The summer sun is tough on lawns. The heat dries them up and the dead thatch blocks new growth. In addition, the dry soil won’t support any shoots that try to make it through.
The wet spring has probably brought out weeds like dandelions that reproduce like, well, weeds, and crabgrass that blocks out healthy grass
To stay healthy, your lawn needs at least one inch of moisture per week. Put out a rain gauge to measure the natural precipitation. If it isn’t showing enough gathered moisture, turn on your sprinkler, or pull out the hose.
Your lawn is naturally brown in summer, but you need to keep it clear to encourage growth in the fall. Invest in some plant-specific weed killers that keep invasive and destructive flora from smothering the healthy grass. Fertilizer isn’t a good idea in summer as it can add too much nitrogen to the soil.
