Tanner Irrigation

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Brown patch is a common turf disease that is caused by the Rhizoctonia species fungus. It can develop quickly when temperatures are hot (over 85 degrees) and humid.

The best way to prevent brown patch in your lawn is by following good lawn care practices:

- Use low to moderate levels of nitrogen-based fertilizers with a balanced fertility program
- Avoid high-nitrogen applications when the disease is active
- Irrigate grass early in the morning
- Improve soil drainage
- Reduce thatch

How To Water Your Lawn:

1) Your lawn needs at least 1”-1 ½” of water per week
2) Water deeply 2-3 times per week, rather than daily to provide a deep root system
3) Water as early in the morning
4) If you can’t push a 6” screwdriver into your lawn, you’re not watering enough
5) You will need to water more in the heat, especially if you have a fescue lawn
6) If you have automatic sprinklers, check them regularly to be sure you’re getting complete coverage
7) In extreme temperatures (high 90’s and over 100º) for a prolonged time period, you should water lightly daily to cool off the grass. Grass needs more water during the heat because it also uses water as an internal coolant. Daily waterings in the heat should be in addition to your regular deep waterings.
8) If a brown area of grass doesn’t respond to watering, look for other problems such as fungus like ‘brown patch’