Is this grub or fungus or something else?
My lawn was kind of perfect 2 years ago. Then last year, suddenly it started to become really bad. I noticed it's not just me but the neighborhood in general.
I'm suspecting some grub issue as in these dead spots, I can remove the grass pretty easily with a shovel. But then based on my research, fungus issues look similar to the picture and I've never seen a racoon or skunk trying to turn the grass for food. The other thing is that in these dead spots, only weeds grow and nothing else.
This is what I'm planning to do this weekend to see if I can revive it. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
1. Cut
2. Dethatch
3. Aerate
3. Apply nematode - ordered these from Costco.ca
4. Apply top dressing
5. Seed & Water.
Before - 2 years ago:
After - Took this picture today
I'm suspecting some grub issue as in these dead spots, I can remove the grass pretty easily with a shovel. But then based on my research, fungus issues look similar to the picture and I've never seen a racoon or skunk trying to turn the grass for food. The other thing is that in these dead spots, only weeds grow and nothing else.
This is what I'm planning to do this weekend to see if I can revive it. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
1. Cut
2. Dethatch
3. Aerate
3. Apply nematode - ordered these from Costco.ca
4. Apply top dressing
5. Seed & Water.
Before - 2 years ago:
After - Took this picture today