05/09/2026
Happy Turf Tip Friday!
Wahooooo. It rained! The celebration though must be momentary, as fungal pressures on our turf have increased significantly! I know yall, it is one thing after another. Patience, product, timing, and rates are the real winners here.
Chances are you have never worried about your turf developing a damaging fungus. For the most part, it’s not something we truly have to worry about.
However, with the onslaught of precipitation, humid conditions, and cooler nights… let’s talk about the biggest fungus culprit!
“Large Patch” aka Rhizoctonia solani. Note it’s not called brown patch —- that’s what those with cool season grass call it.
The solution: Big box stores carry a few products that will work at both a preventative rate as well as a curative rate —- “Scott’s Disease X” and “Bio Advanced Fungus Control”. It’s always a good idea to alternate products throughout the season. If you recognize that you have an outbreak of large patch now, apply a liquid product, as its effects will be almost immediate.
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Preventative rates of fungicides are typically 50% less (with regard to rates) than curative rates.
We are still booking for core aeration appointments. Reach out for a quote today!
Until next time!
Regards,
Dave