Grass often turns brown in summer due to dormancy, compacted soil, pests, or improper mowing. Identifying your grass type helps determine if browning is normal dormancy or a sign of stress.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a flood of questions about brown lawns. In most cases, the culprit is simple: drought stress from our hot summer weather. However, lawn-feeding insects and fungal ...

Learn how to identify the type of lawn fungus you’re dealing with, and the best ways to treat it. Those unsightly patches of brown and yellow forming in your lawn may not be your pet’s fault. They’re ...