How To Revive A Dying Lawn

Jan 14th 2025

A perfectly lush green lawn is the product of both careful maintenance and thorough care. It requires attention, commitment, and the delicate balancing of sunlight, nutrient, trimming, and irrigation needs. If one of these areas of care are neglected, it can degrade the quality of the entire turfgrass lawn.

The best way to ensure that your grass yard remains beautiful all year-long is to invest in professional lawn care services. At Evergreen Lawn Care, our team can improve your home's curb appeal with the latest in lawn treatment techniques. Our friendly and knowledgeable team members are all proficient in plant growth patterns and the specific needs of each grass type, allowing us to make informed decisions on the best lawn revitalization approach for you. For over a decade, our lawn care business has provided unparalleled service to homeowners in Gainesville and Jonesville, Florida.

Transform your dreary lawn into the envy of your neighbors. Contact us today to schedule your free service estimate!

Remove Heavy Thatch

Thatch refers to a thick layer of dead and fallen turfgrass that forms between the lawn and the soil. This layer of organic debris can be the result of several environmental causes, including excessive watering, overfertilizing, or improper mowing. It is always a good idea to remove thatch before the layer becomes too thick. An abundance of dark, spongy, and wet thatch can serve as the perfect habitat for pests, fungi, and disease. Additionally, thatch can block your grass from receiving adequate sunlight, moisture, and nutrients. By removing heavy thatch with a yard rake, you can restore airflow and improve nutrient absorption.

At Evergreen Lawn Care, our experts specialize in seasonal lawn maintenance. Spring and fall are ideal times for yard clean-up, as this is when turfgrass is the least susceptible to stress. From August to November, our lawn care professionals are trained to safely and effectively remove leaves, sticks, and debris left behind after the end of Florida's hurricane season.

Fertilize The Grass

Dry, brown, or wilted grass may be the result of a pH or nutrient imbalance. A soil test is a convenient and cost-effective way to identify exactly what your lawn needs to flourish. Your local extension office can conduct soil testing using samples taken from your backyard.

Depending on what your soil lacks, our experts can recommend fertilizer or chemical-free alternatives. For example, compost is a natural method to introduce essential nutrients to your grass. Only a small amount of compost is needed to promote healthy root growth. Unlike fertilizers, compost does not pose a danger to pets, wildlife, and waterways. For more information on organic lawn care, contact our Florida native landscaping company today.

Practice Weed Control

Weeds love to take advantage of turfgrass that is dormant or struggling. Dandelions, clovers, and other invasive weeds will use this opportunity to steal water and nutrients from the weak grass.

Fortunately, you can rely on Evergreen Lawn Care for reliable yard maintenance. Our lawn care team only uses top-of-the-line, commercial-grade mowers, trimmers, and weed eaters. This high-quality machinery and equipment not only saves homeowners the time and labor it takes to remove weeds manually by hand – it also avoids the use of weed killer or herbicides, which could further weaken dying grass.

Start Anew With Sod Install

Unfortunately, damaged or diseased turfgrass cannot always be salvaged. In the event that the grass entirely dies, it will need to be replaced with fresh sod.

Our lawn care company specializes in sod install and care. Based on your region's climatic conditions, your home's shade levels, and the level of irrigation supplied by your yard, we can recommend the best turfgrass variety. By selecting a sod type that is suited to your home, you are able to drastically improve your lawn's disease resistance, hardiness, longevity, and health.

After you make your decision, our professionals will prep the area for sod laying. We will remove organic debris, remove weeds, aerate the soil, and level the area. Once the new sod is applied, we will then provide you with guidance on maintenance and irrigation. The final result is gorgeous Gainesville landscaping you can feel proud of!