How Do I Turn My Brown Yard Green?

With the drought in Northern Kentucky there is no doubt that you are dealing with a yard that has turned brown!! With colder weather upon us there is a way to green up your yard in as little as 7-10 days.


The first thing you want to do is aerate your yard or better yet, have someone do it for you. Aerating your yard will loosen compacted soil and will allow fertilizer and water to permeate to the root zone.


The next thing you will want to do is re-seed and fertilize. You can fertilize using chemical or organic fertilizers. A high nitrogen 30-5o is the best. Either one is fine but you might want to go organic as it is safe for children and pet.


Then of course you will need to water your lawn. Be sure not to over water or underwater. With overwatering your yard can get diseases and cause root rot. Underwatering, of course will cause your yard to dry out and die. A handy little trick is to place empty tuna cans around your yard and see how long it takes to fill the cans with 1" of water. This is how long you need to water in a drought condition. Use sprinklers to ensure even distribution. The best time to water your lawn is early in the morning, before the sun comes out or late in the evening just after the sun has set. That way, you'll lose less water to evaporation.


Also make sure that your mower blades are sharp, sharp, sharp and set to your grass height.


Follow these steps and your yard should be back to green in 7-10 days.


If you need any help you can always email us at Brawley's Landscape.