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Bonne Terre • $289,900 Picture perfect setting! 6.89 acres with white vinyl fencing, small creek and paved drive leading up to the beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with attached garage. Who couldn’t find a use for a 1320 square feet garage with potential for 4 cars to park or multiple other purposes!! The main level of the home has a extra large kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter tops, lots of storage and specialty cabinets with glass to show off your prized glass wear. The layout of the home provides for different options, what is currently being used as a dining area would make a perfect living room and the lower level currently used as a living room provides what is needed for a large bedroom that adjoins the sunroom! The upper level has a very large bedroom with lots of closet space, additional bedroom and bath. So many options, change it to fit yours needs. The property is outside the city limits giving you the freedom you may be looking for. Call today!

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xterior renovations can enhance the appearance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners. Certain renovations have the potential to add value to a home, while others may do the opposite. Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact.

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, first impressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers.

Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions.

Lawn care program: Investing in a lawn

care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a subsequent home owner is an attractive feature.

NAR says such a care program can recover $1,000 in value of the $330 average cost, or a 303 percent ROI. Low-maintenance lifestyle: When choosing materials for projects, those that offer low-maintenance benefits can be preferential. These include lowmaintenance patio materials, composite decking, vinyl fencing, and inorganic mulched beds.

Fire pit: A fire pit can be used for much of the year. In the spring and summer, the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or

sip wine and gaze into the fire. In the fall, the fire pit can make for a cozy retreat. A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-maintenance, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4,000 of their $6,000 average price tag.

Softscaping: Hardscaping refers to structures like outdoor kitchens or

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5 outdoor projects that add value

decks. Softscaping involves the living elements of the landscape. Hiring a landscape designer to install trees, shrubs, natural edging, and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home.

Pool or water feature: In certain markets, particularly hot climates, a pool or another water feature is a must-have.

However, in other areas where outdoor time is limited, a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home.

Speaking with a real estate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood.

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home, as well as enhance its appearance and function.



Although pedestal style bird baths are attractive, baths closer to the ground tend to attract more birds.

arm weather means more opportunities to spend time outdoors while at home. Whether your favorite form of outdoor recreation includes sitting on the patio reading or digging in the garden, there’s a good chance that you will be sharing the space with local wildlife. Optimizing opportunities to view and interact with backyard wildlife can make the great outdoors even more enjoyable.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology indicates that there are around 2,059 bird species on the continent of North America. Red-winged blackbirds, yellow-rumped warblers, American robins, and chipping sparrows are among the most commonly seen birds in North America.

Making a backyard hospitable to birds can increase the chances for sightings and hearing their sweet songs.

Installing a bird bath can be a step in the right direction.

Bird baths can make yards more attractive to birds. Birds require a supply of fresh, clean water for drinking and bathing. By setting up a bath, homeowners can attract not only seed-loving birds, but those that don’t eat seeds and wouldn’t normally congregate around feeders, indicates All About Birds. Experts surmise that birds may bathe to maintain their feathers.

Not all bird baths are constructed the in the same fashion. Many bird baths sold in stores are better suited

for decoration than for serving as functional baths. There are four general types of bird bath: standing pedestal, hanging bath, deck-mounted, and ground-level. In general, the lower a bird bath is to the ground, the more likely birds are to use it. Most natural sources of water birds use are on or near the ground. Therefore, groundlevel bird baths may be the best investments.

It is important to keep the water in a bird bath shallow (around two inches of water or less). This enables birds to splash around safely and wade in.

Birds do not want to slide around, so a material that is coated and slippery, like glazed ceramic or glass, may not be too popular. Rough stone or a bird bath modified with pea gravel or rocks can give birds steady footing.

Place the bird bath in the shade if possible to ensure the water is cool and fresh. Locate it by a tree so the birds can hop up to a branch and preen afterwards. All About Birds also says that a bird bath is more attractive if it has a dripping or moving water feature, as this is often irresistible to birds.

Another way to ensure the bath will be used is to keep it clean and maintained. Change the water every day or two. Rinse off the bath to remove droppings, bugs and other debris.

Once birds learn there is a comfortable bath nearby, they may be more apt to visit a yard and may even become frequent guests.

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e I’ll do th you! for running new!

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1136B N Desloge Dr. - Desloge Reduced

new!

