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   My front lawn is looking very brown and patchy. How do I bring it back to life?

   A brown, patchy lawn can often recover, but the right approach depends on why it's struggling. The most common causes are drought, poor soil, compacted ground, disease, pests, or simply the wrong grass for the conditions.

   Here's a practical recovery plan:

   1. Figure out whether the grass is dead or dormant.

      • Pull gently on the brown grass. If it comes out easily with no roots, it's likely dead.
      • Scratch the crown (where the blades meet the soil). Green tissue usually means it's still alive and can recover.
      • If the lawn is drought-stressed, it may just be dormant and turn green again with consistent watering.

   2. Water deeply, not frequently.

      • Aim for about 1 to 1½ inches of water per week, including rainfall.
      • Water early in the morning to reduce evaporation and disease risk.
      • Deep watering encourages deeper roots.

   3. Test the soil.

      • A soil test can reveal pH and nutrient deficiencies.
      • Most lawns do best with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
      • Only add lime or sulfur if the test indicates it's needed.

   4. Loosen compacted soil.

      • If the soil feels hard and water pools on the surface, core aeration can help.
      • Aeration allows water, oxygen, and nutrients to reach the roots.

   5. Remove thatch if it's thick.

      • A thatch layer thicker than about ½ inch (1.25 cm) can prevent water from reaching the soil.
      • Dethatch if necessary, especially before overseeding.

   6. Overseed bare patches.

      • Rake away dead grass.
      • Loosen the top ½ inch of soil.
      • Spread seed that matches your existing lawn.
      • Keep the soil consistently moist until the new grass is established.

   7. Fertilize appropriately.

      • Use a fertilizer suited to your grass type and season.
      • Avoid heavy fertilization during extreme summer heat, especially for cool-season grasses.

   8. Mow correctly.

      • Keep mower blades sharp.
      • Never remove more than one-third of the grass height at a time.
      • Taller grass shades the soil and helps prevent weeds.

   Check for specific problems

   If you notice any of these, they may point to a particular issue:

   • Circular brown patches: possible fungal disease.
   • Grass pulls up like a carpet: grub damage may be the cause.
   • Thin grass only in shaded areas: insufficient sunlight.
   • Brown along sidewalks or driveways: heat stress or pet urine.
   • Random dry spots despite watering: sprinkler coverage or compacted soil.

   Timing matters

   • Cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, ryegrass): The best time for major repairs is late summer to early fall.
   • Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine): Repair and overseed during late spring through early summer, when they're actively growing.

   If you can tell me:

   • what city or region you live in,
   • whether the lawn gets full sun or shade,
   • and upload a photo of the brown patches,

   I can help identify the likely cause and recommend the most effective recovery plan.

   

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