Preventing Red Thread and Leaf Spot Disease on Your Lawn
Red Thread Lawn Disease
This lawn disease is easy to spot, due to its pink, reddish, brown, or bleached appearance. Patches of red thread lawn disease appear thread-like and are 4-8 inches in diameter.
- Nitrogen
- Calcium
- Lime
Red thread effects the tips of the grass blades, but not the roots. This means that it doesn’t kill the grass plant, but I can still spread to nearby grass if you do not correct the soil imbalance.
Leaf Spot
Leaf spot is another fungus that affects your lawn. This disease gets its names from the small brown spots it forms on your lawn. As the infection progresses, the spots get larger the grass blade and eventually form a purplish oval shape.
If left untreated, the next stage of leaf spot can lead to even more damage to the grass. If it’s not treated, the next stage will cause even more damage to the grass.
Professional Lawn Care Treatment Program to Prevent Lawn Disease
Both leaf spot and red thread disease can be treated with fungicides, but the most effective way to avoid these lawn diseases is to invest in a lawn care program. Soil imbalance and excess moisture are two of the most significant factors that cause these lawn diseases. With a regular maintenance program, that includes a multi-step fertilization program for the summer, spring, and fall, your turf will be provided with the nutrients it needs to be protected against fungus.