Landscaping Services Champaign IL | Call SiteOne Landscape Supply

For tree root damage, the key is to address both the surface and underlying issues. We recommend using a quality topsoil mix to level the area and provide a good base, followed by a shade-tolerant grass seed blend designed for our Illinois climate. For severe cases, installing sod can provide immediate results. Our team can help you select the right products and advise on proper aeration and watering techniques to encourage new growth around established roots.

Patchy grass often stems from soil compaction, poor nutrition, or thin turf. Start with a soil test to identify deficiencies, then use our targeted fertilizers and soil amendments like compost or peat moss to improve the root zone. Overseeding with a durable, disease-resistant grass seed variety in early fall is highly effective for Champaign lawns. We can provide the seed, spreaders, and a care schedule to help you thicken your lawn and crowd out weeds for good.

For most DIY lawn repairs, you'll need a few core items: a high-quality grass seed or sod suitable for our region, a starter fertilizer to promote root growth, topsoil or compost for leveling and enriching the soil, and basic tools like a rake and spreader. We carry all these essentials and can create a custom kit based on your lawn's specific problem—whether it's filling in patches, repairing root damage, or renovating a large area.