Turf Grass Diseases to Watch Out For

If you are like most homeowners, you want to keep your lawn as healthy as possible. You probably spent a great deal of time in the outdoors enjoying the lawn in the warmer season, and perhaps have even invested money towards improving or maintaining the look of your lawn. Premier Landscape Management is your landscaping Boone NC team to call for lawn care related needs. We schedule regular lawn maintenance and mowing services and are on hand to provide consulting services and planning for new landscaping features, hardscaping and grading Boone NC. Here we will discuss some common turf grass diseases that impact cool and warm season turfgrasses that are commonly used in our area.

Yellow Patch Disease

This cool season turfgrass disease affects bluegrasses and common fescues that we use for lawns in the High Country. It pops up after a lengthy period of temperatures that linger between 50- and 65-degrees Fahrenheit, however it can occur in other ranges. You’ll notice circular rings up to 3 feet in diameter that are yellow or white in color. Plants will die exhibiting a yellow color on leaves or will entirely dieback. It responds well to controls and is made worse by adding high levels of nitrogen or nitrogen producing elements.

White Patch Disease

Not to be confused with yellow patch, white patch, also called white blight is a disease that is commonly seen in transitional areas where tall fescue bluegrass is used. The disease arises in times of very hot humid weather. You’ll notice white circles that reach up to a foot in diameter, and tiny white or tan mushrooms. Under irrigated tall fescue grass and grass that is deficient in nitrogen can exhibit symptoms of white patch disease. This common disease responds well with nitrogen applications at the right time of the year.

Powdery Mildew in Turf

Ever notice a powdery looking substance begin to invade your lawn in shady areas where the sun does not reach nearly as much? The white, or gray powdery substance is a growth of mildew / fungus that can takeover your lawn in a matter of a few weeks. The leaves of affected plants and turf will turn a yellow or red color and will die over time. Typically, this problem is noticed in the spring months when it begins producing and spreading when spores are produced in the spring.

Ugly Unsightly Grass?

If you have ugly, or unsightly grass on your lawn, or if your lawn emits a noticeable bad odor, call Premier Landscape Management. We can transform your unkempt and unhealthy grass that is filled with weeds into an easy to manage, beautifully vibrant lawn with a few easy steps. Our landscaping Boone NC services are not expensive, and we take special care to advise property owners of best practices and answer their questions. You can reach out to us by calling 336-877-7990 or send us a message using our easy to use form. We will respond quickly and set up a time to discuss your related needs. We handle all of the outdoor tasks that you find time consuming and frustrating so that you can spend more time enjoying what you love to do, and spending time with your loved ones.

In addition to lawn care and landscaping maintenance services, we also build paved walkways, outdoor fireplaces, and retaining walls. We consult with construction teams when building new homes and customize landscaping based on the homeowners wishes and so much more. In the winter months, we offer snow removal Boone NC to area families and businesses. We’d love to handle all of your lawn care and related yard maintenance needs.