Anthracnose is caused by a number of fungi. It affects a wide range of vegetation, from turfgrass to trees. This fungal disease spreads from the leaves and twigs on trees. It’s also known as leaf blight, shoot, twig, or leaf blight.
This is a difficult disease that requires more than a quick spray with fungicide. Now you know what causes anthracnose. These causes can be viewed as clues to treatment. They include hints on how to improve fertilization and compacted soil removal.
These steps can be taken to stop this lawn-destroying pest.
Fertilize Properly
Before applying fertilizers, water your lawn for three to four days. This will ensure that your lawn is sufficiently moist to absorb fertilizer nutrients. You should fertilize your lawn at a suitable time.
Fertilize warm-season grasses in the late spring or early summer. Cool-season grasses should be fertilized in the spring or fall. It is a good idea to test the soil before you make any fertilizer choices.
The Lawn Should Be Aerated
Aeration reduces soil compaction. Because dense soil can negatively impact the lawn’s ability to hydrate, breathe, and absorb nutrients, compacted soil can cause damage to the turf’s roots. You aerate your lawn by making small holes in it that allow roots to get what they need.
Other than controlling lawn diseases, there are other benefits to aeration:
- Deep root growth is increased
- Thins to prevent thatch buildup
- Promotes better drainage
- This keeps the earthworms happy – looser soil is better for earthworms that perform beneficial processes in your soil, such as improving the structure and controlling thatch buildup.
Properly Mow the Grass
Mowing is more than just a simple task. It is important to cut the correct amount for your grass type. Make sure your blades remain sharp to ensure clean cuts.
You should also consider the time that you mow your grass. The ideal time to cut your grass is between 8-10 a.m. or mid-morning. Because the morning’s moisture has dried out a little (it’s better not to mow wet grass yet), and because it’s still not too hot. The heat will help your grass recover.
This post was written by a professional arborist at Arbor Wise Professional Tree Care. Robert Miller is the owner of Arbor Wise Professional Tree Care, a locally owned and operated tree service company that offers superb lawn care by the most experienced Arborists. Arborwise Tree Services is a tree removal clearwater fl company that offers stump removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, fertilization, and tree restoration. We have an extraordinary lawn care industry notoriety covering the Pinellas county area.
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