Common Lawn Problems And Tips To Eradicate Them

No matter how hard you try, the lawn will suffer damage and wear and tear. Homeowners invest a lot of time and effort in maintaining their lawns, but several factors emerge out of nowhere to cause some problems and let homeowners know that their efforts still need to be improved. Vendors of turf supplies claim that these problems arise due to our shortcomings, ignorance, or laziness, and we often ignore several steps that invite these problems. We have covered the most common issues that our lawns face and discussed the solutions related to them.

PROVIDING TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH SUNLIGHT

We all love visiting the beach to enjoy some sunshine, and the same goes for our Kikuyu lawns and lawns where buffalo turf is installed. Remember, your lawn loves and needs sunlight, and it is your responsibility to ensure that it gets enough sunlight in the cooler season to thrive. Another point to remember in this regard is that too much sunlight can leave the turf struggling for life. If your lawn is getting extra sunlight, you must be attentive and proactive about keeping it watering regularly for its happiness and health. If your Kikuyu lawns are in shaded areas because of trees, the best step is pruning down the branches and letting some extra light fall on the turf. This will show its effect in winter, and turf varieties like TifTuf Bermuda, Nullarbor Couch, and others need this extra sunlight.

PREVENTING WEAR AND TEAR

Excessive amounts of foot traffic on turf supplies on Kikuyu lawns or lawns with buffalo turf supplies can be hazardous. If this foot traffic becomes regular and consistent, it can make the ground compact and cause trouble for turf supplies. In some situations, foot traffic is impossible to avoid if you have pets, and in this situation, you must use some hard turf variety like TifTuf Bermuda. This turf is very hard-wearing and known for its hard-wear tolerance, and it uses 38% less water than other turf supplies.

FOLLOWING WRONG MOWING HABITS

One major mistake we commit with our buffalo turf and Kikuyu lawns is that we follow incorrect mowing habits and mow the lawn when wet. Remember, mowing too short can cause several issues in the long run, and one should go for frequent lawn mowing to encourage the growth of thicker and healthier turf. Vendors of turf supplies recommend keeping the blades sharp and replacing them whenever necessary. This will prevent leaf damage and keep the lawn protected from diseases.

APPLYING TOO MUCH FERTILISER

One major blunder homeowners often commit is applying excessive fertiliser to buffalo turf and Kikuyu lawns, thinking it will help in better growth and healthy turf supplies. Too much fertiliser can create dead patches of grass, and excessive nitrogen from fertilisers can damage your lawn. Vendors of turf supplies recommend applying an even and appropriate amount of fertiliser, and the lawn should be watered thoroughly after the fertiliser is applied.

TAKING DOG URINE LIGHTLY

Lawn owners should never take their dog's urine lightly if it is on the buffalo turf or Kikuyu lawn. Dog urine also has nitrogen that, if not removed from the lawn, can cause some significant problems. The best step is altering the dog's diet and urinating habits to ensure that the dog does not urinate on the turf. Excessive water consumption should be promoted for your pet animal, as it will dilute the nitrogen in the urine and watering the lawn daily will also reduce the impact of nitrogen.

TYPES OF WEEDS THAT CAN IMPACT YOUR TURF SUPPLIES

Different types of lawn weeds can be encountered in turf supplies, and we have come up with details of some common weeds and tips for eradicating them.

CROWSFOOT GRASS

• The best way to control crows foot grass is to hand-remove juvenile weeds

• Use a pre-emergent such as Oxafert to remove seed germination.

CAPEWEED

• It is best to hand weed the capeweed. 

• It can be removed with amgrow bin-die.

SUMMER GRASS

• Summer grass can be removed by hand or it can be prevented with oxafert.

NUTGRASS

• Nutgrass can only be removed with a specific herbicide such as a sledgehammer or with the monument.

WINTERGRASS

• Winter grass can be removed by hand or it can be prevented with oxafert or monument.