5 Reasons Your Lawn Turns Yellow — And How CityCuts Can Fix It

A healthy green lawn is a homeowner’s pride. But when yellow patches show up, it can be stressful and confusing. At CityCuts Lawn Care, we help customers fix this problem every season—and most causes are easy to treat with the right plan.

1. Low Nutrients in the Soil

Lack of nitrogen is the most common reason grass fades and turns yellow.

• Seasonal fertilizing
• Soil nutrient balancing
• Compost enrichment

2. Cutting Grass Too Short

Scalping exposes the roots to heat and stress, causing yellowing.

• Mow at 2.5–3 inches
• Cut only the top third of the blade

3. Overwatering or Poor Drainage

Too much water suffocates the roots and can cause fungal problems.

• Water only 1–2 times a week
• Improve soil drainage
• Aerate compacted soil

4. Pet Urine Spots

Dog urine contains high nitrogen, which burns grass and leaves yellow patches.

• Rinse the area with water immediately
• CityCuts can overseed damaged spots

5. Lawn Disease or Fungus

Yellow rings, spots, or circles could mean disease or fungus.

CityCuts offers professional diagnosis and treatment to restore lawn health.

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