This is the lawn in our backyard. It appears to have 2 types of grass. There are no hardlined sprinklers, but this hose one is on a timer and gets full coverage of the lawn. I'm a total amateur in law care, but work in the trades and pretty handy all around and want to DIY this to keep costs minimal.
Is there anything I can do to help "fill" these sparce patches of grass? If so, how would I go about doing so? What type of grass seed should I use?
I appreciate any help or knowledge I can get from you guys. Thank you!
by Onyx500
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If you’re asking for help with identifying a weed and/or type of grass, please include close-up photos showing as much detail as possible.
For grasses, it is especially important to get close photos from multiple angles. It is rarely possible to identify a grass from more than 5 feet away. In order to get accurate identifications, the more features of the grass you show the more likely you are to get an accurate identification. Features such as, [ligules](https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery_mobile/public/2024-03/180.png.jpg?itok=D5yNs0l8) (which can be hairy, absent entirely, or membranous (papery) like the photo), [auricles](https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/styles/image_gallery_mobile/public/2024-03/Grasses%20at%20a%20Glance%20Blog%20Pictures.png.jpg?itok=PLrWX4q-), any hairs present, roots, and stems. General location can also be helpful.
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What city do you live in? Your local agricultural school probably has turf recommendations for your area.
Can’t tell what lawn types you have from the pics. Need close ups.
It’s not looking that crash hot though so no real reason not to tear into it. Put in sprinklers in the ground to start, so much better