Lawn Diseases
Identity and Prevention

Diseases in Atlanta Lawns occur when weather conditions are hot, humid and moist. Atlanta's got lawn? Tree and Turf Care offers both preventative and curative treatments. Here is what you need to lookout for to determine if your lawn is infected. If you've noticed any of these appearing in your lawn, call us immediately so we can "nip it in the bud" before it spreads.

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Dollar Spot

Bermuda and Zoysia lawns are susceptible to Dollar Spot in the hot summer months. It can be recognized by a 2 inch diameter or smaller tan spot in the lawn about the size of a coin dollar, thus, the name Dollar Spot. This disease is particularly favored by warm days, cool nights, and intense dews.

Brown Patch

Also known as large patch, it appears as large, unsightly symmetrical patches. The areas range in diameter from a few inches to a few feet. Over time, if untreated, the center of the patch will recover, resulting in a doughnut-shaped pattern.

Zoysia Patch

As the name suggests, this disease attacks Zoysia grass as it emerges from winter dormancy. Blades take on a tan/orange color in small patches, around 2 inches in diameter. These patches can quickly expand to 20 feet or so in diameter.

Spring Dead Spot

These are dead areas that show up in Bermuda lawns as the grass starts to green up. They are often described as miniature crop circles. These are the damaged areas created by a soil born fungus present in October. The fungus is no longer doing damage, but the dead areas will have to grow back through the spring. Preventative treatments can be made in the fall, but they can not be guaranteed. This is because the fungus does its damage when the grass is dormant. This makes it impossible to spot and difficult to treat. If you have had this problem in the past, however, treatment is suggested.