Brown areas in my lawn - Ask Extension
I have several areas in my lawn that are brown. The areas are 1 to 2 feet in area some smaller. Has a slight reddish color in some areas. I was wonder...
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Brown areas in my lawn #878244
Asked July 22, 2024, 12:19 PM EDT
I have several areas in my lawn that are brown. The areas are 1 to 2 feet in area some smaller. Has a slight reddish color in some areas. I was wondering if you could identify this and suggest a treatment? Thank you!
Calhoun County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
Please send me some clear and close-up images of the area of the lawn that is brown. Make sure one of the images has the slight reddish color that you mentioned.
Two images would be okay - Thank You!
Also, in order for me to properly id the type of turf grass you have please follow the tips at this link:
Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you! - Plant & Pest Diagnostics (msu.edu)
Send those images here. Thank You!
Please send me some clear and close-up images of the area of the lawn that is brown. Make sure one of the images has the slight reddish color that you mentioned.
Two images would be okay - Thank You!
Also, in order for me to properly id the type of turf grass you have please follow the tips at this link:
Grass photography tips for ID: Help us help you! - Plant & Pest Diagnostics (msu.edu)
Send those images here. Thank You!
Please let me know that you received the pictures. I had some trouble sending them. Thank you!!
Roger Jacobs
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 23, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Hello again,
Your images did not go through. I did not receive the images.
What you can do is:
Call the gardening hotline at <personal data hidden> on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
They should be able to help you with this.
Based on your description, I think what you have is either Red Thread or Dollar Spot
Red Thread at this link:
Dollar Spot at this link:
