Fungus is common throughout Florida during the Winter. As temperatures drop from time to time, your lawn is more susceptible to the spread of fungus. Here are several key things to look out for this season.
Set your irrigation clocks to the appropriate watering cycles
Overwatering, mixed with lower temperatures promotes fungus and rot growth that is common in Winter months. Make sure your irrigation clocks are turned down to the appropriate cycles.
Watch out for brown spots
Be aware of brown circular spots in your yard. Many people assume grass needs more water when it is brown, but overwatering can increase the spread of fungus, leading to more brown spots.
Yellow rings around brown spots indication "active" fungus
It can be difficult to identify the cause of dead grass, but Brown Patch Fungus is easy to spot. Look for yellow rings on the perimeter the dead grass. If you see the yellow rings around the spots, this is a key indicator that the fungus is living and actively spreading.
Don't let your lawn mower spread fungus
Many lawn mowers on the market today don't store clippings into a bag. This means lippings are spread back on to your lawn. Be careful not to mow over active areas of fungus, spreading the infected clippings throughout the healthy areas of your lawn.
If you notice signs of fungus damage, schedule a free appointment with our team of lawn and ornamental professionals by going to https://www.clementspestcontrol.com/free-consultation.