The European chafer beetle isn’t leaving our West Coast landscapes anytime soon so we fight. Some people opt to keep their lawns and some switch to alternatives.
The cheapest fix
I always knew what the cheapest fix was for a lawn damaged by animals searching for Chafer beetle grubs. But I wasn’t able to do the work nor shoot my own pictures. Then my luck changed.
Just as I was finishing my session at a client’s place, an elderly lady approached me asking if I was a gardener. Yes, of course. Red Seal Vas at her service.
Old age
The elderly are increasingly becoming great landscaping clients. They have nice homes but lack the energy to maintain their landscaping. And I gladly exchange my energy for money as I help them.
The old lady obviously needed help with her lawns but one damaged patch in particular bothered her. So we went over a few options and she chose to go with the cheapest fix. Grant Cardone would probably shake his head at my upsell attempt.
Simple does it
First, I raked out the mess out of her lawn; the moss and loose grass chunks. The waste fit nicely into her green waste bin.
Then I over-seeded the lawn and gently raked the seed in to ensure good contact with the soil. Since I didn’t have a rolling pin, I flattened the lawn by walking over it.
After that I added a bit more seed and instructed the lady to water it gently and frequently. Luckily she did and a few weeks later she had a new green lawn. Voila!
This then is the cheapest fix for lawns damaged by chafer beetles. Call me if you need help.
