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Four Fungal Diseases That Can Damage Your Lawn

2 March 2023 by Tanya Green

If you're like most homeowners, you appreciate the look and feel of a soft velvety green lawn. However, you probably also know that keeping lawns green and healthy requires a significant amount of water — and this can lead to fungal diseases. 

Fungal diseases are a common problem in lawns, and they can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor soil drainage, overwatering, and humidity. Following are 

Brown Patch 

Brown Patch is a common fungal disease that affects many types of grass, including fescue, bluegrass, and ryegrass. It typically appears as circular patches of brown, dead grass with a lighter-colored ring around the outside. Brown Patch is most prevalent in warm, humid weather and can spread quickly if left untreated. To prevent Brown Patch, it is important to avoid overwatering and to water your lawn in the morning so that it has time to dry during the day.

Dollar Spot 

Dollar Spot is another fungal disease that can affect lawns in Lawson. It typically appears as small, silver-dollar-sized patches of dead grass. Dollar Spot is most common in the summer months and can be caused by a variety of factors, including overfertilization, drought stress, and excessive thatch buildup. To prevent Dollar Spot, it is important to maintain proper lawn care practices, such as regular mowing and aeration.

Leaf Spot

Leaf Spot is a fungal disease that affects many types of grass, including Bermuda grass, St. Augustine grass, and zoysia grass. It typically appears as small, brown, or black spots on the grass blades. Leaf Spot is most common in warm, humid weather and can be caused by overwatering and poor soil drainage. To prevent Leaf Spot, it is important to water your lawn in the morning so that it has time to dry during the day and to avoid overfertilization, particularly during late summer and spring when fungal organisms are most likely to infest your lawn. 

Following are four fungal diseases that you need to look out for:

Fairy Ring 

Fairy Ring is a fungal disease that can affect lawns in Lawson. It typically appears as a circle of mushrooms or dead grass, with a ring of dark green grass around the outside. Fairy Ring is caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and can be difficult to control. To prevent Fairy Ring, it is important to maintain proper lawn care practices, such as regular aeration and proper fertilization.

Your local landscaping maintenance company can provide you with more information on fungal diseases and other threats to a beautiful lawn.

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