Lawn Disease & Fungus Control in Ivy Glen, Franklin, TN

In Ivy Glen, most homeowners make the mistake of watering more when they see these brown spots. Because we deal with high humidity and heavy clay here in Franklin, more water actually makes fungal disease worse. It increases moisture on the plant and helps spores spread via contact or by running downhill into your neighbor's yard. This is why your lawn suddenly dies in July. It is rarely just the heat; it is the fungus that acts as the straw that breaks the camel's back.

I do not offer "low-tier" plans that skip fungicides. Many companies wait until your lawn is already dying to suggest a costly curative treatment, but that is an unethical way to do business. My approach is preventive. As a UT Certified Horticulturist, I follow the label law. The label directs us to apply fungicides preventively to maintain a controllable population. If you only treat after the damage is done, you risk creating fungicide-resistant strains that are nearly impossible to kill.

I start my fungicide applications in May, a full month before the damage typically begins in Middle Tennessee. By removing the stress of disease, your grass can actually handle the Franklin summer. A healthy lawn has the resources to survive a week without irrigation or a heavy foot traffic afternoon. I include fungicides in every plan because it is the only way to protect your investment.