21026241 Desloge / $139,900

21023846 Bonne Terre / $289,900

21012343 Goose Creek / $75,000

Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with attached garage, carport & chain linked fenced back yard. The current owners have made numerous upgrades to the home including some vinyl water proof flooring. You will enjoy the large updated kitchen to prepare meals for your friends and family. You can make so many memories in the spacious living room.

Picture perfect setting! 6.89 acres with white vinyl fencing, small creek and paved drive leading up to the beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with attached garage. Who couldn’t find a use for a 1320 square feet garage with potential for 4 cars to park or multiple other purposes!! The main level of the home has a extra large kitchen with lots of cabinets.

Check out this great getaway! This corner lot is the perfect place to relax and spend time, complete with a camper, tiny home, and 30 x 21 garage. Camper is covered and surrounded by a wood deck, and also has electric hook up and recently dug well. The 12x12 tiny home is insulated, has electric and all furniture stays.

InvestORs LOOk!

12 +/- AcRes

cOMMeRIcAL

21006550 Leadwood / $35,000

Own a piece of history and breathe life back into the heart of Leadwood. Once known as the Bank of Leadwood this large multi-property store front has over a century of memories within its walls. With over half an acre available, the opportunities are endless with what this property could become.

Reduced

20073179 De Soto / $325,000

Don’t miss out on this unique business opportunity! 8+ acres of the property is used as commercial for Bradley Salvage Yard.

The business includes the current salvage on the property as well as a fairly new fully stocked garage. The sale will include the salvage license to be transferred to the new owner. The property also includes 1 acre of residential.

20077976

21003801 Park Hills / $129,900

Park Hills / $250,000

Well taken care of property just minutes from Park Hills. This home sits on +/- 12 acres in the West County school district.

This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a covered front porch and rear deck. Outside you will find a park like setting, including a well manicured yard with fencing, abundant wildlife and 3 different outbuildings.

Great commercial property in prime location, 400 amp electric & 1200 amp 3 phase electric services. Approximately 2800 square foot building on a 75 x 150 lot. The building provides 12’ ceilings, 2 bathrooms (1 handicap accessible), office area, washer and dryer hook ups, drinking fountain, new air conditioning units.

InvestORs LOOk!

17+/- AcRes

20040616

20064929 Desloge / $25,900

Fixer Uppers are hard to find in this market!! Here is your chance to seize the opportunity and purchase this 1,175 square foot home in North County School District.

Don’t wait, Call Today!!

Farmington / $890,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Commercial property with 17.63 acres and access to public water and sewer. The property currently has a residence and out building. Endless opportunities to take advantage of the high traffic on Highway 67.

Needing to Buy or Sell?! Call Vicky Crocker Realty TODAY, and Let Us Do the Running For YOU!! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty

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Trends: Mismatched Furniture

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Matching furniture was once the norm. It still is in many homes because it’s familiar and uniform. But it’s also boring and fails to reflect a sense of personal style.

If you’re the bolder, creative type, mismatched furniture can create a look that best expresses your style.

However, there’s a difference between coordinated mismatched furniture and mish-mash furniture. Creating this trendy look requires some thought and deliberation to harmonize different pieces.

Here are some tips to help get it right.

LINKING THEME The key to creating a coherent look with mismatched furniture is finding a common denominator and sticking with it, interior design experts say. Otherwise, you risk having a room full of accent pieces.

Find a theme — a style or a period, form or color palette — and follow through

with the rest of your furniture.

Design harmony means that the style, color and scale of furniture should all be somewhat similar. Color is the simplest way to achieve harmony in your home decor.

REPETITION If you haven’t yet chosen a theme, color is the great unifier in a room. Take your cues from a rug or upholstery and repeat it elsewhere. Even if you’re drawn to lots of mismatched styles of furniture, as found in the Bohemian approach, you can make connections with art or a large rug that plays with the same hues.

Accent or throw pillows of the same color can also pull a room together with furniture not of the same style. The same effect can be achieved by echoes of color in shades or prints.

PAINT Calming what can be a visual train wreck of furniture is what paint is all about. The best way to achieve this, according to

interior decorators is to start neutral. A clean, crisp white can do wonders for a room with clashing styles.

HARDWARE One simple way to bring a sense that your mismatched furniture belongs together is to replace the hardware. It doesn’t necessarily need to be the same style, but shape and color of a similar type will give the appearance of unity.

