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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

What is summer patch? How to identify and combat this destructive lawn disease

A residential home with large green front lawn.

If your lawn has brown patches in summer it could be the result of many things. Lots of these will not be big problems, but if it is summer patch then this fungal disease could pose a major threat to your lawn.

Summer patch disease can be damaging, it attacks grass roots and kills grass. It can be diagnosed by the patches it creates and the root damage on show if you check the affected areas. Do not fret, however, as a good lawn care regime is often a simple and effective way to prevent damage.

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