Brown Patch Disease, also known as Rhizoctonia, has a variety of causes. Below are some DIY treatments to repair the brown patches of grass.

• Water Properly If you leave grass wet over night it can lead to disease of the grass. It is recommended to water the grass before 10AM or between 4-6PM.
• Fertilize Carefully  Many fertilizers contain high levels of nitrogen. Be sure to use a fertilizer with the proper proportions of nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.
• Improve The Air Circulation Of The Soil Aerating the soil beneath the grass on your lawn will keep it healthy. Poking holes all across the lawn will give the soil breathing space to grow properly.
• Thatch Thatch is organic material placed above the soil to help the health and wellbeing of the soil. When there is more than a 1/2 inch of thatch, the soil below will suffocate from a lack of air.
• Improper Mowing When the grass is cut with a dull blade it will damage the grass and it will die. Cutting the grass too short is also not healthy for the grass. It is recommended to cut about 1/3 of the blade at a time.