# The Lawn Pro

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## Recent posts

- [Kikuyu Needs Light, Not Fertiliser, When Shade Takes Over the Lawn](https://thelawnpro.co.za/kikuyu-lawn-shade-light-not-fertiliser/): This article explains why Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) becomes thin and patchy in shaded areas, despite common beliefs that it lacks nutrients. It details how environmental changes like tree growth or new structures reduce light, making fertilizer ineffective. The article concludes that adequate light, not fertilizer, is crucial for Kikuyu lawn health.
- [Your Lawn Quote is Wrong If the Grass is Unidentified](https://thelawnpro.co.za/grass-id-prevents-bad-lawn-quotes/): This article explains why lawn care contractors lose money by mispricing jobs when they fail to identify dominant grass species. It details how incorrectly pricing kikuyu like buffalo leads to unexpected labor for runners, thatch, and mixed species, resulting in financial losses.