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Dead looking lawn #927426

Asked April 03, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT

I have a lawn that looks dry compared to the green grass of my neighbors. Can someone come an test or assess my lawn?

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

We do not test or assess yards directly. I would recommend contacting a local lawn care company for this. Another option would be to have a soil test done. The results would tell you what nutrients your lawn may be missing. I placed a link below for soil testing as well as our lawn care calendar.

https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/
https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/lawn-care-calendar

Amy J. Extension Master Gardener - HC Replied April 04, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT

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