Which are occurring and what can you do?

Common lawn problems

• clover
• Root weeds (Couch grass, Ground elder, field horsetail)
• dandelion
• moss
• mushrooms
• Redness
• Bald spots
• Discolored spots

Cut out weeds

If dandelions, clover, moss or mushrooms spread, the lawn is either not dense enough or the site is too moist and shady. Prick out dandelions, clover, daisies and other wild herbs as soon as possible.

If you can't get rid of the wild herbs, a herbicide will help. But you should only use it in an extreme emergency because weed killers damage the environment. First try using biological agents such as those offered by the Neudorff company.

A lawn that is too damp encourages the appearance of moss and some fungi. You can try to drain it dry here. In places that are too shady, there is often only one option Lawn replacement the end Feather pads or Star moss to put on.

The best measure for lawn problems: mow often

if Lawn problems mow as often as possible. Make sure, however, that the stalks remain at least two to three centimeters long, otherwise they cannot recover.

By mowing, you keep weeds down that prevent them from blooming and seeding. At the same time, this makes the lawn nice and tight and leaves the root weeds out of breath.

Bald, yellow, or brown spots

Bald spots in the lawn are usually caused by heavy use or a lack of nutrients. Loosen the spot and make sure that missing nutrients are added to the soil. Then you sow something Lawn seeds after.

Yellow and brown spots will be Dog urine or over-fertilization. Pour water over affected areas to dilute the concentration of the pollutants.

Red splash is a sign of too much nitrogen in the soil. Fertilize and moderate Bust help against this lawn problem.

Tips & Tricks

Lawn seeds will last for four years if you store them in a cool place. When planting the lawn, buy a little more than you need so that you can reseed bald spots in the first few years.

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