Help for weather-stressed lawns

Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a stressed lawn. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM
Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a stressed lawn. COURTESY PHOTO | MELINDAMYERS.COM

The extreme heat across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds.

Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by evaluating the damage. Then plan a course of action and be prepared to follow through as needed with proper care.

Fall fertilization can help improve th…