Category: Disease & Fungus
Why does my lawn have moss, and how do I actually get rid of it?
Moss in your Maine lawn is a symptom, not the problem. Here's what's actually causing it, the four-step fix that lasts, and when accepting the moss is the right call.
Why Mushrooms Appear After Heavy Rain and What It Means for Your Lawn
We frequently receive calls after heavy rain about mushrooms popping up in lawns. These mushrooms are the result of mycelium, an underground fungal network, reacting…
Why Is My Grass Turning Black? Maine Summer Lawn Disease Diagnosis
Summer lawn disease in Maine: leaf smut and other fungal pathogens after drought and heat stress. Photos, identification, and what to do (and not do) about it.
What are the brown spots on my lawn?
We’re receiving many calls regarding brown patches in lawns. Many are concerned their lawn is burnt or puzzled as to why their lawn has it,…
Dead tire tracks on lawn? Could be Ascochyta…
We get many calls each year about burns or tire tracks on the lawn on the lawn and usually, it’s us or the mowing company…
What Are Those White and Pink Patches in My Maine Lawn? Snow Mold Diagnosis
White and pink patches in your spring lawn are almost always snow mold. Here is how to identify, manage, and prevent it without making it worse by raking too early.
Snow Mold is back!!
It’s back again! Year after year lawns in Maine experience the same issue after the snowpack melts. Many folks like to call it winter kill…
Leaf Spot & Melting Out Disease
What it does Leaf spot is one of the most widespread fungi in cool-season turfgrass in our area. It begins as little brown spots on…
Why does my lawn have brown pink patches?
You too? It’s funny that every year we hear the same question at this time of the season. Why does my lawn have these brownish-pinkish…
Keeping on top of fungus diseases
All lawns are susceptible to fungus diseases. The fungi that cause them are microscopic, thread-like organisms that move around via air or water-borne spores. These…