Lawn renovation & repair

Choose a lawn renovation by looking at how much useful grass remains and what caused the damage. A few gaps can be repaired locally; a thin lawn with grass across most of it may suit overseeding. If the lawn is mostly bare or the surface needs major correction, starting again may be more practical. Check

To repair a patchy lawn, look for the cause first, then prepare and reseed the affected areas. A worn path, deep shade and soil that stays wet need different attention. If most of the lawn is healthy, you can usually concentrate on the gaps; widespread thinning may call for overseeding instead. Look for the pattern