Many homeowners envision the perfect summer lawn, but may look at theirs in dismay during June, as it can look worse than it did earlier in the year. If this sounds like you, the clear message is relax. There are reasons this happens, and it can be rectified.
The three main causes of a struggling lawn in early summer are heat stress, disease, or mowing too short. Any or all of these can stress a lawn, causing it to shift from a vibrant green to shades of yellow or brown.