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Is this bentgrass,or what #942338

Asked August 13, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT

Is this bent grass or dead grass

Waseca County Minnesota

Expert Response

There are a couple of easy tests that can be done to distinguish between dormant and dead grass.

https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-check-if-you-have-dormant-or-dead-grass?utm_source=google&utm_medium=h5d&utm_campaign=h_hg_00018&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=<personal data hidden>&gbraid=0AAAABDiMi826cA2keH4FMkpdys3i1uBgu&gclid=CjwKCAjw1vXTBhB-EiwAEKr_k_GyD3bxa_P09zj_6YapKHEMD1Y2JSqrnZz_w_o-xcg4BPDHfh5bsRoCWgwQAvD_BwE
https://www.greenviewfertilizer.com/articles/is-my-grass-dead-or-dormant

Evelyn Locke, MN Master Gardener, Tree Care Advisor, Volunteer Replied August 13, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT

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