Dollar Spot is a fungal lawn disease that can infect both warm- and cool-season grass types. This disease causes unsightly patches of yellow or tan grass to develop on low-mowed lawns. Though Dollar Spot is most often identified by the small size of the infected patches it leaves behind, those small patches often melt together to form widespread damage across your entire lawn.
Rust is a fungal lawn disease that affects struggling turfgrass. This disease is infamous for leaving an orange substance on everything it contacts, which is also how it spreads infection. This article will help you understand how to identify Rust and how to prevent it from spreading.
Large Patch is a very common lawn disease that affects warm-season turfgrass. This disease is caused by the exact same fungus that is responsible for the well known Brown Patch disease, making symptoms and treatments for both quite similar. If you have ugly patches of discolored and damaged turf across your lawn, this article will help you determine whether you are dealing with Large Patch, as well as what you can do to prevent it!
Overseeding is the process of laying down grass seed over an already existing lawn that is struggling to grow. Overseeding does not involve turning or disturbing the soil, which is a much more involved and labor-intensive process known as new seeding. Rather, overseeding is a minimally invasive way to strengthen and thicken lawns with persistent bare spots and/or thinning issues.
Lawns in North Carolina are lucky enough to be located in the “transition zone,” meaning our area is not too hot or too cold… it’s just right! This means that both warm-season and cool-season grasses can be used for most Carolina lawns. While warm grass types are perfect for costal and more southern areas, cool grasses thrive in the mountains and to the north. The experts at RDS have compiled this guide to help you pick the perfect grass for your Carolina lawn!
Aeration is an important step to take in any lawn care routine, but it is often overlooked or viewed as unnecessary. However, the truth is that aerating your lawn at the appropriate time can alleviate and prevent many issues that plague frustrated lawn care enthusiasts. Depending on your lawn’s grass type and condition, proper aeration will help you create the vibrant, lush grass you have always wanted.
If you have ever been in charge of maintaining a lawn, you have likely heard of aeration. Unfortunately, however, not nearly enough people know the first thing about what aeration is or how it works. This article is intended to inform you about the two most common types of aeration: core aeration and liquid aeration. Both methods are effective in their own ways, and the benefits and detractors of both are laid out in the sections you are about to read.
Whenever we are asked how we get lawns to look so green and vibrant, it is oftentimes a difficult question to answer. The truth is, there is no quick or easy way to achieve a great-looking lawn. A perfect lawn takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and time, and it often requires the assistance of professionals. Still, we know there are many “do-it-yourselfers” out there who want to take on the challenge of creating the perfect lawn themselves, which is why we have assembled a step-by-step guide for you to do just that!
The humid climate of North Carolina can be a breeding ground for lawn diseases, the most common of which is known as Brown Patch. As a fungal lawn disease, Brown Patch is caused by a specific type of fungus named Rhizoctonia solani. This fungal disease causes circular patches of browning turf to plague your lawn, and it spreads rapidly once these patches begin to emerge.
There are so many questions to be answered when we talk about lawn disease: What is it? What are the effects? Can I avoid it? How do I treat it? With all of these and other questions in mind, RDS Lawn Care Services wants to make sure you know everything you need to know in order to protect and defend your property against harmful lawn diseases. Keep reading to find out how lawn diseases spread, different types you are likely to encounter, and how you can take steps to prevent these diseases from destroying your turf!
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