Few things worry homeowners more than looking out of the window and discovering that a once-green lawn has turned brown. It often happens surprisingly quickly during warm weather, leaving people wondering whether the grass has died and whether it needs replacing. Fortunately, a brown lawn isn't always a dead lawn. In many cases, it's simply responding to changing conditions. Understanding why the colour has changed is the first step towards deciding whether any action is need

One of the most common questions I'm asked during the summer is whether people should water their lawn. The answer is that it depends. Grass is remarkably resilient and, in many cases, a brown lawn isn't a dead lawn. Understanding when watering is genuinely beneficial and when it's unnecessary can save both time and water while helping your lawn remain healthier in the long term. Watering isn't simply about keeping the grass green. Done correctly, it encourages deeper root gr