Grass going dormant (brown) during the summer is the adaption to the climate in that region.
In many instances the grass we grow in our yards is non-native so it is not adapted to our local climate and needs more watering and nutrients to survive. This is compounded by newer, mid 90s on, developments completely stripping top soil and compacting subsoil. The top soil is replaced but basically you have 6 inches of soil and greatly reduced water holding capacity. It is striking to see water running out of lawns after a rainfall even during dry periods because the there is no water storage capacity.
There is research being completed by UMBC researchers on how to create better soil health in residential and urban areas to reduce runoff and increase the health of lawns and recreational green spaces.
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Yeah Maryland summer is starting to remind me of summer in Louisiana. It was always a nice slap in the face when the low temp was 80 with 100% humidity. Sweating becomes a way of life.
88.3/70.4 currently on the shore.