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Lawn with two circular patches of brown, dead grass indicating large patch disease infection.

Spring Large Patch Disease

Back in November I reminded readers to scout their yards for the presence of Large Patch disease. As soil temperatures were beginning to decline, the fungi Rhizoctonia solani was becoming active and…

Lawn with large patch disease, showing two brown circular dead areas with a distinct dark brown ring around the dying grass and a lighter center of dead grass.

Spring Into Lawn Care

Over the past few weeks, the Cooperative Extension office has received numerous inquiries regarding early spring lawn care. This article will address a few of those concerns to help put a spring step…

green lawn with large patches of brown

Soil Temperatures Signal Turf Disease

As fall approaches and temperatures decline, a very common turfgrass disease begins to affect grasses like centipede, zoysia, and St. Augustine. This disease, Large Patch (Rhizoctonia solani),…

lawn with large patch disease

Spring Lawn Care

Over the past few weeks, the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Pamlico County office has received numerous inquiries regarding early spring lawn care. Let’s discuss a few of these concerns and help get…