Patching A Neglected Lawn
First
Decide if there is sufficient lawn grass to develop it into a lawn. If there
are large patches without grass, you may be better to start a new lawn.
Lawns That Are Salvageable
- Clean up debris and apply WIPEOUT® directly to isolated weeds.
(CAUTION: WIPEOUT® will also kill grass on contact - be sure to read the
label).
- Prepare bare patches as outlined in the "Starting
a New Lawn" section with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Lawn Soil.
Be sure to mix C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Turf Starter Lawn Fertilizer into the
soil to give the new lawn a head start.
- Follow seeding rates indicated on C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Grass Seed
labels. Use spreader on large areas to assure uniform coverage.
- Keep your lawn wellwatered until the new grass is 7.5 cm (3") high.
If area is patched with sod, stamp gently into place, keep well-watered and
feed with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Turf Starter Lawn Fertilizer prior to sodding.
Shaded Areas
Grass growing under trees competes with tree roots for food. To help strengthen
the lawn, feed the shaded area with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™ Lawn Fertilizer and
then feed again 2 weeks later with C-I-L® TREE AND HEDGE FEEDER. Water thoroughly.
Bare, shaded patches should be over-seeded with C-I-L® GOLFGREEN™
Shade Mix Grass Seed. This type of grass mixture requires at least 25% sunlight
per day. If possible, thin out the tree growth, or substitute a broad leaf ground
cover such as ajuga, pachysandra, thyme or vinca.
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