A lush green color is a clear sign of a healthy lawn . So when a lawn turns yellow, it’s often a sign that something’s wrong. Causes can vary from the benign, a lawn that’s simply in dormancy, to the more serious, a lawn that’s suffering from pest problems or disease. The first step to determining what, if anything, you need to do to get your lawn back to its verdant color is to diagnose the problem.

To figure out the common causes, we sought guidance from lawn expert Jose Lopez, owner and founder of Chicago-based Williams Landscaping Inc.

8 Most Common Reasons Your Lawn Is Turning Yellow

1. Dog Urine Burn

If you own a dog, there is a good chance that urine is the culprit, especially if your four-legged friend has a habit of going in the same spot. While the right amount of nitrogen drives grass growth and gives it a deep green color, too much will kill it.…