You're doing your best to keep your lawn looking immaculate, and then suddenly: yellow patches, loose grass, and bare patches. It's highly likely that leatherjackets are the culprit. These crane fly larvae live just below the surface and feed on the roots of grass and young plants. They can emerge in droves, especially in spring or after a wet summer. In this blog post, you'll learn how to recognize leatherjackets, what you can do to prevent them, and how to combat them naturally. This way, you'll give your garden a solid foundation again. How do leatherjacket plagues occur in your...
A beautiful, green lawn is every gardener's dream. But nothing is more frustrating than bare, yellow, or brown patches that spoil the perfect lawn. This can have various causes, from soil problems to excessive use. Fortunately, there are solutions for every cause. In this blog post, you'll learn in detail why bare patches occur and what you can do about them, so your lawn looks neat and healthy again. Causes of bald, yellow or brown spots in the lawn Bare, yellow, or brown patches in your lawn can have several causes. Sometimes it's due to the soil, sometimes maintenance, and...