Turf disease management is a specialized field. Many homeowners use four-step lawn care programs that are available at home improvement stores. You’ll notice that fungicide is not one of the steps. It is difficult to diagnose – and difficult to control – lawn diseases with lawn care products available on the consumer market.
Even if homeowners were able to diagnose a lawn fungus correctly, there are many variables affecting treatment protocols. Some fungus thrives in a cool wet weather; other types thrive in a hot humid summer. Some react positively to fertilizers; others will spread with increased nitrogen.
Common Lawn Diseases in New Hampshire
These are the four most common lawn diseases found in New Hampshire lawns during Springtime:
- Powdery Mildew
- Red Thread
- Melting Out
- Snow Mold
These are the four most common lawn diseases found in New Hampshire lawns during Summertime:
- Brown Patch
- Pythium Blight
- Fusarium Blight
- Dollar Spot
Lawn Fungus Prevention
Customers of Groundhog Turf Care know that their lawn care technician will inform them of any signs of encroaching lawn fungus in their yards.
Applying a preventative fungicide at just the right time can save a lawn. Because we are a lawn care service, the techs at Groundhog Turf Care are aware of turf diseases that are beginning to infect the lawn. We know what to look for. For example, a hot dry summer sets the stage the for Fusarium Blight to set in the following year. If it is a rainy spring, we are on the lookout for Red Thread. With Red Thread, an increase in nitrogen helps to flush out the disease. With Fusarium Blight, however, nitrogen will make the problem worse.
Prevent Lawn Fungus Growth with Cultural Practices
Not all lawns contract diseases, and they can be prevented through proper maintenance practices. Accurate watering schedules, a customized fertilizer program, sharp mower blades, correct mowing heights, and keeping the lawn aerated and thatched are all effective ways to prevent lawn fungus.
If you think that you may have a disease problem in your lawn, call Groundhog Turf Care and ask about our Estate Turf Program. The Estate program has all the same lawn care services as our standard turf program, with the added benefit of disease management as well as lawn aeration services.
Turf Disease Management Service Areas in New Hampshire
These turf disease management services are available to lawn care clients in the following New Hampshire locations. If you don’t see your town listed, give us a call – chances are we can service you!
Southern NH
Manchester NH
