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August is Prime Time for Lawn Diseases: How to Protect Your Lawn

Writer's picture: Zach JohnsonZach Johnson

August is a hot and humid month, which can create the perfect conditions for lawn diseases. These diseases can quickly spread and damage your lawn, so it's important to be aware of them and take steps to prevent them.

Some of the most common lawn diseases that occur in August include:

  • Brown patch: This is a fungal disease that causes large, brown patches to appear in your lawn. The patches may have a yellow or orange border, and the grass in the center of the patch may be dead.

  • Dollar spot: This is another fungal disease that causes small, circular spots to appear in your lawn. The spots are usually brown or yellow, and they may have a dark border.

  • Rust: This is a fungal disease that causes orange or rust-colored spots to appear on your lawn. The spots may be small or large, and they may be scattered throughout your lawn or clustered together.

There are a few things you can do to prevent lawn diseases in August:

  • Water your lawn deeply and infrequently. This will help to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

  • Mow your lawn at the correct height. A healthy lawn should be mowed at a height of 2 to 3 inches.

  • Aerate your lawn regularly. This will help to improve drainage and reduce the risk of disease.

  • Fertilize your lawn properly. Too much nitrogen can make your lawn more susceptible to disease.

  • Inspect your lawn regularly for signs of disease. If you see any suspicious spots, take action immediately to prevent the disease from spreading.

If you do find that your lawn has a disease, there are a few things you can do to treat it:

  • Remove the affected areas of grass. This will help to prevent the disease from spreading.

  • Apply a fungicide. There are a number of fungicides available that can be used to treat lawn diseases.

  • Overseed your lawn. This will help to fill in the bare spots that were caused by the disease.

Additional tips:

  • If you have a shady lawn, you may be more susceptible to lawn diseases. This is because shady lawns tend to be more moist, which creates a perfect environment for fungi to grow.

  • If you live in an area that is prone to drought, you may also be more susceptible to lawn diseases. This is because dry lawns are more stressed, which makes them more susceptible to infection.

  • If you have a new lawn, it may be more susceptible to lawn diseases. This is because new lawns have not yet had time to develop a strong root system, which makes them more vulnerable to infection.

By following these tips, you can help to keep your lawn healthy and free of diseases.


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