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Troubleshooting Common Lawn Issues: Brown Spots, Fungus, and More

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Lawn diseases are a topic of interest for all those who have a landscaped yard, as well as for those who want to start a garden design project. Sometimes, maintaining a garden, in the medium and long term, can cost more than originally planned. That’s because we tend to ignore the signs that the plants are giving to us. As in the case of human diseases, plants show some symptoms before reaching a very serious stage of the disease. All we have to do is observe, identify, and act properly. Whether you do this on your own with products from Revive or hire someone, symptoms should be identified from an early stage. This reduces the costs of the necessary treatments and decreases the risks of being required to regrow your entire lawn. Common lawn issues include: Dollar Spot Produced by a fungus called Sclerotinia homeocarpa. The best prevention method is to maintain the correct levels of nitrogen in the soil, through adequate Also, ensure proper irrigation, to make sure that the pla...

How to Fix Brown Patches on Your Lawn and Keep it Green and Lush

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The lawn is an important element of any garden, so it must be resistant, green, strong and neat. Any kind of disease will not only affect its appearance, but also its health.     In properly maintained lawn, diseases are normally isolated, occurring very rarely, or limited to very small areas. The chance of diseases is higher after or during rainy periods, as well as in the case of young lawns (under 12 months old). Diseases usually manifest in the form of abnormalities that have a circular and regular shape, or as spots on the grass blades.   Brown spots or discolorations can be caused by several factors.   They can be the result of excessive fertilization or uneven spread of fertilizer. These substances used in excess can burn the grass, causing its death. The solution, in this case, is moderate fertilization, at least for a while, and abundant irrigation of the lawn. A large amount of water will help dilute the fertilizer and spread it deeper into the soil...

The Benefits of Using Organic Liquid Fertilizer for Your Lawn

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Unfortunately, it is not often the case that a garden naturally has the optimal conditions for maintaining the health of the lawn and usually they do not have the ideal composition of the soil, hydration and necessary nutrients. Moreover, regular lawn mowing can cause intense growth that leads to the thickening of the lawn, but this growth can be supported only by the supplementation of mineral elements in the soil, fertilization.       Organic liquid fertilizer is a very good solution for your lawn . Applied in the recommended doses, it behaves both as a solution that provides all the essential nutrients for the growth and development of the lawn, but also plays a role of an extremely effective biostimulator that directly contributes to the process of photosynthesis and the development of the root and foliar systems.   Organic liquid fertilizers are 100% natural products, easy to assimilate by plants, their entire composition being 100% water soluble. It must...

How to Fertilize Your Lawn in Different Seasons: A Seasonal Guide

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  Fertilizing the lawn is one of the essential steps that must be done if you want a green and healthy lawn. Regular mowing the lawn contributes to the growth of strong roots, but has the disadvantage of decreasing the amount of nutrients needed for development by cutting the grass, forcing it to heal itself. This is where the role of fertilization and quality lawn care products come in.     Normally, lawn fertilizer is applied about three times a year.   Spring (March-April) Fertilization during this period ensures the growth and thickening of the grass. Slow-acting organic products are highly recommended, because a regularly trimmed lawn needs constant, not rapid, fertilization.   Summer (June-July) In this season, it is necessary to restore the amount of nutrients in the soil, but without overdoing it.   Fall Autumn fertilization is essential because, while the lawn will cease to grow on the surface, it will develop its roots during the wi...

The Importance of Soil Treatment for a Healthy Lawn

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Any discussion about the maintenance of the lawn will always also related to its fertilization. If the lawn is in a less optimal condition, or if you want it to have a healthier appearance, adequate soil treatments are the most effective method of improvement. If they are applied correctly and at the right time, these treatments will increase the resistance of the lawn to stressors and pests, and its overall health will be noticeable in its impeccable appearance.   Like any living organism, the lawn needs a care routine to avoid getting sick. If it is not maintained correctly, the repair work will be more difficult and expensive. An essential part of this routine is soil treatment. However, if soil treatment is performed incorrectly, it may also cause lawn damage. What impact does a soil with few nutrients have on the lawn? More weeds. The appearance of diseases, thinning of the grass foliage, yellow-brown spots and increased chances of erosion. Due to the lack of nutrients, y...

The Role of Soil pH in Lawn Fertilization: Understanding Your Lawn’s Needs

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The soil pH represents the soil’s level of acidity, which enormously influences the growth of the plants. It is measured on a scale of 1 to 14, where 1 means very acidic and 14 means very alkaline. The lawn thrives at a slightly acidic to neutral level, such as between 6 and 7. If the pH is less than 5 or more than 8, the plants will not survive in the ground, and soil treatment may be necessary for healthy landscapes .     You can do a simple test at home to determine whether the soil in your garden is acidic, alkaline or neutral. Extract 2 tablespoons of soil from a depth of 15 cm. Put the soil in a bowl and add half a glass of vinegar. If the mixture has an effervescent reaction, the soil is alkaline. If the soil did not react in any way with the vinegar, then it has a neutral pH.   For greater accuracy, you should use a soil test kit, which you can find at specialized stores.   Once you find out the pH of your soil, you can immediately take action ...

Going Organic: The Benefits of Using Organic Fertilizers on Your Lawn

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The lawn needs help to grow properly and to remain healthy. The mix of substances contained in an organic fertilizer Denver area contributes to the support of the plants in their various stages of development.     The advantages of lawn fertilization: stimulation of rapid germination of lawn seeds; supporting the development of roots, increasing its resistance to breakage and traffic; obtaining a uniform lawn without thinned or missing grass areas; the lawn will better withstand periods of drought or intensive rain.   Fertilizers are also important to strengthen the immunity of plants, protecting them from pests (diseases, parasites), in the long term.   Organic fertilizers are an excellent solution. They have in their composition natural elements (bird’s manure, enriched with malt germs, fulvic acid, humic acid etc.) that support the development of a green and dense lawn, protect against diseases and limit the growth of weeds and moss. Compost made in...

Bring Your Dead Grass Back to Life: Tips and Tricks for Dog Urine Damage

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It is such a joy to see your dog running and playing around on your lawn, but pets can also cause lawn problems, manifesting itself in the form of inaesthetic brown spots on the grass. Basically, the grass gets burned on certain areas, and the cause is the dog’s urine.   Portions of the lawn burned by salts in the urine are often confused with other lawn diseases. The clear indication that this is not a disease, but a burn caused by animal urine is the regularity of dry regions: a dry area, bordered by vigorous, healthy lawn. In addition, most dogs prefer to use only some areas, over and over again.   As a rule, female dogs can cause more damage to the lawn than males, due to their specific behavior (they urinate on a concentrated area and do not spray around, as male dogs do).   What can be done? The best prevention is to train your dog properly, so that they do not urinate anywhere they feel like. If, however, it is not possible to control the behavior of...

The Ultimate Guide to Organic Lawn Care for a Greener, Healthier Lawn

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A lawn is the ideal solution for those who want a green, symmetrical and neat look of their yard. Resistant, easy to plant and maintain, the lawn is also very affordable in price, so any person who owns a small plot of land can afford it. Here are some things you need to know if you want a greener, healthier lawn.   There are many varieties of organic lawn care that you can opt for , but if you want to make the best choice, you need to think about its purpose. For example, there are varieties ideal for sports, resistant to foot traffic, while others have a more beautiful appearance, but are much more sensitive, so they are suitable rather for decorative purposes.   There are two favorable periods for planting the lawn: from mid-March to early summer (June), then from mid-August to the end of October. Hot summer months are not a good choice because a soil that is too dry will not allow the seeds to germinate properly.   The lawn requires special care, especially i...