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Fairy Ring Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention in South Florida

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Fairy ring disease is a very common lawn fungal disease in South Florida caused by an array of species of basidiomycete fungi, which includes mushrooms and shelf fungi. Fairy Ring disease affects literally all warm weather sod grasses, but Bermuda grass is much more susceptible to the fungi than St. Augustine sod grasses. Fairy ring disease is easily identifiable by the circular rings of mushrooms that seem to appear overnight on your Palm Beach County lawn or commercial property. Golf courses in South Florida are a popular target of fairy rings and give lawn crews a major headache. But there is no need to panic as fairy ring lawn disease rarely causes significant damage to residential lawns in Palm Beach County.

The best prevention for fairy rings is to maintain a healthy lawn with proper fertilization, irrigation and removing any excess buildup of thatch that may contribute to drainage issues. Aeration and testing of your soil can also be very beneficial if fairy rings are an ongoing problem. In order to properly grow, fairy rings need a supply of dead organic matter in the soil to feed on that can include old tree stumps. If the source of organic matter is not addressed, chances are fairy rings will return.

The fungi that causes fairy rings is usually spread by spores or infected soil, but also can travel to new lawns from infected lawn maintenance tools and equipment. Decontaminating lawn maintenance equipment after use on lawns with visible fairy rings can reduce this transference.

Some types of mushrooms in fairy rings including Chlorophyllum spp. are poisonous and need to be removed or destroyed if children or pets are present.

Will Fairy Ring Disease Go Away Without Treatment?

Yes! In most cases fairy ring disease will just disappear as the environmental conditions surrounding your lawn change.

Do Fungicides Work on Fairy Ring Disease?

Yes! Fairy ring disease is manageable with the use of the proper fungicides.

Why not leave your lawn fungus problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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Lawn Treatment for Brown Patch Disease

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South Florida is known for its high humidity, which is one of the reasons brown patch fungus is the most common lawn diseases in Palm Beach County. Brown patch fungus, or brown patch disease as it is sometimes called, can be caused by numerous factors including poor soil drainage, too much irrigation, high humidity and more. Basically anything that traps moisture in your lawn long enough to start growing fungi can be the origin of brown patch disease, which is caused by rhizoctonia solani fungi. Left untreated, this fungus will rapidly spread and eventually cause severe damage to your South Florida sod grass.

A properly applied fungicide will help kill off brown patch and other fungi. And once your lawn has been treated with a fungicide, proper maintenance including aerating and dethatching can aid in preventing brown patch fungus from returning. Having irrigation that runs during the night could also be a problem because your lawn needs sunshine for proper evaporation.

Neem oil can be an effective natural way to solve your brown patch disease lawn problems. Neem oil is a natural fungicide that works well on small areas, however severe outbreaks will most likely need the aid of a chemical fungicide. Simply treat the spots by spraying the recommended amount of neem oil on them and repeat until the fungi have disappeared. But once again, you should address the cause to prevent brown patch fungus from returning.

Preventing Brown Patch Disease From Recurring

  • Check Soil for High Nitrogen Levels
  • Aerate & Dethatch to Allow Your Lawn to Breath
  • Run Irrigation in Morning Hours to Allow Evaporation
  • Make Sure Storm Drainage Systems are Fee of Debris

Our locally owned and operated lawn treatment company has experienced professionals that can help with lawn disease identification, prevention and treatment for your Palm Beach County residential or commercial lawn. We can keep your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn lush, green and disease free no matter what type of sod you have. And remember, proper maintenance and regular fertilization creates a healthier, denser lawn that is more resistant to stress and disease.

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Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention

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Pythium blight, also known as cottony blight and pythium root rot, is a common fungal lawn disease in South Florida caused by the Pythium spp. pathogen. Pythium blight outbreaks are directly related to the weather and it favors hot, humid environments that make Palm Beach County a perfect breeding ground for the fungi. Symptoms of this lawn disease usually first develop around grassy areas that are prone to hold water and not drain properly. Pythium blight outbreaks need to be addressed quickly as the fungi can rapidly spread and kill off large sections of your sod grass.

