Dollar Spot
Dollar Spot is a disease that affects Red Fescue grasses after mild and wet weather in early autumn.
The leaf can be said to have an hourglass appearance. The waist of the hourglass is the pale brown infected area of the leaf and the wider part is not yet affected. Retaining its original dimensions and appearing to still be health and green. The dying and healthy tissue are separated by the stroma which is red/brown in colour. This fungus rarely produces spores.
The grass roots are not affected and so natural recovery is possible, particularly if adequate fertility is maintained. This is also one method of preventing the outbreak in the first place.
If Dollar Spot is an issue in your lawn contact your local TruGreen(R) Lawn Care Specialist who will treat the lawn disease with the appropriate plant protection products.
