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Top 5 Lawn Problems in North Texas and How to Fix Them

Jack Moore
Jul 9, 2021 9:42:48 AM

If having a great-looking lawn is important to you, then lawn problems in North Texas can be incredibly frustrating. Oftentimes problems with the lawn can seemingly pop up overnight. One day your grass looks fine and the next you notice something is seriously wrong.

Whether it’s a loss of color, thinning or bare spots, or a sudden invasion of weeds, you might be feeling like you have no idea what steps to take to remedy the problem.

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In this article, we’ll talk about some of the most common lawn care problems in North Texas and how to deal with them.

 

1. Lawn Watering Problems

Of the common lawn problems in North Texas, people often assume that drought is one of the biggest ones. There’s no question that drought-stress can be a problem here in North Texas when rain is scarce. Your lawn needs water to thrive and when it doesn’t receive enough, it can start to turn pale green or yellow. That’s why a properly functioning irrigation system is so important.
Irrigation sprinkler head
However, people are often shocked to realize that overwatering can also be quite common. Sometimes this is because homeowners don’t realize that overwatering is even possible. While it’s true that water is incredibly important for a lawn’s growth, there is such a thing as “too much of a good thing.”

Turf plants growing in soil that is too wet will suffer from a lack of oxygen, which leads to the death of the roots and loss of vigor in your lawn.

The problem is, homeowners often see that a lawn is turning yellow and immediately assume it’s drought-stressed. In reality, yellowing can also be a sign of overwatering. You can also tell a lawn is overwatered if it feels spongy. An under-watered lawn will generally be crispy and the grass blades will bend (and not stand up again) when walked on.

Overwatering can happen because of a leaky irrigation system. It can also happen because of drainage issues, such as overflowing gutters adding an excess of water to a single area. Sometimes overwatering is simply because you’re putting down more water than is truly needed. A lawn care pro can help you get to the bottom of your water woes.

2. Invading Lawn Diseases

Lawn diseases are another common lawn problem in North Texas. The truth is, your lawn can be naturally full of fungi spores, many of which may be totally harmless. But there are some types that can be incredibly problematic, particularly if just the right conditions cause the fungus to erupt into a full blown lawn disease.
Brown patches appearing in lawn
Watering and lawn fungus actually go hand-in-hand in many cases and your actions can unintentionally make the problem worse. That’s because homeowners sometimes mistakenly think that a lawn’s discoloration is due to drought-stress, so they start watering it.

But if it is actually due to lawn fungus, watering can cause it to spread.

There are many different types of lawn diseases here in North Texas and we’ve written about the common ones here. But the key is to receive a proper diagnosis. Once you understand what type of lawn disease you’re dealing with, then you can begin to implement the proper solutions. Three of the most common that we see in our region are Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, and Summer Patch. But there are many others.

Getting the right treatments underway will help remedy the problem before it gets worse.

3. Destructive Lawn Pests

Like diseases, lawn pests are another common problem here in North Texas.

There are both surface-feeding insects like chinch bugs and sod webworms (which feed at the grass surface) as well as subsurface insects like lawn grubs, which feed on the grass at its roots.
lawn grub causing damage

Both can cause your lawn to turn brown and die.

Many of these insect problems can be prevented with a North Texas lawn care program that includes preventive treatments. But if you haven’t been using a program like this, professional curative products can be applied to get an existing problem under control.

4. Soil Health Problems

A lot of times homeowners are focused on what’s going on at the surface of the lawn, but the fact is, what’s going on beneath the surface is of critical importance to your lawn’s performance.

Many lawn problems in North Texas may be the result of issues with the soil’s fertility or pH.

Fixing bad lawn soil will be critical if you want to improve the overall health of your grass. A soil test can help identify if your lawn has a soil health problem that is causing its issues. Soil can be at a deficiency due to various environmental factors. But a regular North Texas lawn care program can help you get these issues under control.

5. An Abundance of Weeds

Unfortunately, weeds are also a common problem here in North Texas.
Weeds in lawn
While weeds are persistent and never stop trying to invade, if you’re seeing an abundance of weeds, there could be something going on beneath the surface. Weeds may be invading because of a soil health issue, like we mentioned above. The truth is, many weeds can thrive in soil conditions that are poor for grass to grow in.

Many weeds can be highly invasive. Upon moving into your lawn, they can begin to take over and choke out healthy turf along their way. That’s why it will be important to correct any soil health issues that are at the root cause of your weed problem.

Of course, you’ll also need an effective, well-rounded weed control program that includes both pre-emergent and post-emergent controls.

It Could be a Combination of Lawn Problems

While these are 5 common lawn problems in North Texas, it is also far from being a comprehensive list. And many times, the trouble turns out to be a combination of problems instead of just a single issue. Lawn can also exhibit multiple symptoms (and many symptoms of one problem mimic symptoms of another). This can make a diagnosis feel nearly impossible.

That’s why your best bet is to hire a lawn care professional who truly understands the science behind lawns. You want to be sure that you are properly diagnosing your lawn problem so that you can get the right treatments underway. Applying the wrong solution to a problem can make it worse. If your lawn is important to you, and you want to get it back on track, you should enlist the help of a pro.

By making a wise choice in North Texas lawn care you can feel confident that your lawn is in good hands. Soon you’ll be able to get it back in a condition you can be proud of and enjoy to the fullest.

Ready to get the results that you desire for your lawn in the Flower Mound, Highland Village, or Lewisville, TX area? Get a free quote and then enjoy the best lawn with no worries!

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