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Dollar Spot Fungus in Georgia Lawns
We've seen a recent **dollar spot fungus bloom** in Georgia due to warm temperatures and frequent rainfall. If you’re noticing **tan, sunken patches** in your lawn, it's likely dollar spot fungus.
This can be treated symptomatically with **either fertilizer or fungicide**, but we recommend fertilizer because it is very effective and more cost-efficient. Fungicide treatments are nearly **twice the cost** of a regular fertilizer visit.
Best Treatment for Dollar Spot Fungus
Immediate Solution: We can apply **fertilizer to the affected areas** right away to help your grass outgrow the fungus.
Recommended Plan: Scheduling an **extra midpoint granular fertilizer application** a couple of weeks after your next service can help double-dose the lawn with nutrients. This approach allows the grass to recover faster.
Preventative Plan: Our **10-service-per-year program** ensures more frequent fertilizer applications during the growing season. This helps the lawn stay thick and resist fungus outbreaks in the future.
Want to Upgrade? Let us know if you’d like to switch to our **10-visit plan** or add extra fertilizer treatments to boost your lawn’s health.
Understanding the Root Cause
Fertilizer and fungicide treatments **only address the symptoms**. The real cause of dollar spot fungus is **grass staying too wet due to contact with Georgia’s heavy clay soil**.
How to Fix the Root Problem:
• **Reduce Watering:** Watering more than **once per week** encourages shallow root growth and increases fungus risk.
• **Apply a Full Inch of Water:** When you do water, apply **one full inch at a time** to promote deeper root growth.
• **Improve Soil Health:** Clay soil holds water for too long, creating a perfect environment for fungus.
How to Improve Soil to Prevent Future Fungus
The best long-term solution is to **improve your soil quality** by adding compost.
Step 1: Apply **composted black flower mix soil** each year to build up approximately 1 inch of compost over time.
Step 2: If applying compost in **late May or early June**, you can safely apply up to **½ inch** of compost without smothering the grass.
Step 3: If applying compost later in the year, limit it to **¼ inch** to avoid stressing the grass.
Why This Works: Compost adds **nutrients, improves drainage, and acts as a barrier** between the grass roots and wet clay soil. This creates a healthier lawn that is more resistant to dollar spot fungus.
Ongoing Fungus Prevention
We can instruct our technicians to **look for dollar spot fungus** during the summer months and **spot-treat with fungicide as needed**. Preventative fungicide is not included in regular service, but we offer **free spot treatments** when our team notices fungus appearing.
Final Recommendations:
• **Ensure proper watering** – no more than **once per week**.
• **Apply compost annually** to improve root health and reduce soil moisture retention.
• **Consider additional fertilizer treatments** between regular visits to help the lawn outgrow the fungus.
• **Monitor the lawn for early signs of fungus** so we can act quickly with spot treatments.
Why Choose Absolute Green Landscaping?
At Absolute Green Landscaping, we provide expert lawn aeration in Buford, GA and surrounding areas. With over 16 years of experience, our team knows exactly how to tackle Georgia’s tough clay soil. Our process is efficient, professional, and guaranteed to give your lawn the boost it needs.
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Don’t let compacted soil ruin your lawn’s potential! Contact Absolute Green Landscaping today for a free lawn aeration quote. Let’s make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood!
