Why Does My Salt Lake City Lawn Have Dry Spots?

Most of the lawn looks fine, but one brown patch keeps coming back. Before giving the whole yard more water, find out what’s different in that spot. The sprinkler coverage, soil, sunlight, or health of the grass may explain it.

First, watch the sprinklers run

Stand where you can see the affected zone. Is a shrub blocking the spray? Is a head tilted or broken? Does the water reach the space between heads? If all the spray patterns look shorter than usual, check for weak pressure.

Next, compare a dry patch with a healthy one

Check the soil in both places. Is the brown area actually dry, or is it already wet? That changes the next step. Adding water to grass that’s struggling in wet ground can make the problem worse.

Check beyond the sprinkler system

If the water coverage and soil moisture look right, consider what else may be affecting the grass. Compaction, pests, and disease are possibilities. The USU lawn-care resources or a qualified turf specialist can help you investigate without repeatedly adding watering time.

We’ll help check the irrigation side

We can check heads, valves, leaks, and timer settings, then explain what we find. Our sprinkler coverage repair service and low-pressure guide explain the checks in more detail.

Call (385) 226-5764 or text us. Tell us where the patch is and when you first noticed it. We’ll help you choose the next check or arrange a visit.