Causes of DRY SPOTS and How to Fix Them!
A brown patch is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Adding more water to the entire lawn can make a wet area worse without fixing the dry one.
Start with the sprinklers
Watch the affected zone. Check whether a head is blocked by grass, spraying pavement, or missing the patch. Compare coverage with a nearby healthy area and note any pooling or runoff.
Consider causes beyond irrigation
USU Extension’s guide to browning lawns discusses drought stress, insects, and disease. Recent fertilizer use, foot traffic, mowing, or pet activity are also useful details to record. A photograph alone may not identify the cause.
Avoid treating the wrong problem
Do not pour chemicals or fuel onto a driveway or lawn. Follow product labels for handling and spill cleanup. Avoid adding fertilizer, iron, insecticide, or fungicide without identifying a need. If symptoms persist despite even irrigation, ask USU Extension about diagnosis.
For mowing and fertilization basics, use USU’s turfgrass guide. If coverage is the problem, see our sprinkler repair options.
Need help in Utah County? Call Dr. Sprinkler Repair at (385) 309-4553. See our sprinkler services.
