There’s nothing quite like enjoying the fruits of your labors. Sitting on your front porch, looking at the beautiful garden you planted and running your toes through the thick green grass in your front yard is a great way to pass the time… except when your lawn isn’t green.
Brown, dying grass can be frustrating, especially after you’ve put in the work to weed and mow it all year long. Before you can treat your brown grass issues, it’s helpful to know why it looks dead.
According to Garden Counselor there are a few reasons for the off-colored grass:
Type of grass: Grasses like Bermuda grass and St. Augustine, grow better in warmer soil. Warm soil is essential to green up these grasses. It’s not outside temperature, it’s the temperature of the dirt.
But, grasses like fescues, bluegrass and ryegrass do better in spring and fall. They won’t grow at all during the winter but summer heat is even worse on the grass. They need extra water during hot months to keep them cool.
Water: If your grass is brown when it should be green, you may not be adding enough water. Dig up a few areas of grass and check the soil about 4-inches deep. The soil should still be moist. If it’s dry and hard, your grass isn’t getting enough water.
Bugs/Disease: Disease happens earlier in the season. Bug problems typically occur after the weather has warmed up significantly. While bug damage can resemble disease-related damage, if it occurs later in the spring and summer bugs are probably the culprit. Dig up a patch of grass and look for bugs or worms.
Repairing Damaged Grass
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