Bare Patches

Bare Patches Last Updated: 09/08/2023

Bare patches in your lawn can appear for a number of reasons, including extreme wear caused by heavy foot traffic, pets, machinery, or worn-out grass that's not getting enough water, nutrients, or sunlight, disease problems causing the grass to die, and accidental damage such as from building work.

How to prevent bare patches

How to fix Bare Patches

If your lawn has developed discrete areas of poor growth over a period of time, it may need to be repaired as soon as possible to stop the problem from persisting. Lawn Master offer several lawn care services to fix bare patches:

• Scarification reduces soil compaction, allowing water, air, and nutrients to reach the grass roots in the soil.
• Over-seeding may be necessary for grass to regrow on the patches and prevent weeds from establishing.
• Top dressing may also be needed, which enhances water and nutrient retention for healthier grass growth.

Lawns that are generally poor, full of weeds or sparse may benefit from a programme of thorough lawn maintenance including regular over-seed applications.

Please contact your local Lawn Master outlet for help and advice regarding patches of poor growth. We are one of the only companies in the UK to be experts with the use of seed.