Summer days can be spent relaxing in your backyard pool or playing games to cool off. You may notice brown spots on your lawn. This can make summer miserable. For helpful tips on how to treat and prevent dead spots on your lawn, read on.

Temporary Lawn Toppers

The family may be eager to go to the pool at the beginning of summer. But, if the pool isn't moved around during the summer, it can choke the grass below it. Temporary above-ground swimming pools, slip 'n' slides, and seasonal sandboxes can quickly cause lawn damage.

• Swimming pools: Temporary pool often causes brown spots on lawns. A swimming pool's size and weight can block sunlight and cause damage to the grass below. A large tarp can be placed under the pool to reduce damage and then moved throughout the summer.

• Waterslides: While this summer activity can provide a lot of enjoyment, it is not great for your yard. If not properly set up, inflatable waterslides could cause water damage or excessive mud. This can result in a damaged yard. It is important to remove the water slide after every use so that it doesn't cause damage to the grass.

• Other summer activities: Inflatables won't last long, so it's important to give your grass special treatment before and during the summer.

Brown spots may also be caused by other factors.

You may also notice brown spots and discolorations in your lawn due to lawn fungal diseases. You can tell if there is a brown spot growing or new spots appearing.

For proper diagnosis and treatment of lawn fungus, it is a good idea to contact a professional lawn care and maintenance firm. Here are some steps you can take to prevent future lawn fungus outbreaks.

• Proper mowing: You need to make sure your blades remain sharp, and you should wash the mower's underside after each use.
• To allow the soil to breathe, you should aerate and dethatch every two years.
• Watering: It is best to water early in the morning so that the grass can dry throughout the day.
• Fertilize: Avoid causing more fungus by choosing the right fertilizer and following the instructions.
• All summer long, you can move large objects like pools and inflatable slides about your yard.
• It is important to be alert for signs of fungus.
• Fertilize according to your product's specifications. Don't over-fertilize.