If your lawn is looking patchy, it’s easy to blame the usual suspects. Too much rain, not enough sun, poor-quality seed, or just plain old bad luck.
But in reality, the biggest reason why your grass isn't growing is often something you can’t see at all. While grass might seem low-maintenance, it’s surprisingly sensitive to what’s happening beneath the surface. Healthy lawns, as any good gardener will tell you, depend on strong roots, and those roots rely on the right balance of air, moisture, and nutrients within the soil.
