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Dead spots in Austin lawns are often caused by a combination of heat stress, poor soil, and compaction. The best approach is a targeted one: we first address the underlying soil compaction with aeration, then amend the soil with organic material to improve its health, and finally replant with a grass variety suited to our local climate. This method tackles the root cause for a longer-lasting fix.

Austin's prevalent clay soil is prone to hardening and compaction, especially in high-traffic areas. This prevents water, air, and nutrients from reaching grass roots, leading to thin or dead turf. We fix it through core aeration, which removes small plugs of soil to alleviate compaction. This allows your lawn to breathe, absorb water more efficiently, and develop a deeper, healthier root system.

Absolutely. A key part of our service is designing landscapes that are resilient. We recommend and install native and adapted plants, grasses, and ground covers that are naturally more tolerant of our local soil conditions and require less water. By building a landscape suited to Austin's environment from the start, we can significantly reduce future problems with compaction and dead areas.