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Lawn distress #869313

Asked May 20, 2024, 4:04 PM EDT

Would you please advise potential causes and remedies for my lawn browning? The grass came in nice and green and was longer prior to my lawn service mowing. Our lawn guy put down fertilizer before our wet spells and seemed to time things well. Parts of the lawn have browning tips and parts look like a straw and is almost like it is dormant.

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Michael,

I confess I'm not the greatest resource when it comes to turf (not  a fan). I am preaching to people to reduce the size of their lawns and instead plant borders of shrubs, perennials and trees. However, back to your question, here is a link to look at;

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/turf/circular.html

I would really need to examine your lawn closer to know what the issue is. I can tell you it doesn't look like beetle grub damage. 

https://ag.umass.edu/turf/fact-sheets/dollar-spot#:~:text=Dollar%20spot%20is%20caused%20by,bleached%20to%20straw%20colored%20spots.

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/turf/discolored.html

I would get a rake in there and get some of the dead grass out to allow for more air circulation.

I can't say much more,

Best of luck,

Sally Granath St. Louis County MG

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 21, 2024, 9:56 PM EDT

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