If you've been noticing that your lawn has been looking a bit worse for wear, it might be due to the heavy foot traffic from people, pets, or even vehicles. Don't worry - there are ways to address this type of damage and get your lawn looking healthy again! In this article, we will discuss how to properly repair heavy foot traffic damage on your lawn.

Wear and Tear Damage

Overuse of your lawn, especially by heavy foot traffic, can compact the soil. The wear and tear usually occur in the frequently used sections of the grass rather than the entire lawn. To spot repair this type of damage, it's best to avoid standing on the damaged areas of your lawn for a few weeks to give them rest as much as possible. It's a good idea to aerate the specific areas where the soil has compacted. You can do this using a garden fork or even a pair of aeration shoes to help oxygen, water, and nutrients penetrate the soil. Finally, top dress the affected sections to level out the soil. You should see some improvement over the course of a week

Extreme Weather Damage

Laying DNA Certified Sir Walter Buffalo turf gives your lawn the best chance to withstand the harsh Australian weather, but even the most resistant lawns can suffer during extreme weather periods.

Winter Damage

Your lawn may endure a beating when it is subjected to too much moisture, shade, and chilly air without enough sunshine, resulting in water pooling and grubs, moss, and weed infestation. But how can you reverse this? When it's raining heavily, the greatest thing to do is let water naturally drain and stay off the grass. Aerating the lawn with a garden fork or aeration shoes will help water and air to be absorbed into the soil quicker and more evenly. The team at Wallington's WRG Landscape are a great resource if you are having ongoing concerns with water-logged grass.

 

Summer Damage

In some parts of Geelong and around Australia, heat waves can impact even the toughest lawns. Lack of moisture and damage will likely manifest in colour loss, brittle blades and slow growth. To help combat extreme heat waves requires good watering lawn care practices. Early morning watering has been found to be most successful, rather than light sprinklings throughout the day. If water meets the peak sunlight, the grass blades are more likely to burn. Sprinkling your grass with a sprinkler system or manually watering it more often than three times each week before 8 a.m. when heat is expected will help it recover from the heat better. During the summer, a wetting agent is beneficial for encouraging your grass and dirt to absorb as much water as possible.

To learn more about watering plans and what times to water, check out our article here.

Unwanted Weed Damage

Fortunately, a Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo lawn is resistant to weed infestation. Some summer or winter weeds, on the other hand, may enter your cherished buffalo grass if they are not detected. If you have a lawn maintenance plan, you may expect weeds to sprout up early on, and eliminating the problem might simply involve removing the weeds manually.

 

Weeds are a nuisance, but thankfully, plenty of products will effectively and swiftly take care of them. Herbicides are available in several forms, including granules and a solution that may be diluted and sprayed on the problematic areas. Each product will have instructions and easy-to-follow steps to rid your lawn of weeds. Herbicide chemicals do not harm pets if they are used according to the directions on the label and stored correctly. Only specific products suit Sir Walter turf so be sure to check the product specifications before purchasing, we highly recommend the All Purpose Weed Control from Lawn Solutions as I was purposely created for this lawn type.

Grubs or Insect Problems

Pests are unlikely to hurt a properly kept DNA Certified Sir Walter Buffalo lawn, but there is always the possibility of pest damage. Examine the lawn as soon as possible and make an accurate pest identification to avoid any damage. To prevent any harm, apply the necessary control as soon as feasible. You can conduct a fast grub check by applying soapy water around the perimeter of the problem spot if you see brown spots on your lawn. Bugs will generally appear after 10 minutes so you are able to identify which type of pest you are dealing with. Digging up a small section to a depth of 100mm is the best way to find grubs such as Cockchafer or Curl grubs. If you still need help, Wallington's WRG has a huge range of supplies for all your pest and lawn needs.

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