Diagnosing Dying Grass: What to Check First

Before You Act, Answer These

• Is the grass dormant? (Cool-season grasses brown in summer heat; warm-season in winter.)
• What does it look like? (Yellow patches, brown spots, thinning, fungal patterns?)
• What’s your climate zone and recent weather?
• What have you applied? (Fertilizer, herbicide, water schedule?)

Common Causes

• Over/under watering
• Chemical burn from fertilizer/herbicide
• Soil compaction or pH imbalance
• Disease (brown patch, dollar spot) or insects (grubs, chinch bugs)
• Shade or traffic stress

First Step: Soil Test

A professional soil analysis (biological + chemical) reveals the root cause. Guessing wastes time and money.