* The Pythium spp. pathogen that causes pythium blight is already present in the roots of your South Florida sod grass naturally. The fungi only become a problem when your lawn is under stress from excess irrigation or rainfall, poor drainage and extreme temperatures

Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Best Practices For Prevention

  • Improve Drainage in Your Soil
  • Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed
  • Reduce Irrigation During Rainy Seasons
  • Don’t Irrigate at Night
  • Clean Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Tools to Prevent Cross Contamination

Does Pythium Blight Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, pythium blight will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and create large, unsightly patches of dead or dying sod grass. It can eventually kill of your entire lawn, so waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn.

Do Fungicides Work on Pythium Blight?

Yes, pythium blight fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicides, but an accurate diagnosis is extremely important. Using a fungicide meant for other lawn fungal diseases probably won’t work on pythium. Use a fungicide that is specifically made for Pythium blight and if the problem reappears rotate fungicides to prevent resistance. And it is advised you treat areas that are adjacent to active outbreaks of pythium blight before the onset of systems occurs in new areas to protect the healthy turf grass you have.

Why not leave your pythium blight and other lawn fungal disease problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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How to Get Rid of Dollarweed in South Florida

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Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, are a very common broadleaf weed found in South Florida. Dollarweed thrives in the humid, wet lawns of Palm Beach County. These weeds grow close to the ground in your lawn and ornamental landscaping and can grow as big as a silver dollar, which is why it is called a dollar weed in the first place. Some people describe them as miniature lily pads.

Selective and non-selective herbicides are used to effectively control dollar weed in your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter, Florida lawn depending on the affected area. Selective herbicides will kill dollarweeds without harming St. Augustine and other sod grasses you want preserve. Non-selective herbicides like Roundup® will kill just about any grass or landscaping in touches, so be careful when using these products.

Selective Herbicides Are the Best Way to Remove Dollarweed in South Florida Without Harming St. Augustine Grass and Other Plants

Why not leave your dollarweed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Get Rid of Florida Pusley Weeds?

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Florida pusley is one of the most prevalent and tenacious weeds in South Florida and can rapidly take over bare spots in your Palm Beach County lawn. Florida pusley is also called Florida snow or Mexican clover because of their bright white flowers that cover large tracts of your lawn. The seeds they put off are quickly dispersed and will soon become yet another problem.

Small infestations of Florida Pusley can be pulled by hand if you are up to the task, but larger infestations will need the proper post-emergent herbicide applied if you want to remove it. But remember that if you have St. Augustine sod grass you will find your options limited. When opting for a herbicide to control Florida pusley, make sure and follow the directions properly.

A pre-emergent herbicide is the best way to control future Florida pusley infestations in your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn. A pre-emergent herbicide will reduce the number of seeds that can grow into future adult Florida pusley weeds. You can probably use the same same pre-emergent herbicide as you do for dandelions because they are both in the same broadleaf weed family.

Pre-emergent Herbicides are the Best Prevention for Florida Pusley Weeds in South Florida

Herbicides like Roundup® will kill just about everything green in your lawn, so be careful when using this product as it will damage your sod grass and ornamental landscaping plants as well.

Florida pusley weeds also compete with your lawn’s natural sod grass for nutrients and irrigation, so once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for Florida pusley to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in Palm Beach County.

Why not leave your Florida pusley weed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How Do I Get Rid of Weeds Without Killing St. Augustine Grass?

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Weeds are just unwanted plants that are trying to compete for the same nutrients, sunlight and irrigation as your St. Augustine grass lawn is. Controlling weeds without killing your beautiful South Florida lawn is the tricky part. When healthy, St. Augustine grass is by nature very dense which helps push out competing flora species, but as any Palm Beach County lawn owner can testify weeds can and do still spread throughout St. Augustine grass lawns year round.

Yet because St. Augustine grass has a low tolerance for many common herbicides, it is recommended that you try a post-emergent product containing Atrazine to keep unwanted adult weeds in check in your St. Augustine grass lawn. You can safely pull small patches of weeds by hand, but that can become a big job depending on your lawn size and infestation.

Using Pre-Emergent Herbicide Weed Control in St. Augustine Grass Lawns

Pre-emergent herbicides are used on young weeds before the seeds germinate, thus preventing the weeds from growing and multiplying over your St. Augustine lawn. Unfortunately there is no pre-emergent herbicide that works on all types of weeds.

