How to regrow your grass

     Accidental burnouts of your lawn from fertilizers are annoying but there are easy ways to fix them so don’t panic.
     Depending on the time frame your patch of lawn is dead there are some measures that can be taken to revive it before replacing it. If the time period your lawn looks dead is less than 4 weeks it can usually be saved. Most of the time grass goes into dormancy when water is scares. The top growth of the green is sacrificed, but the deep roots stay alive and a little extra watering at this point can make wonders.

• Before removing the dead patch, try to water it thoroughly for a few days. The water should soak the soil to properly moisturize the roots. If watering the patch will not fix the problem you need to go to the next step.
• Remove the dead grass as much as possible
• Remove 1 inch of soil from the affected area.
• Place a soil mixture on the affected surface.
• Use a lawn fixer, a mixture of fertilizer, grass seeds, and mulch.
• Water the mixture at least twice a day, every day until the grass starts growing.
• Check periodically for empty spots and sprinkle more mix if needed.
• Be patient, it will take a couple of weeks until the patch is completely covered with the new grass.

     Once your new lawn reaches a mowing height. You can start mowing but be sure you are setting your mower at the highest setting suited for your grass type and do not remove more than 1/3 of the grass blades top.
     After the first mow, you can cut back a little on watering, reducing it to 2-3 times a week.
     If you need help in re-growing your lawn please contact Atlanta Landscaping Matters and we will gladly come out, assess the situation and give you the best advice.