Stop Fungus in Its Tracks and Bring Back the Green Glory to Your Lawn

Ah, Central Indiana summers—warm, humid, and bursting with lawn-loving potential. But hidden in the lush blades of grass may lurk your lawn’s worst enemy: fungal disease. When your once-vibrant turf starts looking more like a leopard-print carpet than a green oasis, it’s time to take action.

From Dollar Spot to Brown Patch and even Snow Mold that lingers from winter, these fungi are sneaky, fast-spreading, and potentially devastating. But don’t panic—we’ve got you covered with 6 expert-backed, battle-tested steps to fight back and reclaim your turf.

1. Know Thy Enemy: Identify the Fungus First

Just like in battle, you can’t win if you don’t know who you’re fighting. Look for clues:

• Dollar Spot shows up as silver-dollar-sized patches of tan or bleached grass with reddish margins.

• Brown Patch is notorious for large, irregular brown circles, especially in humid conditions.
• Snow Mold leaves behind crusty, matted patches after the snow melts.

2. Strengthen Your Lawn with Smarter Cultural Practices

Healthy grass is resilient grass.

• Mow smarter: Keep your blades higher to encourage deeper roots and protect soil moisture.
• Water wiser: Water deeply, but not daily—early mornings are ideal to reduce evaporation and fungal risk.
• Fertilize just right: Skip the nitrogen overload. It might green your lawn fast, but it also feeds the fungi.

This is where lawn care becomes both art and science—and it’s where we shine.

3. Drain the Swamp (Literally): Fix Drainage Issues

Mushrooms popping up? Lawn staying soggy? Your turf might
be drowning in its own downfall.

• Core aeration and compost topdressing improve drainage and soil structure.
• In extreme cases, French drains or regrading may be necessary.

Fungi thrive in excess moisture—cut off their supply chain.

4. Break Up with Thatch

A thick layer of thatch is like a five-star hotel for fungal
diseases.

• Core Aerate annually to disrupt their cozy ecosystem.
• You’ll also improve oxygen flow, nutrient absorption, and root health

Think of it as spring cleaning—for your lawn.

5. Let It Breathe: Encourage Air Circulation

Just like us, your lawn needs to breathe.

• Trim overgrown trees and shrubs to let in the sunshine and
  wind.
• Avoid overcrowding and compacted grass by spacing out
  seeding and mowing patterns.

Good airflow shortens drying time, making it harder for fungal spores to thrive.

6. Use Fungicides—Only When Necessary

If all else fails and the disease is persistent, it may be time to
call in the big guns.

• Use targeted fungicides, not broad-spectrum ones, and always follow label directions.
• Timing matters: Early application, especially in spring or during high-risk weather windows, is more effective.

Need help choosing or applying a fungicide? That’s what we’re here for—don’t guess, let the experts handle it.

Don’t Let Fungus Rule Your Yard

Your lawn is more than grass—it’s your welcome mat, your kids’ playground, your summertime stage. Don’t let fungi steal the spotlight. With prevention, attention, and a touch of professional TLC, you can banish fungal diseases and keep your turf lush, vibrant, and resilient.

Ready to fight back against turf disease?

Call GreenLawn by Design today—we’ve been protecting Hamilton County lawns for 20 years and we’re just getting started. First-time customers get 50% off their initial treatment when they sign up for our 6-step lawn care program!