Fairy ring is a lawn disease that can cause significant damage to your lawn in Pennsylvania. It is characterized by circular patches of grass that are darker or lighter than the surrounding grass. The fungus that causes fairy ring can cause the affected grass to die if left to its own devices. If you suspect that your lawn has fairy ring, it is important to take action immediately to prevent further damage. The first thing that you want to do is contact lawn care professionals. They will assess the damage to your lawn and treat it with curative treatment to get rid of the disease.

What is fairy ring, and what does it look like?

Fairy ring is a common disease caused by a fungus that lives in the soil and feeds on the organic matter in the lawn, like decaying roots, stumps, and other decomposing debris. It produces a network of mycelium that spreads through the soil, causing the circular patches of grass to appear. This disease is most common in lawns that are poorly maintained or have a high level of organic matter in the soil. It can also be caused by overfertilization or excessive watering.

The most common tell-tale sign of this disease is the presence of circular patches of grass that are either darker or lighter than the surrounding areas. These patches can vary in size and may be accompanied by the growth of mushrooms if the affected area is consistently wet.

How does fairy ring damage your lawn?

The fungus that causes the fairy ring disease can cause the affected grass to die. The fungus feeds on the organic matter in the soil, which can deplete the nutrients that your grass needs to grow. This can cause it to become weak and thin, making it more susceptible to other diseases and pests.

In addition, the fungus can create a hydrophobic layer in the soil, which can prevent water from reaching the roots of your grass. This can cause the grass to become dehydrated and stressed, leaving it weaker than it already is. The fungus causing fairy ring disease speeds up the decomposition process of organic matter in the soil, which results in a nutrient imbalance. This nutrient imbalance can cause rapid growth in certain areas of your lawn and nutrient deficiencies in other parts.

Hire lawn care professionals to eliminate fairy ring disease from your turf.

If you suspect that your lawn has fairy ring, it is important to take action immediately to prevent further damage. The best thing to do is to contact lawn care professionals. They will assess the damage to your lawn and apply the appropriate curative treatment to target fairy ring disease and eliminate it. Curative treatments are highly effective at stopping the fungus in its tracks, keeping it from causing further damage to your lawn.

After eliminating the disease from your turf, professionals can also nurse your lawn back to full health with lawn care services like fertilization, aeration, and overseeding. These services will strengthen your grass, fortify its root system, and thicken it up to help it recover and grow back healthier and stronger than ever before.

Call us today to schedule our lawn disease control service.

If you suspect that your lawn has fairy ring, don't wait to take action. Our team at Countywide Landscape will help you eliminate fairy ring from your lawn with our lawn disease control service, which provides curative treatments that target various diseases like fairy ring.

We offer this service to commercial and residential property owners, as well as HOAs, in West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, PA, and throughout the surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (610) 285-9727 to sign up!