Do you need to reseed your brown grass?

It depends on the condition of your grass and the reason it became brown. If the brown grass is due to drought or heat stress, it may recover on its own with proper watering. If the grass has been damaged by disease, insects, or other factors, you may need to reseed to repair the damaged areas.

To determine if your grass needs to be reseeded, gently pull on a few brown blades of grass. If the entire blade comes out with little resistance and the roots are discoloured or rotten, it's likely that the grass is dead and will need to be reseeded. If the blades stay intact when you pull on them and the roots are healthy, the grass may be dormant or stressed and may recover with proper care.

Before you decide to reseed, try to identify the cause of the brown grass and address that issue first. If necessary, you can reseed the damaged areas by following these steps:

- Cut the affected areas closely and remove any dead grass clippings

- Aerate the soil to help it absorb water and nutrients

- Spread grass seed over the bare spots at the appropriate rate for your seed mix

- Cover the seeds lightly with soil

- Water the seeded areas regularly to keep them moist until the new grass establishes itself