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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

What is powdery mildew on lawns? How to prevent and treat this common grass disease

Backyard lawn up-close on a sunny day.

If you ever see a white coating on your lawn, like someone has sprinkled talc or flour all over the grass, then it might be suffering from powdery mildew. 

Powdery mildew on lawns is a fairly common fungal problem that affects many types of grass. Thankfully, however, the damage it causes is often only aesthetic and it tends to not result in long-lasting problems for your lawn.

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