Learn How to Treat Lawn Fungal Disease
Lawn fungal diseases come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. From dead-looking brown patches, to rings and slimes, knowing if your lawn has a fungus can help you to better determine the appropriate fungicide solution.
A few of the most common causes of lawn fungal disease:
- Drought
- Compacted soil
- Over watering
- Using the wrong type of fertilizer
- Weather conditions that are not ideal for your type of lawn
Keeping the above conditions in mind, you should begin to look for the following types of symptoms:
- Brown patches throughout your lawn.
- Abundant spaces of dead grass that are next to “perfectly healthy grass.”
- Off colored rings that grow in diameter.
- Thin patches of frayed or discolored grass blades.
- Areas of darkened, wet-looking, slimy, or greasy-looking grass.
Once you have identified the symptoms of a fungus-infested lawn, you will be ready to begin treating your lawn. In fact, simple changes to your lawn care practices might be just what the lawn doctor ordered.
Try the following tips to improve the overall health of your lawn:
- Try using a slow-release fertilizer.
- Make sure that your lawn is being appropriately watered. Keep in mind that too little or too much water can cause two different types of lawn fungus.
- Follow good mowing practices to avoid cutting the lawn too short. Keep in mind that scalped lawns are more susceptible to fungal disease.
- Try using a fungicide to treat your lawn disease. Remember, each fungicide is specially designed to treat a specific type of lawn fungus. Choose wisely, so that you can treat your grass, get rid of the fungus, and begin preparations for new grass growth.
Once you have identified if your lawn has a specific type of fungus, you will be able to successfully treat it, so that your lawn can once more become a healthy, green, and lush area. Do you need additional help identifying your type of lawn fungus?
Contact a lawn care expert at Irrigation Outlet to learn more about lawn fungus, treatment methods, and the best types of fungicides.
