Here are many of the type of lawn disease LawnWorks Lawn Care treats in and around our service area.
Lawn Diseases
Dollar Spot:
Dollar spot appears as small, round patches about the size of a silver dollar scattered across the lawn. It is most common during warm, humid conditions, especially when turf is low in nitrogen. A proper fertilization plan, improved airflow, and healthy lawn care practices can help reduce the risk and severity of this disease.
Gray Snow Mold:
Gray snow mold develops during the winter under snow cover and often becomes visible as the snow melts away. It usually appears as matted, grayish patches on the lawn in early spring. Reducing excess thatch, improving air movement, and maintaining healthy turf conditions can help lower the chances of this disease developing.
Brown Patch:
Brown patch is known for creating large, circular areas of brown or thinning grass, especially during hot, humid weather. It tends to become more active when nighttime temperatures stay warm and moisture remains on the lawn for extended periods. Proper watering habits, balanced fertilization, and overall lawn health are important for managing brown patch.
Ascochyta Leaf Blight:
Ascochyta leaf blight can appear very quickly, often causing grass blades to turn pale or straw-colored from the tip downward. While lawns often recover from it with time, the condition can be made worse by heat stress and inconsistent watering. A healthy maintenance plan and proper irrigation practices can help minimize damage.
Fairy Ring:
Fairy ring often shows up as dark green circles or arcs in the lawn and may sometimes include mushroom growth. In some cases, the affected area can also become dry and difficult to water properly. Improving soil conditions, reducing compaction, and increasing water movement through aeration can help manage fairy ring symptoms.
Leaf Spot:
Leaf spot causes small, dark lesions on grass blades and can weaken the lawn if left untreated. Over time, affected turf may begin to thin and lose density. Proper mowing, balanced fertilization, and consistent lawn care practices are important for reducing stress and helping the lawn recover.
Pink Snow Mold:
Pink snow mold is another cold-weather lawn disease that develops under snow cover and becomes noticeable as the snow melts. It appears as light pink or reddish patches on matted grass in early spring. Preventive care such as managing thatch and avoiding excessive late-season nitrogen can help reduce the risk.
Snow Mold:
Snow mold is a general term often used to describe both gray snow mold and pink snow mold. These diseases develop during winter and are usually discovered in early spring after the snow recedes. Good fall lawn care practices, including thatch management and proper fertilization, can help protect your lawn from snow mold damage.
Red Thread:
Red thread is recognized by the pink or reddish thread-like strands that appear on the tips of infected grass blades. It typically develops in mild, damp conditions and is often linked to low nitrogen levels. A well-timed fertilization program and strong overall lawn health can help prevent outbreaks.
Summer Patch:
Summer patch causes circular areas of thinning or dying grass during the heat of summer, often when turf is already under stress. Because it affects the roots, the damage can become severe if lawn health is poor. Deep watering, soil aeration, and practices that encourage strong root growth are important parts of prevention and control.
Rust:
Rust is a fungal pathogen that infects turf and is named for the orange-red spores it produces, which spread readily with wind, rain, and traffic. It is most common late summer through fall in slow growing turf. Left untreated, rust can weaken turf and open the door to further damage. Heavy infestations are easily noted as the spores build up on mowers and your shoes and give the appearance of “rust”. LawnWorks Lawn Care identifies rust early and treats it as part of a broader disease control and lawn health program.
Contact LawnWorks for lawn disease treatments in and around these cities in Illinois: Aurora, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Channahon, Clarendon Hills, Coal City, Crest Hill, Darien, Downers Grove, Elwood, Frankfort, Hinsdale, Homer Glen, Joliet, LaGrange, Lemont, Lisle, Lockport, Manhattan, Minooka, Mokena, Montgomery, Morris, Naperville, New Lenox, Orland Park, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood, Tinley Park, Westmont, Willowbrook, Willow Springs, Wilmington, Woodridge, & Yorkville.
