Preventing Lawn Diseases
by Peter Nash
Lawn diseases are common concerns of lawn owners. Lawn diseases can develop even to the healthiest lawns. Lots of lawn diseases are difficult to identify and to distinguish. Lawn diseases are just like human diseases, hard to diagnose and much harder to treat. Presence of spots, discolorations and circles in your lawn would give you a clue that your lawn has diseases.
One of the most common lawn diseases is the Dollar Spots that occurs as a result of decreased nitrogen levels in the lawn and in times of drought. If you happen to notice brown or straw colored spots on your lawn, it is most likely that your lawn has the Dollar Spot disease. Overwatering the lawn, poor drainage and low soil fertility are factors that contribute to the occurrence of Dollar Spots on lawns. Red thread is a harmless lawn disease. Presence of red thread on your lawn means that your lawn is under fertilized.
If your lawn is shaded and it has decreased nitrogen levels Rust lawn disease can develop. Brown Patch is another lawn disease that appears as circular patches that are brownish yellow in color. Brown patch occurs in times of heat and humidity. Another lawn disease experienced by most lawn is the powdery mildew, the lawn grass appears to have dust covering. Powdery mildew targets the lawns which are shaded. Toadstools or Puffballs are common garden fungi that thrive if there is a high level of thatch left under the grass. Those are only some of the diseases suffered by lawns.
Good lawn care is the key to prevent lawn diseases. Lawn diseases are lesser in lawns which are well-aerated, with proper drainage and good circulation. Maintain a lawn at a recommended mowing height; this will improve its ability to resist diseases. Applying the correct amount of fertilizer is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy and disease resistant lawn. Always remove thatch to lessen the growth of lawn diseases. Avoid watering your lawn at night since most diseases grow during this time.
Regular observation of the lawn's condition is important in its maintenance. Fungicides will be effective if it is applied to the lawn when wet. Fungicides will clear up most lawn disease, but regular use will result to fungicide-resistant lawns. Proper care for lawn reduces the risk of your lawn developing lawn diseases. Spending some time caring for your lawn and knowing the lawn care techniques will surely make your lawn free from lawn diseases.A healthy, vigorously growing lawn will lessen the occurrence of diseases.
If you have read this far then you owe it to yourself to have a look at the <a href="http://www.lawndiseases.org">Lawn Diseases</a> website. Find out how to preent lawn diseases, what is lawn fungus, what are some easy solutions to lawn problems and more.
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Title: Preventing Lawn Diseases
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