Lawn Disease

Spring is finally here, the snow is melting, and your lawn is… covered in weird gray or pink patches? Don’t worry—it’s likely Snow Mold, a common and usually mild lawn disease that shows up after long, snowy winters (which we know a thing or two about here in Minnesota).

Ever walked across your lawn and noticed orange or rust-colored powder on your shoes or mower? That’s not just dirt—it could be Rust, a common lawn fungus that tends to sneak in as the growing season winds down.

If you’ve spotted big, circular patches in your lawn that look greener, browner—or even have mushrooms popping up—it’s probably not a prank. You might be dealing with Fairy Ring, a common lawn fungus with a not-so-magical name.

Think your lawn just can’t handle the heat? If big yellow or bronze patches start showing up mid-summer, you might be dealing with Summer Patch—a lawn fungus that hits hard and damages deep.

Noticing large brown or yellowish circles popping up in your lawn during a hot, sticky Minnesota summer? You might be dealing with Brown Patch—a common and frustrating lawn fungus that loves heat and humidity just as much as you love enjoying your yard.

Ever wake up to find big, brown patches that weren’t there yesterday? Your lawn may be dealing with a fast-acting summer fungus called Ascochyta Leaf Blight. It’s a mouthful—but it’s more common than you’d think, especially here in Minnesota.

If your lawn has light brown, straw-colored circles that never seem to bounce back—especially in the same areas year after year—you might be dealing with Necrotic Ring Spot.

If your lawn looks like it has tiny bleach stains or dry-looking spots scattered throughout, you might be dealing with a common summer lawn disease called Dollar Spot. And no—it has nothing to do with money, even though it could cost you a good-looking lawn if left untreated.

If you’re seeing strange pink or red strands in your grass and wondering what’s going on—don’t panic. Your lawn might be dealing with Red Thread, a common summer lawn fungus here in Minnesota.

If you’ve recently spotted brown, straw-like patches suddenly appearing across your lawn, you’re not alone — and your lawn isn’t dying. These symptoms are most likely caused by a common but temporary fungal disease called Ascochyta Leaf Blight.