Houston homeowner guide

Brown patches in my lawn

Brown circular patches are usually fungal — common in Houston's humid summers.

Likely causes

  • • Brown patch fungus (St. Augustine)
  • • Overwatering
  • • Compacted soil
  • • Grub damage

How pros fix it

  • • Fungicide treatment
  • • Adjust irrigation schedule
  • • Aeration
  • • Targeted grub control

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