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As I grew up, my grandmother had the most immaculate lawn in the area. Each blade of grass seemed to be in the guard, of a lush and bright green. It was the kind of lawn that made you want to take off your shoes and run barefoot on it.
However, I have always been struck by the fact that she never spends hours working painstakingly in the garden like the other owners. There was a secret, a trick that she passed on to me and that I now use in my own garden. It’s a simple, almost effortless method to get rid of these unsightly brown spots that can ruin an otherwise perfect lawn. Here’s how it works.
Understanding the enemy: why brown spots form Before
To dive into the remedy, it is important to understand why these unsightly brown spots appear in the first place. Brown spots on lawns are often the result of several factors, including:
Stress due to drought: In hot and dry weather, the grass can become dehydrated, resulting in brown, crisp spots.
Fungal diseases: Some fungi develop in hot and humid conditions and may cause large brown spots to appear almost overnight.
Damage caused by pests: Larvae, bed bugs and other pests in the lawn can feed on the roots of the grass, resulting in dead zones.
Animal urine: Dog urine, which is rich in nitrogen, can burn grass and leave brown spots.
Once you have identified the likely cause of brown spots in your lawn, you can effectively solve this problem. However, my grandmother’s turn is doing wonders, no matter what the specific cause.
Nana’s magic formula: the weapon
The thing Nana taught me is not to pour chemicals on the lawn or spend hours reseeding and watering for hours. This is a natural and easy-to-use mixture that you can make with ingredients that you probably already have at home. Here’s what you need:
Epsom salt: Epsom salt is rich in magnesium, which is essential for the production of chlorophyll. This helps the grass to remain green and healthy. Soft dishwasher: A few drops of dishwashing liquid can break the surface tension of the soil, allowing nutrients to penetrate more efficiently. It also helps the solution to adhere to the grass strands and the ground.
Water: The last ingredient and the most important.
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