How to Fix Grass That I Burned With Fertilizer in the Northeast
Cool season grass types are the predominant type of grass that is grown in the Northeast. Because of the low temperatures and short growing season, cool season grasses are commonly used to provide a lush green yard. Oftentimes, due to improper cultural practices by gardeners, mistakes are made when calculating how much fertilizer a yard needs. In addition, cool season grass can become burned when nitrogen is used during the time of establishment. To prevent future grass burns, when in doubt use less than more when unclear how much fertilizer to use. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Leach the lawn with large amounts of water. Water the lawn several times a day to remove the excess nitrogen.
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Inspect the lawn in a few days to see the extent of the damage. If the lawn is starting to "green," you've saved it from completely burning. However, if you find dead grass, you will have to remove the grass and re-establish the lawn.
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Dig up the dead grass and either throw it away or burn it. Till the soil with a tiller to break up any clumps that are over the size of half a dollar. Water the soil for three days before broadcasting seeds.
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Check the temperature of the soil. Cool season grass needs the soil temperature to be between 50 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor the soil temperature for a few days to ensure that it stays within that range.
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Fill a seeder with seeds. Push the seeder back and forth across your yard. For small yard areas, you can broadcast grass seeds by hand. Rake 1/8 inch of compost over the grass seed area. Water the yard thoroughly.
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Tips & Warnings
Water your cool season grass four times a day until it reaches heights of one inch before returning to your normal watering schedule.
Avoid causing your newly established grass to burn by refraining from using fertilizer at the time of planting.
References
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