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How to Get Rid of Dead Grass in Lawn

By Home & Garden Last updated Tuesday, July/30/2024

1). Water the grass to see if it can recover. It is possible the grass isn't completely dead yet and extra water could help get the grass green again.
2). Add fertilizer to any dead-looking patches to see if nutrients help the lawn recover. Follow the directions on the package to determine proper amount. Over-fertilizing can result in chemical burns and more damaged grass.
3). Pull the grass up manually if you are removing small patches. If the dead grass takes up a small enough amount of space, the healthy grass will prevent the removed grass from being noticed.
4). Rake the lawn with a firm rake to remove dead grass that is present intermittently in a healthy lawn.
5). Dig any stubborn dead patches out of tough soil with a hand trowel. Moisten the soil first to make it easier to dig out.
6). Keep pets and other animals off the lawn as much as possible to prevent urine from damaging the lawn.

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