{"id":7099,"date":"2020-06-15T17:39:43","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T17:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/watermasterirrigation.com\/?p=7099"},"modified":"2023-06-10T00:07:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T00:07:21","slug":"prevent-brown-patch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watermasterirrigation.com\/prevent-brown-patch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to treat and prevent brown patch"},"content":{"rendered":"
It’s a beautiful summer day in mid-July. The sun is out, the grass is cut, and you’re a month away from the neighborhood BBQ. However, large brown patches cover your lawn, and you don’t know what to do. <\/span><\/p>\n Don’t fret, this is a common issue that many homeowners face with their lawns, it’s called brown patch. Read along to learn what brown patch is and how to prevent it. <\/span><\/p>\n Brown patch is a soil-living fungus which activates in humid months. It causes a brownish discoloration on the grass blade. As it develops, it will eventually cover the entire grass blade. Making the affected grass thin and brittle.<\/span><\/p>\n Two common reasons: First, if the lawn is wet going into nightfall, the moisture causes the brown patch fungus to thrive and spread quickly. Second, brown patch loves areas with low air movements, such as in between homes, plants, and fences. It creates a perfect environment for the fungus to grow. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Watering the grass late in the day can leave it damp for nightfall. This is not ideal because brown patches thrive in high moisture conditions. Instead, water in the morning. This will give your grass plenty of time to dry off before nightfall. <\/span><\/p>\n Watering too often leads to the damp conditions that brown patch admires. Depending on the type of grass you have, you might only need to water it once a week. Check out Scott’s website for how to identify your grass and how often to water it. <\/span><\/p>\nWhat is Brown Patch?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Why do you have Brown Patch?<\/span><\/h2>\n
5 steps to prevent brown patch fungus<\/span><\/h2>\n
Step 1: Don’t water at the wrong time<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Step 2: Just enough water<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Step 3: Good Drainage and Compact Soil<\/strong><\/h3>\n