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Burnt Lawn from Scotts Overapplication: Wait, Water, or Spot-Resod

Overapplied fertilizer = burn. Water heavily daily for a week to leach (if soluble N). If slow-release, may recover alone. Watch for crispy tips. Or dig out dead patches, add topsoil, reseed. Read labels next time.

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