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10-26-2004, 01:07 PM
Leaf Spot Melting Out
Leaf spot is one of the most common turfgrass diseases. It occurs most frequently during cool, moist weather and causes yellowing and severe thinning if it's not controlled. Leaf spot begins as small, dark spots on the leaves and leaf sheaths. As the spots enlarge, they turn purple with a tan center. If the disease persists, the spots may cause a collapse of the plant, leading to a thinning or "melting out" of the turf. While the problem is active in the spring, the thinning may not occur until summer.
Controlling Leaf Spot:
Proper watering, mowing, and fertilization are essential.
Water deeply but do not keep the grass continuously wet or allow it to become excessively dry.
Mow the turf at the proper height.
Occasionally the disease is serious enough to warrant a disease control application.
Your lawn care specialist can determine whether or not a control is needed and provide specific recommendations for your lawn.
Leaf spot is one of the most common turfgrass diseases. It occurs most frequently during cool, moist weather and causes yellowing and severe thinning if it's not controlled. Leaf spot begins as small, dark spots on the leaves and leaf sheaths. As the spots enlarge, they turn purple with a tan center. If the disease persists, the spots may cause a collapse of the plant, leading to a thinning or "melting out" of the turf. While the problem is active in the spring, the thinning may not occur until summer.
Controlling Leaf Spot:
Proper watering, mowing, and fertilization are essential.
Water deeply but do not keep the grass continuously wet or allow it to become excessively dry.
Mow the turf at the proper height.
Occasionally the disease is serious enough to warrant a disease control application.
Your lawn care specialist can determine whether or not a control is needed and provide specific recommendations for your lawn.