How can we tell if our grass is still alive?

South TEXAS GARDENER

Q. Tell us again how we can tell if our lawn grass is still alive, even if it is straw-colored.

A. I recommend that you soak the area in a small test plot for half an hour with the hose every day for a week. If the lawn grass is alive, it should show some green sprouts. Limit the area to about a 4-foot square so the water can be applied with the hose end or by hand. If t...