Lawn turning brown - Ask Extension
My lawn has many more brown grass blades than it usually does.
I water the lawn through an irrigation system when it has not rained.
Is there someth...
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Lawn turning brown #879227
Asked July 29, 2024, 11:55 AM EDT
My lawn has many more brown grass blades than it usually does.
I water the lawn through an irrigation system when it has not rained.
Is there something I need to do to remedy?
Not sure if this is normal or if I have a disease, fungus or insect problem.
Pictures are attached. I would appreciate your advice
Regards,
Roger Gatchel
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Turf leaf spot diseases are common at this time of year and the photos suggest these might be present. Unfortunately, we can't provide a certain diagnosis by viewing photos. For a certain diagnosis send turf samples to the University of Wisconsin Turfgrass Diagnostic Laboratory.
https://tdl.wisc.edu/
The following publications discuss turf leaf spot diseases and suggest ways to reduce or prevent their effects.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/leaf-spot?language_id=#gallery
https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/spring-and-summer-leaf-spot-diseases-in-lawns-and-sports-turf/
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp-103-w.pdf
https://tdl.wisc.edu/
The following publications discuss turf leaf spot diseases and suggest ways to reduce or prevent their effects.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/ipm/diseases/leaf-spot?language_id=#gallery
https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/spring-and-summer-leaf-spot-diseases-in-lawns-and-sports-turf/
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/bp/bp-103-w.pdf
