# The Lawn Pro

Site: https://thelawnpro.co.za/

## Recent posts

- [One Short Cut Scalps an Overgrown Lawn, Staged Visits Restore It](https://thelawnpro.co.za/fix-scalped-kikuyu-lawn/): This article explains that cutting an overgrown lawn, particularly Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum), in a single pass causes scalping. Scalping removes green leaf, exposes stem tissue, and leaves turf damaged and brown. It details why this method is detrimental to lawn health.
- [Measure Your Shady Garden Before Buying Buffalo Grass](https://thelawnpro.co.za/buffalo-grass-shade-failure-measure-garden/): This article explains why buffalo grass often fails in shady garden patches, particularly in regions like the Highveld and along the coast. It clarifies that the problem is typically due to unsuitable site conditions rather than the buffalo grass itself, helping readers understand common mistakes when choosing lawn types like Kikuyu for shade.
- [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.