08/20/2017
Saint Augustine Lawn Turning Brown
Having a Saint Augustine lawn turning brown can cause concern for many homeowners. Saint Augustine lawns turning brown can be either a natural part of the life cycle of the lawn through the different seasons, or it may be an inherent trait in a particular Saint Augustine grass variety, or could be due to the lack of good lawn care practices being undertaken. So let’s take a look at why grass turns brown, and what we can possibly do to green up our lawns again.
If the Saint Augustine lawn is brown for the entire year, then this tells us that something is wrong with our lawn care practices, or the lawn could possibly have a disease of some type.
When looking at lawn care factors we understand that we must not be giving the turf something which it desperately needs for its health, and as a result the lawn is losing its color as a sign of weakness in the turf. The two biggest factors responsible for lawn health are nutrients from fertilizers and soils, and having adequate water. For without correct nutrients and water, all lawns will become sick and turn brown and lose their natural healthy color.
With this in mind, we should begin a good year round lawn care regimen which involves regular lawn fertilization, and being sure the turf is receiving adequate water at the right times, always aiming to water the lawn deeply and less often. Other factors such as regular lawn mowing will also assist the Saint Augustine lawn to stay green throughout the year.
