Non-Chemical Management
- Use bentgrass in mixture with take-all resistant grasses such as perennial ryegrasses or fescues.
- Rake and reseed diseased areas.
- Provide proper culture. Adequate, balanced fertilization helps prevent disease. Ammonium sulfate is the best nitrogen source for suppressing take-all.
- Maintain proper soil acidity. Alkaline or recently limed soils have a higher disease incidence.
- Provide good drainage. Remove thatch and aerify as needed.
- Water in the morning so grass can dry quickly. Deep, infrequent waterings are best. Do not overwater.
- For more information on proper care of lawns see EB0482E, Home Lawns.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!