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A lush, green lawn adds curb appeal to your home and increases your family’s enjoyment of outdoor activities, such as picnics, playtime, and entertaining friends and neighbors. However, a healthy lawn takes some effort and a little know-how to keep dead spots from appearing. If your grass is turning brown or dying, find out why and take steps to remedy the situation. Below are five lawn care habits that may be killing your grass.

5 Causes of Dying Grass

1. Ineffective Watering

Water your lawn with about an inch of water once every week. Anything more than that may lead to weak roots that can’t stand up to summer heat.

2. Incorrect Mowing

grassCutting your grass too short can cause it to dry out and turn brown. Lawn care experts recommend keeping your grass about three inches tall during the hottest part of summer, removing no more than about one-third of the height of your grass each time you mow.

3. Failure to Control Pests

Insects and other pests tend to be active in grass that is overwatered or overfertilized, as well as lawns that are neglected. If you suspect you have a pest problem, pull up a small area of grass. If it pulls up easily, the roots are damaged — and insects may be the culprit. Call a lawn care specialist to help determine how your lawn should be treated.

4. Allowing Pets to Use Grass

If your dog uses the same spot repeatedly in your yard, the area is likely to turn brown. Thoroughly water the grass in that area to revive the vegetation. While it may be necessary for your dog to use the grass in a fenced yard, if possible, train it to use only one small part of the yard to minimize the amount of brown spots.

5. Not Treating Fungus

If your well-manicured lawn develops unsightly brown patches and begins to die out, you may have a fungus. The most common types are leaf spot, melting out, and necrotic ring spot. With proper care, the grass can fight the fungus. Mow properly and water the lawn only about once a week in the morning, unless it has rained recently. It is critical to keep the grass from being constantly wet. In badly affected cases, a commercial fungicide may be needed.

 

Keep your grass healthy with professional help. If your lawn needs a boost, turn to the experienced team at Alii Turf in Wahiawa, HI. They will supply all your residential or commercial needs with high-quality turf, sod and grass products for a green, healthy lawn. Call them today at (808) 293-8873, or visit them online to learn more.

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