Is It Drought, Disease or Irrigation? How to Diagnose Summer Turf Damage
Posted on August 13, 2026 at 9:44 am
By late summer, commercial turf across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. may look thin, brown or uneven. Several different problems can create similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Drought stress, turf disease and irrigation issues can all cause discoloration. Treating the wrong problem may waste water or delay recovery. Before deciding what the lawn needs, start by looking at the pattern, timing and condition of…