Yellow grass??

[sammy004]

Hi guys I'm kinda new to this so forgive me if I do something wrong. I have these yellow burn like marks on my lawn also some weeds that won't go away I even sprayed the fertilizer on it. What can I do to make it green can I use some kind of diffrent spray or grass food? I can also send pics. if anyone wants to see what I mean. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

[opabinia51]

When I see the words "sprayed on" I automatically think that you are using some sort of synthetic fertilizer or grass food.

What works best to keep a nice green lawn is spreading compost over your lawn. You can use a spreader to add the compost, just be sure that it is screened compost.

[sammy004]

Oh sorry I should of cleared the word "sprayed on" What I meant was I have this hand speader made by scotts and I put this dry ferti. in it and spread it on the lawn. What is compost and where can I get more info on this, and how to apply it.

[sammy004]

Heres a pic. of my lawn[img]https://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j183/sammy004/Lawn.jpg[/img]

[opabinia51]

I think that your first issue is watering. Go to the organic forum and read the thread that I have posted on organic lawn care. You may want to even post something in there as no one else has yet.

Anyway, to answer your question:

Compost is the decomposed remains of plants and food wastes and is chalk a block full of nutrients. You can buy it at nurseries and probably big box stores but, I like to encourage people to support their local nurseries for several reasons:

1) They have knowledgeable staff who can help with a variety of problems

2) You can get some real deals at nurseries

3) Once you get to know people at your local nurseries, you can even get freebies

4) You are supporting local businesses which, boosts your economy and increases the overall well being of your local community.

Anyway,that aside: You can make compost for free at your own home. There is a tonne of information on how to do that in the Organic Forum and just on the web.

Compost teas would also be a good idea for your lawn. Once again, check the organic forum.

[sammy004]

Thank you I will check that out thanks again.

[opabinia51]

You are most welcome. Good luck with your lawn.

[decam0]

It looks like you may have rubble under the turf. Investigate by pushing a garden fork over the area and see if you hit anything hard. I had the same problem when we first moved here. The first dry summer, a strip of yellow appeared on the lawn. I dug up three sheets of corrugated iron usually used for roofing! Someone had laid them down as a path, and later, a disreputable landscaper(?) had laid turf directly on top!