Lawn Disease Prevention
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Lawn Disease Prevention
Preventing disease means making sure that the watering, mowing, fertilization and drainage requirements of the grass are met. Most grasses prefer well drained soils, and most develop a healthy root-to-shoot ratio when organic content is high. Thus, you should develop a cultural and maintenance program that meets the needs of the grass, and do not exceed the recommended amounts of water or fertilizer. By definition, a high maintenance lawn is a high cost lawn, and it is also a high risk lawn. The more you water and fertilize your turfgrass, the more vigilant you must become over disease. Preventative applications of fungicides at the first sign of outbreak are always better than treating a massive outbreak. Mow it right, water it right and fertilize it right, then keep an eye on it.
