Don't Waste Time and get an assessment.
Invasive weeds are opportunistic. The long you wait, the harder and more expensive it becomes to remove them. If you notice any of these signs or others, it's best to consult early - even for a one-time assessment.
Persistent Brown or Dead Patches
If you are watering regularly and still seeing brown, patchy, or dead areas, there could be underlying issues like pests, diseases, or poor soil health. Getting professional help can diagnose and treat the root of the cause more effectively.
There are eight that can be leading causes to having Persistent, brown or dead patches in your grass that you can possibly be looking out for.
- Under watering or Poor Irrigation
- Grass doesn't get enough water to stay green and healthy
2. Overwatering or Pool Damage
- Roots suffocate or not due to excess moisture.
3. Lawn Diseases (fungal Infections)
- Diseases like brown patches, dollar spot, or snow mold can kill grass quickly.
4. Insect or Grub Damage
- Grubs (beetles larvae) eat grass roots, while chinch bugs and other pests sucks nutrients from the blades.
5. Pet Urine
- High nitrogen content in urine "burns" the grass.
6. Soil Compaction or Thatch Build up
- Grass can't grow well in compacted soil or under this layers of dead organic matter.
7. Incorrect Mowing Practices
- Cutting the grass too short (scaling) stresses it and leaves invulnerable too damage.
8. Chemical Burns (Fertilizer or Herbicides overuse)
- Excess chemicals can "burn" the lawn and kill patches.
There is another reason why you might want to seek professional help for your lawn is if:
Invasive Weeds Taking Over
Invasive weeds may be taking over your lawn if you notice changes in color, texture, or growth patterns. Key signs include the presence of seed heads and weeds spreading differently than the healthy turf, often growing low or spreading outward. Here are a few things to look for when you are not sure your lawn is invasive weeds are taking over.
Rapid Spreading Despite Your Efforts
- You've pulled, spayed, or mulched - and the weeds keep coming back fast.
Example:
Bindweed, Bermuda grass, Japanese knotweed, nutsedge, creeping Charlie.
Sign:
You treat on an area, and it still reinfested within a week or two.
You Can't Identify the weed
- If you're unsure wat you are dealing with, you may be sing the wrong treatment.
- Misidentification leads to wasted time and money - and stronger weeds.
Weeds Are Choking Out Desirable Plants
- Your lawn, garden beds, or crops are, declining because the weeds are out competing them.
- Even native plants may be dying off.
Sign:
You notice patchy grass, dying shrubs, or failing perennials.
The Weed Has Deep Roots or Underground Rhizomes
- Some invasive spread underground and cannot be removed by pulling.
- Repeated digging can even worsen it by spreading root fragments.
You're Seeing Weeds Across a Large Area.
- A small patch is manageable. A yard-wide infestation is not.
- If the weed is spreading to neighbours' yards, it's a community-level concern.
You've Tried Chemical or Organic Solutions That Didn't Work
- You've already applied herbicides (correctly) or tried organic methods with no success.
Sign:
The weeds look unaffected - or worse, they've thriving.
You're Dealing with a Regulated or Dangerous Invasive Species.
- Some invasive plants are on state or federal watch lists and require special handling.
- Mis handling can spread them or cause injury.
Sign:
You've seen it listed as "noxious" in your region or invasive species lists.
You're not Physically Able to Manage Yourself
- Digging, spraying, or hauling weed biomass is exhausting. It's okay to outsource when it's too much.
Don't be afraid to seek help if you know you can't manage yourself. It's always good to ask for a quote and find out what it is you need or if you need professional help. Professional help is there to help you when all else fails and that is okay.
