Emergency Landscaping in Newport News, VA 23602 - Open Hand Landscaping

Dead lawn patches in our area are often caused by soil compaction, poor drainage, or disease. We start by diagnosing the root cause, then typically recommend aeration, overseeding with Virginia-appropriate grass varieties, and targeted fertilization to restore healthy growth.

We use several approaches depending on the situation. For surface roots, we can carefully grade the area and add topsoil, then reseed. For more extensive root systems, we might recommend creating a mulch bed around the tree base or installing a decorative ground cover that tolerates shade and root competition better than grass.

Regular aeration helps prevent soil compaction, while proper watering schedules (deep but infrequent) encourage deeper root growth. We also recommend annual soil testing to adjust pH and nutrient levels, and selective pruning of trees to allow more sunlight to reach your lawn areas.