Seasonal Advice

    We would like to let everyone know about Ascochyta Leaf blight, since it is everywhere right now. According to the Planttalk Colorado website, stress resulting from hot, dry summer conditions increases the potential for Ascochyta leaf blight on lawns. This disease is common when cool weather (like May-June conditions) is followed by hot summer conditions. Brown wheel tracks and footprints may appear where mowing or foot traffic cause additional stress. This may lead to the incorrect assumption that the disease has been "tracked" onto the lawn from another location. Severe infections may cause large straw colored patches to appear in the lawn, usually in areas where irrigation coverage is poor.

    Fortunately, this disease rarely kills turf, as the crown and root system are usually not affected by the disease. However, prolonged stress due to poor irrigation coverage may cause a loss of turf. Fungicide use does not seem to accelerate turf recovery.

    The good news is that with the cooler fall temperatures, the lawns should start to recover. Good luck everyone...

Lawn Services Inc.
884 South Lipan, Denver, CO 80223
303-922-3771