help, so can I use insecticidal soap with the nematodes?
They are not directly linked together, but anytime an insect draws sap, then it will likely draw more pests. This will compound the issue.
Insecticidal soap is not a very effective treatment for infestations. This is more for seeing a single insect, or maybe a small cluster and treating them there. This will require some pesticides, whether you choose natural or organic.
This is our collection of organic articles which will offer many ways to control pests quite effectively. any of these recipes will be using ingredients that you likely already have around the home.
THE LAWN AT ONE END ALWAYS KEEPS DIEING OFF IVE USED BOXES OF GRASS SEED BUT IT DIES OFF WHY IS THIS.
There are many possible reasons; here is an article that may help you to determine the cause.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/reasons-for-dying-grass.htm
I would be interested in opinions as to the cause
Moles, skunks and raccoons will dig and disturb grassy areas. Skunks and raccoons are looking for grubs and other foods. Sometimes, signs of digging mean there is a grub problem that should be treated in the spring with GrubEx or other appropriate pesticide. For now, walk the lawn to try to tamp down the disturbed areas and get roots back in touch with soil. Here is more information on lawn skunks, raccoons and moles and what to do about them: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/reduce_lawn_and_garden_damage_caused_by_moles_skunks_and_raccoons
I had a lot of moss on my lawns, so in May of last year i used a moss killer that seem to work, however before i could rake and re seed the lawn we had the drought. after the drought i did what i could to clear the patches and put some grass seed down, some has taken but i cannot believe the amount of very large weeds that are now all over the lawns, the weeds seem to be growing and i wounder if using a weed and feed solution would cause further damage at this time of the year... i am a lady of an age so i am not able to do a lot of heavy physical work many thanks for any advise you can give me Kathy
Manual weed control, pulling, digging is the best but requires physical work.
Chemical weed control with the "weed and feed" type of product you mention is possible. That will kill broadleaf weeds and not grasses, if you follow the label instructions and precautions.
If you have trees in the area be advised that some broadleaf weed killer chemicals can harm trees if the chemcials are taken up by absorbing roots in the area that is treated.