Summary
A brown lawn in summer may not be dead—it could simply be dormant because of heat and drought. Gardening Know How identifies five signs that grass can recover before fall: a firm, white or light-green crown; new growth after deep watering; uniformly brown rather than patchy coloring; moisture below the soil surface; and weeds that continue growing. Gardeners can test grass by gently pulling a clump to see whether roots remain anchored. Deep watering once or twice weekly can revive dormant turf, while gardeners should avoid mowing newly emerging grass and applying fertilizer or herbicides until it recovers. With proper care, dormant lawns can green up within weeks.
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