TEXTURE AND LIGHTING If you’ve used all these tips in creating your ultimate room of eclectic style, the final touch is to add texture and lighting to focus the room.

One expert suggests adding vintage shutters repainted in chalky white and distressing them with a light sandpaper to add texture against neutral white walls.

Finally, using the proper lighting to highlight your unique pieces and room can make all the difference.

Chandeliers and glass lamps can add more eclectic appeal.

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seeded or sodded areas daily for at least two weeks to keep the top inch of soil consistently moist but not soggy. Gradually water more as the seedlings develop and the grass begins to fill in. Deep water at least once or twice a week after the new grass reaches mowing height.

• The grass should grow slightly longer than the rest of the lawn, and wait until the color of the patched area begins to blend in with the rest of the lawn before mowing. This could take a few weeks, and the area should be avoided until then.

Eventually, and with treatment, bare spots can be remedied and become indistinguishable from other areas of the lawn.

The dangers of mowing too low

S

pring marks the return of many things. Trees and flowers begin to bloom again in spring, while warmer temperatures are welcomed back

with open arms. Grass also begins to grow again in the spring. That means it’s not too long before homeowners have to dust off their lawn mowers and get to work. Those who don’t necessarily enjoy mowing the lawn may be tempted to cut their grass very low, as doing so can mean longer intervals between mowing sessions. However, mowing grass too low can have a very adverse effect on a lawn.

Cutting too low can injure the grass. Cutting grass too low can injure the grass, creating what’s essentially a domino effect of problems to come.

Injured grass will focus on its recovery efforts, thereby making it vulnerable to other issues.

Cutting too low promotes weed growth. Injured grass is vulnerable to invaders, including weeds and insects. Weeds and insects can attack grass as it recovers from injury, and before homeowners know

it, their lawns are overcome with a host of problems.

Cutting too low allows crabgrass to thrive. Crabgrass needs ample sunlight to grow. By cutting grass too low, homeowners may unknowingly be promoting crabgrass growth. Crabgrass is unsightly and can rob surrounding grass of the moisture it needs to grow. So lawns cut too low may not only lose their lush appeal thanks to the unattractive appearance of crabgrass, but also because areas surrounding the crabgrass patches might turn brown due to lack of water.

Cutting too low can stress the grass. Cutting too low also makes lawns vulnerable to summer heat.

Without blades tall enough to block some of the summer sun, grass can quickly succumb to summer heat, leading to dried out, discolored lawns.

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The how-to resource The Spruce says that correcting the source of bare spots can prevent new issues, particularly if grubs or other pests are damaging the grass. Then homeowners can address existing bare areas.

It is unlikely that bare spots will just fill back in on their own. Reseeding spots or using sod to fill in bare areas can help lawns look lush.

• Begin by raking and removing any dead grass and other debris from the lawn. Check to make sure that grubs or insects are not attacking the lawn. If they are, use targeted treatment options for those pests.

• Break up and aerate any soil that is compacted in the bare spot.

• Amend the soil in the bare area with loamy soil or compost to improve on the nutritional makeup and texture so that it is amenable to grass-growing. If you notice that the entire lawn is looking a little sparse, top-dressing the rest of the lawn at this point also can help improve its vitality.

• Sprinkle seeds in the bare spot (disperse seeds over the rest of the lawn if you want to over-seed and improve the thickness of the lawn). If you prefer sod, cut a portion of the sod to fit the bare area and place on the amended soil.

• The Scotts® company says to lightly water newly

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C

aring for a lawn to keep it lush and green can require equal measures of patience and hard work. Various invaders can attack grass or contribute to its demise. One problem many homeowners face is bare spots.

Bare spots can occur for various reasons. Heavy foot traffic, grubs or other pests, fungi, pet urine, or too much or too little water can contribute to bare spots.

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783-8455 • 756-2110

18 Court Square - Fredericktown

RAY STATLER 573-783-9921

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221 S. MAIN • FREDERICKTOWN #21023196 • $27,500

Looking for a building lot in town? Here is a beautiful hard to find building lot well maintained ready to build that dream home on. Lot is 83x200. Has a great place to have that walk out basement with a beautiful patio area. Call today for more info.

