Turf Diseases

Disease in turf grass develops from an interaction among a susceptible plant, a disease producing organism (pathogen), and an environment favorable for disease development. Susceptible grasses and pathogens (usually fungi) are present in all lawns. In most cases, the pathogens remain in a dormant state and do not attack your lawn (feeding on dead or decaying substances). Diseases occur when environmental conditions (weather, turf management, or site conditions) become favorable for the build up of pathogen populations and cause an increase in the susceptibility of your turf. When this happens, turf grass loss can occur.

There are a group of turf grass diseases for nearly every environmental condition. Some diseases develop during the frigid months under snow cover, whereas others occur only during the hottest and most humid conditions of summer. Some diseases appear more frequently in wet soils and following applications of high rates of fertilizers, while others are triggered by drought and low fertility.

Below are links to photographs of the more common turf diseases found in New England. If you see these or think your lawn might have a problem, contact us for an immediate free evaluation.

Many factors lay at the hand of lawn diseases. If we could say that only one particular action or event leads to a specific problem, our jobs would be much easier. All Island Landscape technicians can diagnose, treat, and offer solutions and preventative measures in dealing with turf diseases. We offer a preventative spray maintenance program for lawns that are susceptible to turf disease and where the customer has zero tolerance for turf defects.

Keep in mind that some turf diseases occur so fast that treatment of the entire lawn would not be effective as well as a waste valuable time and money. In those cases, dealing with the repair aspect is a more effective solution, and no job is too big or too small for our lawn renovation team.

All Island Landscape technicians will consult with you one on one to discuss options such as overseeding, slice seeding, aeration, and/or possibly complete lawn replacement. Regardless of the solution, All Island Landscape will continue to monitor the affected areas for any potential reoccurring outbreaks, a free service that only a local company can provide.