Hello World! Welcome Friends! One of the most dreaded things homeowners have to deal with is a yard gone from green and lush to brown and yellow. It’s not just an eyesore, but it can also be challenging to maintain. When you see your lawn turning yellow, there are some common reasons why this may be happening. Here we will go over possible reasons for your lawn going from green to yellow in no time flat.
Dryness
If you are wondering why your lawn is turning yellow, it could be because of dry soil. If the weather has been scorching and dry over an extended period, there may not be enough moisture in the ground for grass to stay green. The best way to test if your yard needs more water is by digging into the dirt with your hands. If it is dry down to the first few inches, then your lawn needs more water.
Lawn Disease
This is why your yard has gone from green and lush in its early days after being planted or installed to brown, and then finally yellow is a lawn disease. If you have a home with a history of turfgrass diseases, according to Touch Trees, you should contact professionals for help and advice on your lawn. Especially if you’re unsure what is happening to your yard and why it has gone from green and lush to brown, then yellow.
Nutrient Deficiencies
If your lawn is turning yellow, this could mean that there are nutrient deficiencies in the soil. All grasses need certain nutrients to grow healthy and green, one of which includes nitrogen. Without adequate nitrogen present in the ground, you will get less than stellar results with your yard. If needed, fertilizers can be applied to give your lawn the nutrients it needs.
Soil Compaction
When soil is compressed or compacted, it does not allow for proper drainage to occur. This can cause the roots of your grass to suffocate and die as a result. It is usually a result of recent construction or the use of heavy machinery.
To fix soil compaction issues and get your yard back to being lush and beautiful once again, you first need to have the soil analyzed by a professional. Once they have determined what kind of nutrients are needed for repair, this can then be applied accordingly so that proper drainage occurs to get rid of all the dry spots on your lawn where grass won’t grow.
Lawn Insects
Lawn insects are another possible cause why your lawn has turned from green to brown and then finally into a golden-yellow color. Grubs, for example, are a type of lawn insect that can cause your grass to change colors due to the damage they create while feeding on it underground.
Over-fertilization
When homeowners put too much fertilizer on their yard at one time, the grass tends to burn up and turn a golden-yellow color, especially if it is scalding outside.
Mowing
If you have been mowing your grass too short, this could also cause it to turn yellow before browning entirely as well. When you cut into the soil with a lawnmower that is not tall enough or has blades too sharp for your yard’s thickness, this can cause it to become dry and turn a golden-yellow color.
In summary, the above are the main reasons why your lawn is turning yellow. If you are not sure what the problem with your yard may be or want to learn more about it before taking action on a solution, contact an expert.
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