Lawn Diseases

Lawn diseases can be a common issue, but identifying and treating them early can help keep your lawn healthy. Here are some common lawn diseases and their treatments:

1. Brown Patch:

• Identification: Circular brown patches on the lawn, often with a dark, water-soaked border.

• Treatment: Improve drainage, avoid overwatering, and apply Impala – Lawn Tips

2. Dollar Spot:

• Identification: Small, silver-dollar-sized spots of brown or straw-coloured grass.

• Treatment: Fertilise properly, avoid watering in the late afternoon or evening, and apply Chlortan – Lawn Tips if needed

3. Red Thread:

• Identification: Pinkish-red threads appear on the grass blades, especially in cool, wet weather.

• Treatment: Improve air circulation, reduce thatch, and apply nitrogen fertiliser like Pronto – Lawn Tips or Dominate 20kg – Lawn Tips

4. Pythium Blight:

• Identification: Greasy, water-soaked patches that can turn brown and die quickly.

• Treatment: Improve drainage, avoid excessive watering, and use Impala – Lawn Tips if necessary. 

5. Rust:

• Identification: Orange or yellowish powder on grass blades that rubs off easily.

• Treatment: Maintain proper fertilisation, mow regularly, and water deeply but infrequently. Use Pronto – Lawn Tips or Dominate 20kg – Lawn Tips

6. Winter Fusarium:

• Identification: Circular patches of dead grass, often with a pink or greyish colour, appearing frost or cooler weather.

• Treatment: Rake the affected area, improve drainage, and avoid heavy nitrogen fertilisation in late autumn. Impala – Lawn Tips

Prevention Tips Against All Diseases:

• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, early in the morning, allowing grass to dry during the day.

• Mowing: Keep your mower blades sharp and mow at the recommended height for your grass type.

• Aeration: Aerate your lawn to improve air circulation and reduce soil compaction.

• Thatch Control: Dethatch your lawn if the thatch layer is more than 10mm thick.

• Fertilisation: Follow a balanced fertilisation program Lawn Calendar – Lawn Tips