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Not necessarily. It is first important to determine WHY you have brown grass in the first place. There are HUNDREDS of reasons why grass will go brown. From disease, to drought, to insects.
If the reason is an insect pest such as white grubs (in cool climate) or mole crickets (in warm climate) then detergent will do nothing to help your lawn. (Oddly enough though, Dawn detergent is used to flush out insects in an effort to diagnose a pest problem!)
If you have a disease problem which has killed the crown of the plant, then no amount of water will bring it back to life.
However, if the reason for your brown spot is because your soil has gone hydrophobic (ie. it will not TAKE IN water) and therefore the lawn has dried out, a solution of 1 part dawn to 20 parts water will be enough to lower the surface tension of the water and allow it to penetrate the soil and hopefully rehydrate the roots. If you have Kentucky Bluegrass, or some other "Drough Avoiding" species of grasss, it should come back to life within a few days of being rehydrated.
However, you should know that if the problem has gotten so bad that the grass has died as a result of the drought stress, you are best to re-seed or re-sod the area and start from scratch!
What else can I help you with?
What will happen if excess of fertilizer is added to green grass lawn?
Osmosis will take place and the water will come out into the soil from the root. Grass will get brown and the grass of the lawn will dry.
What will happen if Excess amount of fertilizers is added to green grass lawn?
Osmosis will take place and the water will come out into the soil from the root. Grass will get brown and the grass of the lawn will dry.
What does saw grass mean?
When you mow your lawn, and you haft leftover grass. That is saw grass, it will normally turn brown in 2-3 hours. But it may take longer if it is not in direct sunlight!
How can I encourage clover to take over grass in my lawn?
To encourage clover to take over grass in your lawn, you can reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer you use, mow your lawn less frequently, and allow clover to grow freely. Clover thrives in low-nitrogen environments and can outcompete grass when given the opportunity.
Will creeping thyme take over grass in my lawn?
Creeping thyme can potentially take over grass in your lawn if not properly managed. It spreads quickly and can outcompete grass for space and nutrients. Regular maintenance such as mowing and edging can help control its growth and prevent it from overtaking the grass.
How many blades of grass are there on an average lawn?
about 400,000,000, give or take a bagel
Will clover take over grass in my lawn?
Clover can sometimes outcompete grass in a lawn because it fixes its own nitrogen, which can make it grow faster than grass. However, maintaining a healthy lawn with proper mowing, watering, and fertilizing can help prevent clover from taking over.
How do you control brown patch disease in your lawn?
The best thing to do is take a sample plug of dying grass to a nursery and have them do an analysis it. It would be a good idea to get a soil sample done so that you will know what fertilizer to use.
Can you damage a lawn mower by cutting long grass?
No, you will not damage a lawn mower by cutting long grass. A lawn mower is designed to cut grass. You may damage the blades if you mow over a exposed tree root or a rock. If the grass is really long and thing just raise the height of the mower and take it slow but don't worry you won't damage the mower. This is just an urban myth.
How do you choose lawn?
You choose your type of lawn based on the amount of sunlight that you have in your property. You also need to take into account the type of soil that you will be growing the lawn in. Another factor to take into account is the amount of trees on the property, because the roots will also impact the grass growth.
Shold you dethatch before you overseed your lawn?
There are two schools of thought on this one. 1) Those who prefer dethatching say that by removing the old dead grass, it makes it easier for new seed to take hold and start growing to fill out the lawn. 2) Those who prefer core aeration say that you have thatch because nutrients and water can't get down into your lawn to keep your current grass growing. If you dethatch and overseed, you won't take care of the proximate cause. I plan to do a core aeration of my lawn in the fall then overseed it. Once water and fertilizer can get deep into the lawn and help the new grass develop good strong roots while strengthening the roots of the current lawn, new grass will grow and thicken the lawn. That's just one amateur gardener's perspective.
Can you sod over existing grass to create a new lawn?
Yes, you can sod over existing grass to create a new lawn. This method involves laying down new strips of sod over the existing grass to establish a fresh and uniform lawn. It is important to properly prepare the area by removing any debris and ensuring good soil contact for the new sod to take root and thrive.