401 PARK STREET • FREDERICKTOWN #21020014 • $89,500

Turn -key Chapel and fellowship hall, main floor chapel has an office area and choir room area and also storage room. All pews, organ and piano stays with church. Newly remodeled kitchen area are new, cabinets flooring and counter tops. Fellowship hall has tables and chairs with property. Two large class rooms in basement and a men And women bath room in basement area refrigerator and stove stays with kitchen in fellowship hall. Lots of storage area, 2,358 Sq Ft of space Sound system does not stay with church. The house on the property is a 2 Bd 1 Bath ranch Style home Great home for a parsonage or rental income for the church.

406 FRANKLIN • FREDERICKTOWN #21027092 • $49,900

Priced to Sell! 2 bedroom, 1 bath near elementary school! House is solid. Nice size backyard with big shed, alley access and new roof. See this one before its gone.

317 ANTHONY • FREDERICKTOWN #21019981 • $55,000

2 bd. 1 bath with eat -in style kitchen, full basement CA & heat. Main Floor Laundry. Located close to Elementary School. Great location also has alley way access in the back. nice front poch to set on those nice warm afternoons. Call today to set up appointment!

507 N MAIN ST • IRONTON #20040288 • $165,000 Great Commercial Property Location off Hwy 21 in Beautiful Ironton!!! The

property also has road frontage to North Main Street. The level commercial lot has city utilities available and is waiting to be developed! This also includes one 180 x 120 residential lot. The sale of this property could serve as a dual purpose to any investor. Ideal for any business or a couple of business offices, retail store, doctors park, apartment complexes or any of the other numerous possibilities for the development of this piece!

Parkland

e I’ll do th you! for running

1136B N Desloge Dr. Desloge OFFICE

CELL

New

21023846

Bonne Terre • $289,900 Picture perfect setting! 6.89 acres with white vinyl fencing, small creek and paved drive leading up to the beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with attached garage. Who couldn’t find a use for a 1320 square feet garage with potential for 4 cars to park or multiple other purposes!! The main level of the home has a extra large kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter tops, lots of storage and specialty cabinets with glass to show off your prized glass wear. The layout of the home provides for different options, what is currently being used as a dining area would make a perfect living room and the lower level currently used as a living room provides what is needed for a large bedroom that adjoins the sunroom! The upper level has a very large bedroom with lots of closet space, additional bedroom and bath. So many options, change it to fit yours needs. The property is outside the city limits giving you the freedom you may be looking for. Call today!

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Don’t forget to check out our website at www.vickycrocker.com.

Let us do the running for you!!! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty #vickycrockerrealty

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xterior renovations can enhance the appearance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners. Certain renovations have the potential to add value to a home, while others may do the opposite. Learning which one have the largest return on investment can help homeowners select features that will have the most positive impact.

Curb appeal goes a long way toward attracting potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, first impressions of a property have a strong influence on buyers.

Landscaping and external features can do much to influence such impressions.

Lawn care program: Investing in a lawn

care program that consists of fertilizer and weed control application and can be transferred over to a subsequent home owner is an attractive feature.

NAR says such a care program can recover $1,000 in value of the $330 average cost, or a 303 percent ROI. Low-maintenance lifestyle: When choosing materials for projects, those that offer low-maintenance benefits can be preferential. These include lowmaintenance patio materials, composite decking, vinyl fencing, and inorganic mulched beds.

Fire pit: A fire pit can be used for much of the year. In the spring and summer, the firepit is a great place to congregate to roast marshmallows or

sip wine and gaze into the fire. In the fall, the fire pit can make for a cozy retreat. A fire pit that has a gas burner is low-maintenance, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals says that most can recoup about $4,000 of their $6,000 average price tag.

Softscaping: Hardscaping refers to structures like outdoor kitchens or

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5 outdoor projects that add value

decks. Softscaping involves the living elements of the landscape. Hiring a landscape designer to install trees, shrubs, natural edging, and rock elements can do wonders toward improving the look and value of a home.

Pool or water feature: In certain markets, particularly hot climates, a pool or another water feature is a must-have.

However, in other areas where outdoor time is limited, a pool or water feature can actually lower the value of a home.

Speaking with a real estate professional can give homeowners an idea of how a pool will fare in a given neighborhood.

Outdoor improvements can improve the marketability of a home, as well as enhance its appearance and function.



