At Spring-Green, we've seen lawn disease in all shapes and forms, and we understand that controlling lawn disease is equal parts treatment and prevention. Whether your lawn is a recent victim or you simply need preventative maintenance, Spring-Green specializes in treating a variety of grass diseases as well as tree leaf disease.
When it comes to lawn disease, you can trust the lawn care experts at Spring-Green to give you the advice and support you need.
Lawn Disease Treatment from Spring-Green
At Spring-Green, we have what it takes to help control current lawn disease problems as well as reduce the likelihood of return occurrences. You may put great care into your lawn, but given the right condition, lawn disease can creep in anyway. From Brown Patch to Red Thread, certain lawn disease afflictions often rely on climate related issues. While you can control the climate, by understanding your environment, you can beat lawn disease through proper preparation.
Fortunately for you, Spring-Green has the tools to help you fight lawn disease. After all, this is your lawn. By working smarter and not harder, you can keep lawn disease at bay.
When the middle of summer hits and the daytime temps are in the mid-80s and higher--and even the nighttime temps don't get out of the 70s--conditions are perfect for brown patch lawn disease. As the most destructive known lawn disease, brown patch lawn disease loves warm humid weather, and can spend weeks slowly growing and waiting for just the right time to wreak havoc on your lawn. And if you are using a fast-release Nitrogen fertilizer, you better hold on--grass fed by a fast-release Nitrogen fertilizer is like steroids to brown patch lawn disease.
Once it settles in, brown patch lawn disease spreads like wildfire, appearing first as circles of brown and dead grass outlined by a thin, dark ring. These circles formed by brown patch lawn disease can range in size from few inches to a few feet across. Since brown patch is caused by a fungus known as Rhizoctonia, it can be treated with a fungicide program from Spring-Green.
If you are still in the prevention stages, however, there are basic and simple cultural precautions that can be implemented to prevent this harmful lawn disease:
- Since brown patch lawn disease thrives in areas fed by fast-release Nitrogen fertilizers, try switching to a new fertilizer blend that uses slow-release Nitrogen.
- Less frequent mowing during hot and humid weather will not only reduce the stress on your lawn, but also the reduce spreading of brown patch lawn disease that can occur from foot or mower traffic.
- And, if at all possible, increased light and air penetration can help reduce excess moisture, helping to keep brown patch at bay.
If you think you may have brown patch lawn disease, and would like a professional consultation, contact your local Spring-Green lawn care service team today.
Unlike brown patch, red thread lawn disease is one you can see coming a mile away. As weather conditions, namely long stands of wet weather accompanied by 68-75 degree temps, set the stage for this lawn disease, its red appearance announces its full arrival. Nutritional imbalances in the soil can also speed up the development and spread of red thread lawn disease. Also known by the less ominous name of Pink Patch, red thread lawn disease can overtake your lawn quickly, giving it a ragged and shoddy appearance.
If you know what you are looking for, finding red thread isn't difficult. Initially, red thread lawn disease appears as "water soaked" darkened areas ranging from a few inches to several feet in diameter. In time, these areas will start to appear bleached and acquire a tan color. As red thread lawn disease digs in, strands of pinkish/reddish fungus start growing on your grass blade tips and leaf sheaths. And if that doesn't sound creepy enough for you, the wind can blow these fungus strips across your yard to spread the red thread.
As mentioned, since the formation of red thread is related to the weather, your hands are kind of tied right there. When the conditions are ideal for red thread lawn disease to crop up, the best you can really do is check and correct any nutritional deficiencies in your lawn, namely a deficiency of Nitrogen. If you believe a fungicide will help your particular situation, you local Spring-Green lawn care team will be happy to assist.
As the old adage goes, a ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to lawn disease, that notion couldn't be any more true. Fortunately, you have the expertise and experience of your local Spring-Green team to help you prevent lawn disease.
To learn more or set up a free evaluation, please contact your neighborhood Spring-Green lawn care service today!