Lawn issue: dead grass base

Is probably thatch, and may be caused by frequent but light watering and over fertilization causing the roots to grow lateral instead of deep, then become damaged by sun and heat

Rent a dethatcher from Home Depot and run it , will Make your lawn look like shite for a few weeks, but then become very healthy

Also stay away from the "Scott's" system and next year only apply a pre emergent weed killer early spring then a variety specific fertilizer after green up is complete

Cut your grass at a high setting on your mower

Take a soil sample and send to LSU

Are these two things something that can be done right now or is this a fall/spring kinda deal?

What's a dethatcher do?

I guess how does it do is a better term

I agree but why are you bagging ? That went out a long time ago and don't fertilize with high nitrogen fake fertilizers? You are bagging your fertilizer.

I bag because I hate grass clippings.

Riding. I have a 42" deck mower with bagger setup. I just don't like walking in my yard and having clippings stick to my feet and track all over my patio and into my house.

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Just cut it on the highest setting every 3 days. You won't have much clippings and your lawn will look better.

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In a perfect world, I would. But cutting twice a week just isn't feasible. I'm talking about 1/2 acre here.

well clealy you have nothing else to do. I'm not trying to be a dick but the answer of cutting every three days wouldn't work for nearly anyone.

your opinion is noted and placed at the bottom of the list. one day i hope to grow up and be just like you.