06/10/2026
🚨 Lawn Health Alert: Ascochyta Leaf Blight 🚨
Crosscut Landscaping has been seeing signs of Ascochyta Leaf Blight in lawns throughout the area. This turf disease commonly affects cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue, and perennial ryegrass. It can cause sections of your lawn to suddenly appear straw-colored, dried out, or scorched, often shortly after mowing.
What causes it?
Ascochyta Leaf Blight is typically triggered by environmental stress, including:
• Rapid temperature changes
• Drought or inconsistent watering
• Compacted or poor-quality soil
• Improper mowing practices
• Watering too frequently or late in the evening
What can you do to help your lawn recover?
Before considering fungicides, we recommend focusing on proper lawn care practices:
✅ Mow Higher – Keep your mower height between 3.5–4 inches to reduce stress on the turf.
✅ Water Deeply & Infrequently – Apply about 1 inch of water once or twice per week rather than frequent shallow watering.
✅ Avoid Mowing Wet Grass – Mowing when the lawn is wet can spread disease and increase damage.
The good news is that most lawns recover well when stress is reduced and proper cultural practices are followed.
Crosscut Landscaping
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