what can i do about a balding spot in my grass located around the base of my tree?

Question

Also...what can I do to make my grass as green as the rolling hills in Ireland?

Answer 1

you can try patching the area around your trees or just plant hostas around the base of the tree to utilize the area where the grass does not want to grow. hostas love shade and do really well under trees.
to get your grass a lovely green, try a weed-n-feed mix to kill the weeds and encourage the grass to grow thicker and greener. Of course you WILL have to mow more often, but its a small penalty for such a beautiful lawn. after applying the weed-n-feed mix, give plenty of time and water too.
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

Chances are the grass is thinning because it isn't getting enough sun. Your efforts to resod or reseed the areas will be in vain if the grass doesn't get enough sunlight.

Here are some recommendations: Thin out your tree so more light can get through to the grass. This may help a little. Also, try planting a grass that can tolerate some shade! In FL we have a variety of St. Aug called 'Seville' that can take some shade. Find out what grass is good for shade in your area.

If grass still won't grow, try planting a ground cover that will thrive in shade. That close to your tree you probably don't want to plant grass anyway, you run the risk of mowing over the trunk and roots with your mover, not a good thing!

You could also put down mulch.. not a mulch mounds, just a thin layer of mulch, or don't put anything down!

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

It depends on what the cause of the problem is. If it is a fir tree, the problem is not only shade, but acid. You'll need to lime the area around the tree. (If you want to be sure what the problem is, have a soil sample tested by your local extension agency.) Shade grass will also help.

If you want grass like in Ireland (not always as green as you think), you'll have to import some Irish soil, Irish grass and Irish climate.

Answer 4

I have two ?s for you about the tree. When you mow around it with the lawn mower are your tires taring out the grass? Could you be weedeating to close. Fertilize the lawn and it will green up scotts fert is good just don't spill any piles or you will end up with more dead spots. Just get some top soil in the bald spot and reseed . good luck

Answer 5

You need to get seed for a shade-loving grass. and Ireland's green is a result of the moist air of the Gulf Stream. If you live in an arid area, you are flat out of luck.

I remember an English artist who came and worked in Mississippi for several years. He said our forests were BLACK to his eye they were so dark green compared to those of England which much closer to the high latitudes.

See your problems now? Climate, latitude, variety of grass, etc.

Answer 6

Patchmaster takes care of small bare places.