After spending what looks like a lifetime trying to grow your garden to perfection, there's nothing worse than noticing that it becomes uneven in some areas. Your first action may be to immediately start reseeding it, but wait before you do anything. There are other things you should take into consideration. Starters for you. It may not always be the appropriate season to reseed. But the great seasons to do that would be spring or summer. Now, what should you suppose to do the rest of the time? Before you start trying to fix your garden, the best thing to do first is to figure out what is causing the issue.
1. New yard
If the yard is fairly new, then settling can be the reason why it's now uneven. This is obvious and also can easily be fixed using the topsoil mixture. Remember that if the spots are uneven by more than an inch, you may have to eliminate the sod that's already there and then fill the area with topsoil, and then replace the sod.
1. Thawing lawn
An uneven yard as a result of thawing after spring is mostly seen with lawns that have clay soil in them. In the winter, the soil gets frozen and causes bumps within your garden. Then once it starts to thaw out, it will make these lumps. The best way to deal with this issue and maybe even prevent it is to aerate and redistribute all the clay soil. This will let water and even oxygen flow more evenly.
1. Pets, as well as kids
If you live in a home with kids and pets, they can also be the reason for the uneven spots on your lawn. Also, wild animals can be known to dig into your lawn at night while you're fast asleep. Your yard may be more prone to this when the grass is wet.
1. Yard Mowing
Mowing your yard in the same pattern may also be the cause of your lawn bumps. In this case, you should try and switch up the path you mostly take to make your grass a little bit more even.
1. Thatch grass
Thatch can also be the cause behind your uneven yard. Thatch is the area above the soil and between the roots of your grass that is caused by not collecting your yard clippings after mowing the garden. Thatch dries out easily and can leave a spot of bare soil in your yard.
1. Sprinkler machine
If you have a sprinkler machine installed, then this could also be another reason for your bumpy yard, particularly if the machine is an old one. The water lines in the sprinkler machine can be easy to get damaged and can cause leaks in your lawn. That's why it's crucial to have your sprinklers examined on a regular basis.
When it comes to restoring your lawn, your best chance to do it is during the spring. This is the season of warm days and cooler nights. But before you do anything, give us a chance to fix it for you; we are sure that you won't get disappointed. So why wait? Book a call with A and A Lawn Care today!