With all the high humidity we’ve had this summer, fungus and mold have been growing like crazy! Lawns with signs of Pythium or Brown Patch should improve as the drier air and cooler temperatures come along. Apply a fertilizer with high Phosphorus content; 16-32-4 or one similar. Also, be sure not to water the lawn in the evening.

Snow mold has been growing in the bark beds. This mold appears as a bright yellow glob on top of the bark. It is a harmless mold that you can scrape off or it will just go away on it’s own.

Keep new plantings well watered!

admin | August 17, 2006 (11:12 am) | Garden Tips