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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Camilla Sharman

I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August

A lawn which is yellowed and damaged.

Relentless summertime heatwaves, paired with consistently high temperatures and scarce rainfall, have left our once pristine lawns looking brown, patchy and parched. With drought declarations and strict water restrictions in many areas, restoring that lush lawn back to its former glory seems almost impossible.

Making matters worse, as we step into August — traditionally the second-hottest month in the year following July — the forecast shows the extreme heat isn’t letting up anytime soon.

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