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Section 9 | Home Care & Maintenance INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILINGS Problem Nail pops, holes, or cracks in drywall. Base molding separates from wall. Separation at door casing. Separation at stair stringers. Separation at countertops. LAWN CARE Problem Tips of grass blades frayed or turning tan. Weeds growing in lawn. Gaps or holes in sod. Brown or yellow patches in grass. Grass does not maintain a lush green appearance. Lawn thinning out after several mowings. Trees and shrubs wilting. Potential Cause Settlement or accidents. Normal caulk shrinkage. Normal caulk shrinkage or settlement. Normal caulk shrinkage or settlement. Normal caulk shrinkage or settlement. Potential Cause Dull mower blades. Improper weed control. Insufficient watering. Fungus or insect disease. Pets. Lack of fertilizer. Thatch build-up. Too much or too little water. Potential Solution See Drywall Repairs, this section. Re-caulk gap or re-nail trim or base molding. Re-caulk gap or re-nail. Re-caulk gap. Re-caulk gap. Potential Solution Sharpen blades. Use pre-emergent weed control. Contract a lawn specialist. Fill gaps with sod or seed and soil. Water lawn properly. Contact lawn specialist. For pets, water lawn. Fertilize following manufacturer’s directions. Lawn needs aeration or raking. Check soil around base of plant and water accordingly. Yard not draining. Erosion of swales or settlement around foundation. Metal edging installed across swale. Re-establish grade. Remove metal edging from swale. Trees and shrubs turning yellow. Lack of tree and shrub fertilizer or due to colder weather/ seasonal changes. Fertilize following manufacturer’s directions. Newly planted tree or shrub drops all leaves. Shock resulting from transplanting. Normal. Continue to water as necessary. Don’t over water or over fertilize. Edition July 2019 | 89