Brown patch is a lawn disease that can affect lawns in New Mexico during the summer. This disease thrives in warm and humid conditions and causes irregularly shaped, tan patches on your turf and will cause it to thin out as it spreads. If left untreated, this disease can even kill your entire lawn. The best way to prevent brown patch from damaging your lawn is by catching it in its early stages of development. If you notice signs of this disease on your property, contact professionals immediately so they can apply a curative treatment and stop the fungus from spreading any further! Continue reading our blog to learn more!
What is brown patch and what damage does it cause?
Brown patch is a fungal disease that affects cool-season grasses like tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass. When conditions are ideal for this fungus, it'll begin growing in your soil and eventually emerge above ground as small, circular patches of dead or dying grass. These patches will be tan in color and have irregular borders. As the disease progresses, these patches will become larger and more widespread, causing your lawn to thin out and look unhealthy. In severe cases, brown patch can even kill your entire lawn.
What conditions does brown patch thrive in?
When conditions are right, brown patch will develop and quickly spread across your lawn! This disease thrives in warm, humid conditions. During the summer months, it is not uncommon for our area to experience more rain and higher temperatures than usual. These conditions create an ideal environment for brown patch to develop. In addition to heat and humidity, brown patch also grows well in areas with poor drainage and compacted soil. Both of these conditions make it easy for this lawn disease to establish itself on your lawn and cause damage.
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