The best way to keep your St. Augustine grass lawn looking its best and weed free is to combine proper fertilization application with a pre-emergent herbicide. This combination will keep the St. Augustine grass dense and leave little room for unwanted vegetation to grow in the first place while preventing new weeds from growing.

Why not leave your weed control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with professional lawn fertilization and weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn fertilization and weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How To Get Rid of Broadleaf Plantains in South Florida?

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The broadleaf plantain, scientifically known as Plantago major, is one of the most common weeds in South Florida and is readily found in residential and commercial lawns, ornamental plantings, roadside medians and agricultural pastures. Broadleaf plantain weeds thrive is soil with a high pH level, but they have a weak root system and are easily removed by hand if the infestation is minimal. Removal of broadleaf plantain weeds before they produce seed is key to decreasing the likelihood of new infestations.

Post-Emergent Herbicide Products and Manual Removal are the Best Way to Control Broadleaf Plantain Weeds in Your Palm Beach County Lawn

You can control broadleaf plantain weeds with the proper post-emergence herbicide, but be careful as these products may damage your sod grass as well. Manual removal for small infestations is recommended and in ornamental landscaping and flower beds, a thick layer of mulch should keep them at bay.

Broadleaf plantains are also edible plants that are rich in vitamins and minerals and some people do eat them and/or use them for therapeutic purposes.

Therapeutic Benefits of Broadleaf Plantains Include:

  • As an Antimicrobial
  • As an Antioxidant
  • As an Anti-inflammatory Agent
  • As an Immune System Booster
  • As an Anti-Diarrhea Agent
  • And More

Broadleaf plantains, just like other unwanted weeds, compete with your lawn’s sod grass for vital nutrients and water. So once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for broadleaf plantain weeds to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in Palm Beach County.

Why not leave your broadleaf plantain weed problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Make Your Grass Green in South Florida

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Almost everyone wants a beautiful, green lawn in South Florida, but the tropical climate and sandy soil can sometimes make that a difficult task. Your sod grass needs the proper irrigation, sunlight and nutrients to thrive. It also needs to be protected from pests and weed infestations to keep it looking great. So let’s start with some basics on how to make your Palm Beach County lawn lush, green and the envy of the neighborhood.

Have Your Soil Tested

Your soil is the source of your lawn’s nutrients and it needs to be tested. You need to find out what nutrients your soil is abundant with and which ones are lacking. In South Florida, it is generally recommended to have soil with a neutral pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Soil tests can also detect diseases that can’t be determined by the naked eye. A soil amendment could be very beneficial in certain circumstances.

Check Your Irrigation System

Make sure your irrigation system is working properly and try to run it in the early morning hours. This gives the grass time to naturally dry and can help avoid problems with lawn fungus diseases.

Control Weeds & Lawn Pests

If you don’t control weeds and lawn pests, then everything else will be a waste of time. Yes, a healthy strong lawn will help push out weeds by reducing bald spots and a healthy lawn is more resistant to pest infestations, but you still need to take care of major infestations before you are going to get a beautiful, lush green lawn. Chinch bug infestations can ruin your lawn and cost South Florida homeowners millions of dollars each year. Spotting weed infestations and lawn pests early is the best way to prevent a major problem down the road.

Proper Lawn Fertilization

Proper lawn fertilization is also key to a healthy, green Palm Beach County lawn. The type of fertilizer you use is dependent on what sod grass you have and what nutrients your soil is lacking. There are literally hundreds of different products to choose from, so if you are going to do this on your own, do your homework. There are also various times of the year when it is best to fertilize your particular sod grass. It’s just not as simple as many people believe it to be.

Or you could hire a professional lawn treatment company like ours and sit back and enjoy the results.

With our lawn treatment company you get the same, if not better, results as the nationally known chains of lawn spraying services with the experience and customer satisfaction of a locally owned and operated business that has been servicing the Palm Beach County community for decades. Our highly trained team of lawn treatment professionals have the experience and knowledge to get the job done right at a price that won’t break your budget.

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We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn pesticide and fertilization products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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For over twenty five years our locally owned and operated company has been providing lawn fertilization, weed control & pest control spraying service keeping the residential and commercial lawns of Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and pest free.

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