The 5 Most Common Lawn Problems in Spring
Okay, winter was tough on your lawn
You know the feeling. Snow melts, and what's left? Brown patches. Moss. Holes where grass used to be. Looks like a battlefield, not like last summer's lawn.
Honestly, almost every lawn looks like this after winter. Ours too. The good news: In 3-4 weeks it can look great again. If you know what to do.
How to tell if your lawn needs help
Take a close look. Do you see:
- Bare spots larger than your palm?
- More moss than grass in shady corners?
- Yellow or brown areas that won't turn green?
- Weeds growing faster than the lawn?
- Puddles that stay for days after rain?
Two or more points? Then you should act now. Don't wait until May - then it's almost too late.
Problem 1: Bare Spots (The Winter Classics)
What it looks like: Brown patches, sometimes muddy. Often where snow lay for a long time.
What's behind it: Snow mold. Or the area was wet for too long. Regular grass seed? Usually germinates poorly there.
What really helps:
Mrs. Weber from Cologne had the same problem. 15 sqm of bare spots. First tried regular seeds - still brown after 3 weeks. Then used our lawn patch pellets. First green blades after 10 days. Everything thick after 3 weeks.
The pellets have a protective layer around them. Retains moisture, protects from birds. Germination rate is 92%. Regular seeds achieve 60-70%.
Cost comparison:
- Gardener to re-lay: $15-25/sqm
- Laying turf yourself: $8-12/sqm plus labor
- Lawn patch pellets: $2.50/sqm - done in 20 minutes
Your Next Steps
Honestly? The sooner you start, the better. April is okay, March is better.
Find the lawn rescue kit here. Covers 200sqm. Bigger garden? Take two.
Or start small: Lawn patches for bare spots. Costs $19.90. Covers 8sqm.
Questions? Write to us. Usually answer the same day.