Many people spend their sunny days in the backyard swimming or playing cool games. Brown spots on your lawn can ruin summer fun. Below are a few helpful tips that will help you prevent and treat dead spots in your grass.

Temporary Lawn Toppers

The whole family will be ready to jump into the pool at the start of summer. However, if the pool isn't moved throughout the summer, it can cause the grass beneath it to become choked. The lawn can be quickly damaged by temporary above-ground pools and slip n' slide, as well as seasonal sandboxes, in the summer.

• Swimming pools. Temporary swimming pools can often cause brown spots on lawns. Swimming pools can block the sun and damage the grass beneath because of their size and weight. If possible, you can reduce the damage by placing large tarps under the pool.

• Waterslides are a great summer activity, but they can be dangerous for your yard. Inflatable waterslides can sometimes cause problems with irrigation or a lot of mud, which could lead to a damaged yard. This is an item your family will use all summer. Make sure you move it around after each use to avoid any damage to the grass.

• Other summer activities: You can get your kids a bounce house or an inflatable water slide, but make sure you move it around often. Even though these inflatables may not last for long, it is important that you give the grass special care before and after each use.

Other causes of brown spots

Lawn fungal disease can also cause brown spots or discoloration. A growing brown spot or multiple spots is an indication that you have fungus.

To properly diagnose and treat lawn fungal disease, we recommend that you contact a professional lawn maintenance and care company. These steps will help you maintain a healthy lawn by preventing future growth and outbreaks.

• Proper mowing: After each use, make sure you sharpen your blades and wash your mower's underside.
• Dethatch and aerate: Every couple of years, aerate the soil to let it breathe.
• Watering: The best time to water is in the morning so that the grass doesn't dry out during the day.
• Fertilize: To avoid more fungus, make sure you choose the correct fertilizer for your grass. Also, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
• Throughout the summer, move large objects such as pools or inflatable slides around your yard.
• Early detection of fungus is crucial, so be on the lookout for any signs.
• Fertilize according to the product's instructions, and don't overfertilize.