Lawn Disease & Fungus Control in Tywater Crossing, Franklin, TN

Most Tywater Crossing homeowners call me when they see brown patch appearing in mid-summer. They assume the heat or drought is the culprit, so they water more. This is a mistake. In Franklin, our subtropical humidity means grass sits in dew for up to 12 hours every night. Adding more water increases moisture on the plant, which increases spore production and spreads the infection downhill through your yard.

I do not offer "low-tier" plans that skip fungicides to save you money. I consider that approach unethical because it sets you up for failure. Many companies wait until your lawn is dying to suggest a curative treatment at double the price. My approach is different. As a UT Certified Horticulturist, I follow the label, which directs preventive application. I start my fungicide program in May, a full month before most companies even consider it.

By treating preventively, we keep the disease population controllable. If we only treat once the brown circles appear, we risk creating fungicide-resistant strains that are nearly impossible to kill with the limited chemistry available to ornamental operators. A healthy lawn that isn't fighting fungus has more energy to handle the actual stresses of a Franklin summer, like heavy foot traffic or a week of missed irrigation. I include fungicides in every single plan because it is the only way to actually protect your investment.