Pests, diseases, or burnt patches from salt or fertilizers could also be the culprits of dead spots.
Underwatering
If your lawn is underwatered, then it is exposed to periods of drought and dryness.
Then, begin watering with the correct amount of water for the space in need.
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On the other hand, areas with too much coverage can cause the lawn to be overwatered.
When watering, observe the sprinkler patterns for a while and double-check that your lawn coverage is uniform.
To determine if you have thatch, cut several plugs of lawn and examine them.
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Thatch will appear stringy and brown below green blades of grass.
Improper Soil Nutrients
Soil isn’t just important for plants, your lawn needs it, too.
Healthy soil will contain nutrients as well as beneficial fungi and bacteria for lawn growth.
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Obtain a sample of soil about four to five inches below the surface and place it in a glass.
Add distilled water and gently mix to combine.
Drain any remaining liquid and then insert a pH testing strip.
Grubs eat the roots of grass and leave nothing to hold the grass in place.
Addressing this problem involves reseeding or resodding preferably after you have dealt with the grub infestation.
Fungal Diseases
Lawn diseasessuch as snow mold can kill patches of lawn.
Good lawn care practices reduce the likelihood of recurrence, and there is usually no need for aggressive measures.
Chemical spills will often create an irregularly shaped dead patch that matches the shape of the spill.
Water the spot thoroughly if you accidentally spill.
It’s better to prevent a problem than to take a stab at fix it.
Load fertilizer spreaders while you are off the lawn.
When you apply fertilizer, use the steady movement of a spreader to feed your lawn.
Dead grass cannot be revived and will need to be replaced and regrown.
However, brown or patchy grass can often be rejuvenated once issues have been resolved.
Yes, you’re free to remove or dethatch patches of dead grass.
Watering dead grass will not bring it back to life.
To find out if your grass is dead, simply pull out a small clump of the browned lawn.
