Lawn Care
Expert guidance for healthy, water-efficient lawns
Large Patch
DIAGNOSE
When nighttime temperatures drop below 68 degrees and daytime temps stay in the mid-80s this disease often appears in lawns.
PREVENT
Minimize excess nitrogen fertilizer application and avoid overwatering.
TREAT
Apply appropriate fungicide products.
Take All Root Rot
DIAGNOSE
St. Augustine lawns exhibit yellowing grass accompanied by tiny puzzle piece-shaped fungal structures.
PREVENT
Decrease water usage and apply sphagnum peat moss or ammonium sulfate fertilizer to lower soil pH.
TREAT
Begin fungicide application immediately upon detecting symptoms.
Gray Leaf Spot
DIAGNOSE
Affects St. Augustine grass during late summer months due to elevated humidity levels. Characteristic leaf spots display grayish in color with purple margins.
PREVENT
Avoid applying nitrogen fertilizers to infected grass until the disease resolves.
TREAT
Use appropriate fungicide treatment.
For a listing of some of the common lawn and plant diseases in BCS, click here.
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