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Beautiful green grass can make a house the pride of the neighbourhood, but our lawns undergo a fair bit of abuse, which can result in an ugly, patchy aftermath. Weather extremities, regular contact with the soles of shoes, and even disease can all keep that elusive lawn trophy out of reach. Dont despair though, there are options available to banish the hard patchy grass, but first you need to determine the cause of the problem. Only then can you settle on a solution and head for green grass glory. Regular human traffic is one of the most common offenders when it comes to destroying grass. Traffic can weigh down the soil, causing it to become too compact meaning water and oxygen cant seep to the grass roots. If its a small area affected, loosen the ground with a few spikes of a garden fork and re-seed or consider having your entire lawn professionally aerated once or twice a year. Nitrogen levels that are too high, caused by over fertilizing or animals visiting your lawn c ould be another cause of patchy hard spots of grass. If this is the case you need to rinse out the excess nitrogen. Thoroughly water the affected area and after about a month, re-seed. Consider using organic fertilizers or cut back on fertilizer by using grass clippings on the lawn to add nitrogen. Over watering, or flooding, causing the grass roots to rot could be another culprit. Cut back on watering or fill in any uneven dips in the lawn where water may collect. Re-seed the area once it has dried out and you may even need to consider laying a few drainage pipes.Disease within the soil or grass could also be your problem and if you think this is a possibility, its recommended to get your soil tested by a professional and seek their advice. Sometimes its difficult to avoid or remove the cause of the hard, patchy areas, and for those situations it may save you time and money to look at more permanent solutions. A permanent fix to your horrible patchy problem is replacing you r turf with artificial grass. Some may wince at the idea of having a synthetic lawn, but improvements in technology means that it looks and feels better than its hard scratchy ancestors and is becoming popular amongst those who cant keep up with the ongoing maintenance and costs that a traditional lawn requires. Another permanent solution could be to put a pavement, decking or driveway along the areas where patches are prevalent or traffic is heavy. This will reduce your lawn space but make it look tidier and in some cases may increase the value of your home. For areas such as those under the kids play equipment, investigate replacing the suffering turf with another material like sand or woodchips. No matter which solution best suits your need, you can be assured that with a little investment and know how, your unsightly brown lawn can be a beautiful green patch to be proud of. Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a clien t of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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