Although pedestal style bird baths are attractive, baths closer to the ground tend to attract more birds.

arm weather means more opportunities to spend time outdoors while at home. Whether your favorite form of outdoor recreation includes sitting on the patio reading or digging in the garden, there’s a good chance that you will be sharing the space with local wildlife. Optimizing opportunities to view and interact with backyard wildlife can make the great outdoors even more enjoyable.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology indicates that there are around 2,059 bird species on the continent of North America. Red-winged blackbirds, yellow-rumped warblers, American robins, and chipping sparrows are among the most commonly seen birds in North America.

Making a backyard hospitable to birds can increase the chances for sightings and hearing their sweet songs.

Installing a bird bath can be a step in the right direction.

Bird baths can make yards more attractive to birds. Birds require a supply of fresh, clean water for drinking and bathing. By setting up a bath, homeowners can attract not only seed-loving birds, but those that don’t eat seeds and wouldn’t normally congregate around feeders, indicates All About Birds. Experts surmise that birds may bathe to maintain their feathers.

Not all bird baths are constructed the in the same fashion. Many bird baths sold in stores are better suited

for decoration than for serving as functional baths. There are four general types of bird bath: standing pedestal, hanging bath, deck-mounted, and ground-level. In general, the lower a bird bath is to the ground, the more likely birds are to use it. Most natural sources of water birds use are on or near the ground. Therefore, groundlevel bird baths may be the best investments.

It is important to keep the water in a bird bath shallow (around two inches of water or less). This enables birds to splash around safely and wade in.

Birds do not want to slide around, so a material that is coated and slippery, like glazed ceramic or glass, may not be too popular. Rough stone or a bird bath modified with pea gravel or rocks can give birds steady footing.

Place the bird bath in the shade if possible to ensure the water is cool and fresh. Locate it by a tree so the birds can hop up to a branch and preen afterwards. All About Birds also says that a bird bath is more attractive if it has a dripping or moving water feature, as this is often irresistible to birds.

Another way to ensure the bath will be used is to keep it clean and maintained. Change the water every day or two. Rinse off the bath to remove droppings, bugs and other debris.

Once birds learn there is a comfortable bath nearby, they may be more apt to visit a yard and may even become frequent guests.

Daily Journal Weekly Real Estate

A guide to buying and setting up a bird bath

CELL OFFICE

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e I’ll do th you! for running new!

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1136B N Desloge Dr. - Desloge Reduced

new!

21026241 Desloge / $139,900

21023846 Bonne Terre / $289,900

21012343 Goose Creek / $75,000

Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with attached garage, carport & chain linked fenced back yard. The current owners have made numerous upgrades to the home including some vinyl water proof flooring. You will enjoy the large updated kitchen to prepare meals for your friends and family. You can make so many memories in the spacious living room.

Picture perfect setting! 6.89 acres with white vinyl fencing, small creek and paved drive leading up to the beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with attached garage. Who couldn’t find a use for a 1320 square feet garage with potential for 4 cars to park or multiple other purposes!! The main level of the home has a extra large kitchen with lots of cabinets.

Check out this great getaway! This corner lot is the perfect place to relax and spend time, complete with a camper, tiny home, and 30 x 21 garage. Camper is covered and surrounded by a wood deck, and also has electric hook up and recently dug well. The 12x12 tiny home is insulated, has electric and all furniture stays.

InvestORs LOOk!

12 +/- AcRes

cOMMeRIcAL

21006550 Leadwood / $35,000

Own a piece of history and breathe life back into the heart of Leadwood. Once known as the Bank of Leadwood this large multi-property store front has over a century of memories within its walls. With over half an acre available, the opportunities are endless with what this property could become.

Reduced

20073179 De Soto / $325,000

Don’t miss out on this unique business opportunity! 8+ acres of the property is used as commercial for Bradley Salvage Yard.

The business includes the current salvage on the property as well as a fairly new fully stocked garage. The sale will include the salvage license to be transferred to the new owner. The property also includes 1 acre of residential.

20077976

21003801 Park Hills / $129,900

Park Hills / $250,000

Well taken care of property just minutes from Park Hills. This home sits on +/- 12 acres in the West County school district.

This home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a covered front porch and rear deck. Outside you will find a park like setting, including a well manicured yard with fencing, abundant wildlife and 3 different outbuildings.

