Lawn Disease & Fungus Control in Chardonnay, Franklin, TN

In Chardonnay, I see this mistake constantly. When the grass begins to die in the Franklin summer heat, homeowners often respond by watering even more. This actually makes the problem worse. High moisture levels increase spore production and allow water to carry the infection downhill to your healthy grass. What you are actually seeing is fungal disease, likely brown patch, not just drought stress.

Most people don't realize that fungus is a contact disease. It spreads when an infected plant touches a healthy one, when a mower passes over a patch, or when irrigation carries spores across your yard. As a UT Certified Horticulturist, I know that the label is the law. The label directs us to apply fungicides preventively, not just after the damage is done. Many local companies try to sell a low-tier plan without fungicides, only to charge you double when the fungus inevitably hits. I don't do that. I include fungicides in every single plan because it is the only correct standard of care.

By starting my preventive applications in May, I keep the disease population controllable. If we wait until June or July to treat active patches, we risk creating fungicide-resistant strains. A healthy lawn without the burden of disease can use its resources to survive heat, heavy foot traffic, and occasional missed irrigation. I make sure your lawn is fighting the weather, not a fungus.