I can't figure out what the problem with my lawn is in early spring. This is my 3rd season in my house and each year around this time my lawn is very light brown and matted, almost resembling hay. None of my neighbors have anything similar, just the typical yellowish/greenish mix of early spring. Thing is come early summer through the fall my lawn is beautiful, thick

and easily the best on my block. I water infrequently and deeply, mow on the highest setting and never fertilize in the summer, just once in the spring and again in the fall. I'm not positive but I believe I have a mix of fescue, KBG, and ryegrass.

Does anyone have any ideas why I might have this problem consistently despite having a great lawn otherwise? I'm in zone 7 (Long Island).

I thank you in advance for any suggestions.