Have you ever witnessed a springtime massacre? We’re not talking about a horror movie scene, but something far more common – the ruthless scalping of lawns across neighborhoods. Armed with roaring mowers set to the lowest…
Summer patch lawn disease is a destructive lawn disease that can sneak up and devastate grass seemingly overnight. Caused by the fungus Magnaporthiopsis poae, the summer patch primarily impacts Kentucky bluegrass and annual bluegrass, but can also…
One of the most feared problems homeowners with beautiful lawns face is the worry of a chinch bug infestation. They are known to be a common pest of lawns, gardens, and ornamental plants. In this article,…
It can be difficult to try to Identify whether your lawn has fallen victim to a chinch bug infestation. The reason for this is the symptoms of an infestation can also resemble drought stress or disease,…
Once you’ve identified a chinch bug infestation, it’s important to take action as soon as possible. The best time to treat the infestation is during the early stages, when fewer bugs are present and the damage…
Once you’ve identified and treated a chinch bug infestation, you must take steps to prevent the bugs from returning to your lawn. Prevention starts at the beginning with the right grass species. Certain grass types are…
Take-all root rot, also sometimes known as “bermudagrass decline”, is a soil-borne fungal disease caused by the Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis pathogen. The disease caused by this fungus attacks grass roots, causing them to rot, whither, and…
It can be quite disturbing to see your St Augustine Grass turning yellow as yellow and brown patches start to develop and spread across your lawn. The truth is, is that St. Augustine grass is a…
Your lawn is not just a patch of grass; it’s the central feature of many gardens and demonstrates the beauty of nature right at your doorstep. However, this lush green canvas can quickly turn into a…
Pythium blight (also referred to as grease spot, blight blade, or cottony blight) can provide significant challenges for homeowners looking to maintain a healthy lawn and even for those who practice commercial turfgrass management. Below, we…
Snow mold is an invasive lawn fungus that can have a devastating impact on your lawn. There are two varieties and differences between gray and pink snow mold are important to know as they can affect…
The winter months are very important for the health of your lawn. Snow mold on grass is something that you don’t want to happen. Below, we look into the intricacies of pink and gray snow mold, two…
There are quite a few lawn fungal infections that can attack your lawn and dollar spot fungus is one of the most common. Indeed it is the most prevalent turfgrass disease in North America, accounting for…
Red Thread Lawn Disease, is a common turfgrass disease that can turn your lush, green lawn into a patchy, discolored mess. If you’ve noticed reddish grass, brown patches on grass, or dead patches of grass, you’re…
Ah, the joy of a lush, green lawn! But even the most dedicated gardener can encounter the challenge of lawn fungus. From golf courses to residential lawns, and from large stadiums with natural turf fields to…