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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…

Close-up of grass blades on a white background, displaying symptoms of large patch disease, with yellowing at the tips.

Large Patch Is HERE!

What is Large Patch? As soil temperatures continue to decline, a very common turfgrass disease begins to affect grasses like centipede, zoysia, and St. Augustine. This disease, Large Patch…

spot on lawn damaged by chinch bugs

Lawn Problem Areas?

Do you have a problem area in your lawn that does not seem to be growing well? Have you attempted to remediate the problem but with little success? If so, let's discuss a few tips that may help…

close-up of a bug on a leaf

Turf Is Heating Up

Most homeowners in Pamlico County are familiar with fire ants, but you may have never heard of Chinch bugs. These insects can be a serious pest of St. Augustine yards and occasionally zoysiagrass.…