Topic: Fungus
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Why Have All These Mushrooms Appeared on My Lawn?
TL;DR Mushrooms appear after warm, wet, and humid weather because fungi thrive in damp soil. They break down organic material like dead roots, wood, and debris, enriching the soil. Removing buried organic matter, like stumps or debris, can reduce recurring…
Necrotic Ring Spot Fungal Disease appearing on lawns
TL;DR Cause: Necrotic Ring Spot is a fungal disease caused by Leptosphaeria korrae, primarily affecting Kentucky bluegrass. Symptoms: Appears as brown rings or arcs of dead grass, often with a green center, resembling “frog-eye” patterns. Spread: The fungus spreads through…
Is your lawn a little ‘Rusty’? Lawn Rust Disease
Lawn Rust, a fungus of the Pucciniaceae family, is a lawn disease condition that stains the surface of grass blades an orange-rusty colour making the turfgrass plant appear similar to metal left out in the elements. Heavy night time dews, cooler…
How to help your lawn recover from snow mould and winter damage
We just got an email from one of our customers. She writes: As our grass begins to appear from under the snow I’m noticing dry little patches that look like hay. What does this mean? Kyle says, “I also saw…