Is Your Grass Really Dead?
When grass has either lost the ability to absorb water and nutrients from the soil or when there is an inadequate supply of these elements in the soil, the grass turns brown. It’s not always a sign of death if the grass in your yard is brown. It might be difficult to spot dead grass, particularly during the hot summer months when the grass typically becomes dormant. Determining if something is truly dead or just dormant is the key. Here is some lawn care knowledge to help you.
- What is Dormant Grass: The grass goes into a dormant state if it is not actively growing. When temperatures are too high and rainfall is insufficient, cool-season grasses become dormant to conserve water. When winter temperatures drop too low, warm-season grass goes dormant. To put your mind at ease, dormancy is a survival mechanism designed to keep the organism alive until it can be revived.
- How To Tell The Difference Between Dead and Dormant: Many times, dead grass and dormant grass have very similar appearances. There is, however, a simple test you can undertake in your own backyard to tell the two apart. Take a fistful of grass and pull it sharply. If there is no resistance when you try to pull it out, the grass is dead. If it’s difficult to take the grass blades out of the ground, or if the grass is resistant, it’s probably merely dormant. Differentiating green and brown portions is another indicator. The grass there will never recover no matter what you do.
- Why Grass Die: If your lawn is dead or just hibernating, you may tell by the pattern of brown grass. Several little brown patches or ring-shaped brown patches may indicate dead grass. A brownish lawn, on the other hand, is a sure sign that the grass is dormant. Finding out why your lawn is dying and then fixing it is an emergency.
If you’re ever in need of expert lawn care help in the Clinton Village, MI area, don’t hesitate to call DRLS, LLC. Book an appointment now by dialing (734) 219-4388.