Non-Chemical Management
- Provide good culture by fertilizing, mowing, and irrigating properly. Vigorous, healthy grass is more disease-resistant.
- Water in the morning so grass can dry quickly.
- Provide adequate nitrogen, particularly in the fall, as part of a balanced fertilizer regime. Avoid overfertilization.
- Provide good aeration and drainage. Remove thatch and aerify as needed.
- Plant seed mixtures containing disease-resistant hard fescues (if appropriate for your area).
- For more information on lawns, including fertilizer and seeding recommendations, see EB0482E, Home Lawns.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!