What can I do to restore my lawn?

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Is your lawn looking lifeless and withering, or is it overrun with brown grass instead of green? Don’t lose hope just yet. That “dead” lawn may still be alive—it’s simply reaching out for assistance. With the all-in-one Pennington grass Booster and these five simple actions, you can answer its scream and return your grass to rich, living beauty:

1. Understand the Issue
2. Prepare Your Lawn
3. Apply Lawn Booster
4. Water Consistently
5. Follow Through

1. Understand the Issue

Appearances may be misleading. If you live in a warm area and your lawn turns brown every winter, you may have a warm-season grass that falls dormant naturally throughout the winter months. What seems to be dead should turn green again by late spring or early summer.

Cooler climate lawns are a bit different. Cool-season grasses may turn brown and seem dead in the summer if driven into dormancy by heat and dryness. When they turn brown in the spring, it might indicate a harsh winter, particularly if sparse snowfall leaves grass without much insulation.

In any case, your cool-climate grass need assistance. Ignoring these warning signals might have long-term consequences. You’ll notice these changes if you’ve had your grass for a few seasons. If you feel anything else is wrong—from pet pee marks to something more serious—investigate and correct the situation before proceeding.

Whether you live in the country or in the city, your county extension office is a fantastic source of accurate lawn guidance. Extension agents can assist you in determining if your brown grass is dormant and ready to be revitalized into a rich, green beauty.

2. Prepare Your Lawn

Early spring and late autumn are good periods to bring “dead” lawns back to life. The grass kinds in Lawn Booster naturally find their stride for best growth during these temperate seasons, and nature works in your favor.

Begin by removing weeds that sprang in when your grass was stressed and brown. Weeds compete for water, light, and nutrients; thus, they should not be ignored. If you use weed killers, plan ahead since they limit new grass growth as well as weeds. Allow at least three weeks between weed control and grass fertilization.

After the weeds have been removed, cut your lawn to 1 inch height and rake away any dead grass or trash. Raking loosens and bares the soil, preparing it for the following stage. Garden or bow rakes with short-tined metal tines work well.

3. Apply Lawn Booster

All-in-one grass Booster mixes premium seed, fertilizer, and soil enhancer to bring your “dead” grass back to life. The decision is simple: purchase one pre-mixed, ready-to-use product rather than three.

These crucial Lawn Booster components contribute to your success:

• Pennington Smart Seed grasses. These excellent grasses were awarded the Smart Seed designation after decades of industry-leading breeding, research, and testing aimed towards lawn sustainability. The purebred Smart Seed grasses in Lawn Booster Sun & Shade and Lawn Booster Tall Fescue need up to 30% less water once grown than regular grass seed. Furthermore, these non-GMO types may remain green for up to three weeks without being watered. With a Smart Seed lawn, you may save water and money on your utility bill. That’s for the whole life of your grass, not just a single season.
• Professional-grade fertilizer. Grass cannot survive without nitrogen; it is required for healthy, green growth. However, not all nitrogen fertilizers are created equal. Because Lawn Booster contains stabilized nitrogen, less nitrogen is lost to the environment and more of this vital remains to nourish your lawn immediately and for up to eight weeks. From enhanced germination to improved color and texture beneath your bare feet, you’ll see and feel the difference.
• Premium soil improver. The state of the soil determines how effectively young grass can root and flourish. Lawn Booster contains gypsum, which improves the condition and health of your soil. This naturally occurring mineral loosens compacted soil, allowing grass to take root and thrive even in thick clay.

All you need for application is a standard lawn spreader, such as one used for seed or fertilizer. The Lawn Booster label suggests hopper settings for several spreader models. Find yours, make the necessary adjustments, and you’ll have the ideal application rate to set your brown grass on the fast track.

Apply Lawn Booster evenly throughout the whole lawn. Even non-brown patches benefit from the boost provided by this solution. Lawn Booster guarantees that your grass will grow faster, thicker, and greener than conventional grass with only one treatment.

4. Water Consistently

Watering on a regular basis is essential for transforming your drab, lifeless grass into a beautiful carpet of lush green. Respect this essential stage because grass seed need regular hydration to germinate and build strong roots.

Water your grass on a regular basis to keep the soil hydrated. Water twice a day if necessary. Continue doing so until new grass starts and grows long enough for its initial mowing—about 3 to 4 inches tall.

Once you’ve reached that point, you may gradually move to a normal lawn maintenance routine that includes approximately 1 inch of water each week. Your dark grass will soon be a distant memory.

5. Follow Through

Keep your “dead” grass thick, green, and rejuvenated with regular upkeep and care. Follow these recommended practices for the fundamentals and you’ll be fine:

• Mow your grass often enough to maintain it at the optimum mowing height without eliminating more than one-third of its height in a single mowing.
• Change your watering schedule and use to account for rain and drought. Pennington’s interactive Water Rate Calculator might assist you in meeting your lawn objectives.
• Keep your lawn healthy, green, and bright with frequent feedings of premium lawn fertilizer, and observe fertilizing safety recommendations while working near children and pets.
• Pennington’s online tools and regular email advice help you learn, develop, and remain informed.
• Mark your lawn care schedule for next season and give your grass another boost.

Pennington Lawn Booster benefits your lawn from a heritage of innovation and integrity, backed by superior ingredients and the Pennington guarantee. You have the ability to transform your grass from “dead and dying” to vibrant and green. Pennington is dedicated to providing you with the best grass, seed, and lawn care products, as well as the knowledge you need to thrive.

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