[RICH1]

Why are some Lawns looking sick this year? Seems like many are having to put dirt and extra soil additives on the lawn.. The professional lawn service guy " thinks" it might be the frost but said he honestly didn't know. His exact words were, " I only spray for lawn bugs and drop fertilizer." He must be keeping the Trade Secrets to himself! Any ideas or suggestions...

[JohnN]

My theory is that lawns look great in Florida for about one month per year.
Lawns do great in England where temps are mild and rain is plentiful, not so much elsewhere.

Here, it's too much or too little fertilizer, bugs, water, heat or cold. Take your pick.
I don't think your lawn guy knows because most everyone has the same problem.

Do the best you can and don't worry, it'll come back. Good luck.

[RICH1]

Thanks John, love ❤️ the reassurance!

[stanley]

Originally Posted by JohnN

My theory is that lawns look great in Florida for about one month per year.

That's just your "theory"...My lawn looks great at least eight months out of the year...granted it does looks like crap when it goes dormant in the winter months. I am having to deal with more weeds this year than any other also.

[billethkid]

A very big part of a good looking lawn in FL is the sprinkler system....how good the coverage is and how often one waters the lawn.

Clue?

Same lawns look great during the the so called rainy season!!

[rjn5656]

my lawn looks fine most months except domant ones. green up nice already, weeds are minimal. have used fertigator for 10 years. very responsive if i do have a issue.

[karostay]

Lawns are just waking up Little more heat some nutrients and daylight they'll be fine

[Stu from NYC]

Need more rain I am thinking?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

It's beyond me why keeping a lawn is even a deed restriction at all when for many months of the year most lawns look like utter garbage. Astroturf would be an improvement.

[Bogie Shooter]

It has been dry across a large chunk of Central Florida lately. The rainfall deficit for the year has once again increased to more than 3 inches across most of the region.

[Garywt]

I know my lawn had chinch bugs that killed it. My bug company had to spray something extra plus I sprayed it some and now we are waiting for the grass to come back. Will be there is a couple weeks to check on it.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by stanley

That's just your "theory"...My lawn looks great at least eight months out of the year...granted it does looks like crap when it goes dormant in the winter months. I am having to deal with more weeds this year than any other also.

Mine looks good 12 months a year. I bought a courtyard villa and rocked it in.
I sold my lawn mower to the landscaper as part of the deal!

Here's what Bob Vila says about lawns.
Turf Care: 11 Ways You're Accidentally Ruining Your Lawn - Bob Vila

[kidnerkim]

The changes in temperature affect the need for watering zoysia. Our guy gave us a chart. With temperature changes of 30 degrees in a week. It is hard to keep up. I feel bad for those who are not here all the time to watch their lawns!

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by RICH1

Why are some Lawns looking sick this year? Seems like many are having to put dirt and extra soil additives on the lawn.. The professional lawn service guy " thinks" it might be the frost but said he honestly didn't know. His exact words were, " I only spray for lawn bugs and drop fertilizer." He must be keeping the Trade Secrets to himself! Any ideas or suggestions...

I use Falcon and they spray my yard which includes pest/bug control and “nutrients “. They do a good job and they come every other month. In addition I spread a light coat of Scott’s southern lawn fertilizer about 4 times a year but never when the temperature is 90 plus. I also cut my own grass which in the rainy season has to be done twice weekly

[HORNET]

There’s a difference between summer and winter!