Helping Your Lawn Recover After the Drought

After one of the driest periods we’ve experienced for several years, many homeowners have been left wondering whether their once green lawns are beyond saving. The good news is that in many cases they can recover.

At ProGrass, we’ve already started receiving calls from customers concerned that their lawns have turned brown and appear to have died. However, appearances can often be deceiving. Grass is remarkably resilient and, during prolonged dry weather, it naturally enters a dormant state to protect itself. While the lawn may look lifeless, the roots are often still healthy and ready to recover when cooler, wetter conditions return.

The first step is to assess the lawn properly before rushing into costly renovation work. A professional inspection can determine whether the grass is simply dormant or whether areas have genuinely died and require more extensive treatment.

For lawns that need a helping hand, there are several effective ways to encourage recovery. Hollow tine aeration relieves soil compaction and allows air, water and nutrients to reach the root zone. Applying specialist balanced fertilisers helps strengthen the plant without forcing excessive growth, while professional wetting agents improve water penetration into dry, water-repellent soils.

Where areas of grass have been lost altogether, overseeding with quality grass seed can restore a thick, healthy lawn. Using specialist seed drilling equipment ensures excellent seed-to-soil contact, giving new grass the best possible start.

With the right treatment and a little patience, many drought-affected lawns can make an impressive recovery over the coming months.

If you’re unsure about the condition of your lawn, seeking professional advice now could help restore it before autumn arrives and give it the best possible chance of returning to its former glory.

For a free, no-obligation quotation on any of the services above, call 01949 837367 or email info@pro-grass.com.