Monticello Lawn Care Services Company Offers Advice on Common Lawn Problems

MONTICELLO, Minn. - Aug. 23, 2018 - PRLog -- The end of summer is quickly approaching. With normal rainfall or consistent irrigation, lawns should be green and flourishing this time of year. If not, there may be some underlying issue. Advanced Irrigation provides lawn care services for Monticello and surrounding Minnesota areas, and they want to discuss a few things that can go wrong with a lawn and how to fix those issues.

A common disease that might happen in a lawn is called leaf spot. This disease attacks grass when it's wet and hot, leaving behind purple or brown spots on individual blades that are scattered throughout green turf. Tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass are the varieties most impacted by leaf spot.

There are ways to avoid leaf spot on a lawn. First, it is important not to add too much nitrogen. Deep, early morning watering is another way to prevent the disease from impacting a lawn. Expert lawn care services like proper irrigation can also help avoid a lawn disease like leaf spot.

Lawns may also turn brown even though they are thoroughly watered. Brown patch may be the issue in this case. Brown patch is a fungus caused by too much water in hot, humid weather. It can affect all types of grass, usually creating 3-10 inch circles of grass blades with brown ends and bleached spots. In some instances, the center of the circle will recover, causing the area to look like a target.

Red thread is another grass issue caused by a fungus. It appears as red webs of pink or red threads spread over the turf. It destroys grass blades. Fine fescues and ryegrasses are the most impacted.

Brown patch and red thread can be prevented with proper lawn care. With proper fertilization, aerating and the right amount of watering, these issues can usually be avoided. Once they affect a lawn, it's best to consult a lawn care professional for possible treatment and ways to keep it from spreading.

Another cause of brown spots in a lawn can be urine burns. Lawn burn is a common problem that occurs when a dog's urine damages the grass. The only way to fix this is to reseed the burned areas with new grass.

With regular lawn maintenance, most of the issues discussed can be avoided. Professional lawn care companies can assist with fertilizing and setting up irrigation systems to keep lawns looking green all summer long.

Advanced Irrigation has been serving Monticello and the entire Twin Cities metro for more than a decade. The company specializes in commercial lawn care, irrigation systems and landscaping. For more information on their lawn care services or avoiding lawn issues, visit https://www.advancedirrigationmn.com/lawn-care-services-monticello/.