Brown Patches in New Fescue Lawn in West Texas Heat

Scurry County, TX homeowner planted fescue in March. Brown patches appear despite watering. Wonders if insects or fertilizer needed.

Wrong Grass for the Climate

Fescue is cool-season—loves Maine/Montreal. Scurry County summer highs exceed fescue tolerance. Watering delays but doesn't prevent heat decline.

Overwatering Risk

Diligent watering in heat invites fungal diseases. Back off—let fescue enter summer dormancy. It will recover when temperatures drop.

Alternative Grasses

Zoysia and warm-season grasses stay green all summer but brown in winter. Neighbor's Zoysia turns brown overnight in autumn.

Immediate Action

Reduce watering. If fungus present, less water saves remaining fescue. Resume watering when weather cools. Accept seasonal dormancy—it's survival, not death.