Yellow grass can happen for a few different reasons, especially during hot, dry Kelowna summers.
The most common causes are underwatering, cutting the grass too short, dull mower blades, pet urine spots, or compacted soil.
A few simple things that can help:
Water deeply, not lightly.
It is better to water less often but for longer, so the water reaches deeper into the soil. Light watering every day can make grass roots weak and shallow.
Do not cut the lawn too short.
Cutting grass too low can stress it out and make it turn yellow faster in the heat. Keeping the lawn a little taller helps shade the soil and hold moisture.
Check your mower blades.
Dull blades tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly. This can leave the tips looking yellow or brown after mowing.
Watch for dry patches
Some areas may need extra water, especially spots near sidewalks, driveways, slopes, or full-sun areas.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Too much fertilizer can burn the lawn and make yellow patches worse. A light, proper feeding is usually better than dumping on too much at once.
Pet spots may need extra care.
Dog urine can create yellow or dead patches. Watering the spot soon after can help dilute it.
Keeping a lawn green takes consistent mowing, proper watering, and not cutting too short.
At Mullet Man Mowing, we help keep lawns maintained so they stay healthier and look better throughout the season.