Great commercial property in prime location, 400 amp electric & 1200 amp 3 phase electric services. Approximately 2800 square foot building on a 75 x 150 lot. The building provides 12’ ceilings, 2 bathrooms (1 handicap accessible), office area, washer and dryer hook ups, drinking fountain, new air conditioning units.

InvestORs LOOk!

17+/- AcRes

20040616

20064929 Desloge / $25,900

Fixer Uppers are hard to find in this market!! Here is your chance to seize the opportunity and purchase this 1,175 square foot home in North County School District.

Don’t wait, Call Today!!

Farmington / $890,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Commercial property with 17.63 acres and access to public water and sewer. The property currently has a residence and out building. Endless opportunities to take advantage of the high traffic on Highway 67.

Needing to Buy or Sell?! Call Vicky Crocker Realty TODAY, and Let Us Do the Running For YOU!! www.facebook.com/vickycrockerrealty

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seeded or sodded areas daily for at least two weeks to keep the top inch of soil consistently moist but not soggy. Gradually water more as the seedlings develop and the grass begins to fill in. Deep water at least once or twice a week after the new grass reaches mowing height.

• The grass should grow slightly longer than the rest of the lawn, and wait until the color of the patched area begins to blend in with the rest of the lawn before mowing. This could take a few weeks, and the area should be avoided until then.

Eventually, and with treatment, bare spots can be remedied and become indistinguishable from other areas of the lawn.

The dangers of mowing too low

S

pring marks the return of many things. Trees and flowers begin to bloom again in spring, while warmer temperatures are welcomed back

with open arms. Grass also begins to grow again in the spring. That means it’s not too long before homeowners have to dust off their lawn mowers and get to work. Those who don’t necessarily enjoy mowing the lawn may be tempted to cut their grass very low, as doing so can mean longer intervals between mowing sessions. However, mowing grass too low can have a very adverse effect on a lawn.

Cutting too low can injure the grass. Cutting grass too low can injure the grass, creating what’s essentially a domino effect of problems to come.

Injured grass will focus on its recovery efforts, thereby making it vulnerable to other issues.

Cutting too low promotes weed growth. Injured grass is vulnerable to invaders, including weeds and insects. Weeds and insects can attack grass as it recovers from injury, and before homeowners know

it, their lawns are overcome with a host of problems.

Cutting too low allows crabgrass to thrive. Crabgrass needs ample sunlight to grow. By cutting grass too low, homeowners may unknowingly be promoting crabgrass growth. Crabgrass is unsightly and can rob surrounding grass of the moisture it needs to grow. So lawns cut too low may not only lose their lush appeal thanks to the unattractive appearance of crabgrass, but also because areas surrounding the crabgrass patches might turn brown due to lack of water.

Cutting too low can stress the grass. Cutting too low also makes lawns vulnerable to summer heat.

Without blades tall enough to block some of the summer sun, grass can quickly succumb to summer heat, leading to dried out, discolored lawns.

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The how-to resource The Spruce says that correcting the source of bare spots can prevent new issues, particularly if grubs or other pests are damaging the grass. Then homeowners can address existing bare areas.

It is unlikely that bare spots will just fill back in on their own. Reseeding spots or using sod to fill in bare areas can help lawns look lush.

• Begin by raking and removing any dead grass and other debris from the lawn. Check to make sure that grubs or insects are not attacking the lawn. If they are, use targeted treatment options for those pests.

• Break up and aerate any soil that is compacted in the bare spot.

• Amend the soil in the bare area with loamy soil or compost to improve on the nutritional makeup and texture so that it is amenable to grass-growing. If you notice that the entire lawn is looking a little sparse, top-dressing the rest of the lawn at this point also can help improve its vitality.

• Sprinkle seeds in the bare spot (disperse seeds over the rest of the lawn if you want to over-seed and improve the thickness of the lawn). If you prefer sod, cut a portion of the sod to fit the bare area and place on the amended soil.

• The Scotts® company says to lightly water newly

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aring for a lawn to keep it lush and green can require equal measures of patience and hard work. Various invaders can attack grass or contribute to its demise. One problem many homeowners face is bare spots.

Bare spots can occur for various reasons. Heavy foot traffic, grubs or other pests, fungi, pet urine, or too much or too little water can contribute to bare spots.

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