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How to save our front lawn grass (Home Rental) #875639

Asked July 02, 2024, 11:45 AM EDT

We're looking for some advice on what to do with this lawn situation. We are new to Colorado and new to caring for lawns, and don't know what to do. A few details: This is a rental home, so we would like the most cost friendly but very effective thing to do to save it. Our sprinklers were turned on relatively late (beginning of June), but are now on a good schedule We were told that it's okay to dethatch, aerate, and reseed but aren't sure if that would hurt the lawn at this point in the season. We haven't used any fertilizer or products. Our lawn is quite popular with bunnies. We've been told by many neighbors it could be a plethora of things: I.e just not enough water, its the bunnies, we have grubs, heat intolerable grass... ANY suggestions on how to revive our lawn or what to do would be greatly appreciated. Thank you <personal data hidden>

Boulder County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello Hannah,
Thank you for including the photos.  As you've been told, there could be many reasons.  If you are worried about not enough water or it being applied unevenly, you could set out some cups before your sprinklers are turned on.  Insure that the areas are receiving the same amount of water.
There could be insects living in the lawn?

Here is a link to the Colorado State Extension fact sheet about Renovating the home lawn.  I hope it provides the information that will aid you in rescuring the lawn.

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 10, 2024, 10:19 PM EDT
Hello Hannah,
Thank you for including the photos. As you've been
told, there could be many reasons. If you are worried about not enough
water or it being applied unevenly, you could set out some cups before
your sprinklers are turned on. Insure that the areas are receiving the
same amount of water.
There could be insects living in the lawn?


Here is a link to the Colorado State Extension fact sheet about
Renovating the home lawn. I hope it provides the information that will
aid you in rescuring the lawn.

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/renovating-the-home-lawn-7-241/

CSU Master Gardener Help Desk.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 10, 2024, 10:33 PM EDT

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