Lawn Disease & Fungus Control in Carothers Crossing, Nolensville, TN

Most Carothers Crossing homeowners think their grass is dying from drought, so they increase their irrigation to compensate. In the humid Nolensville climate, this is a mistake. Adding more water increases moisture on the plant, which increases spore production and spreads the infection downhill. Fungal spores spread through contact; when a mower hits an infected patch or wind pushes plants together, the disease moves through your yard.

I see many companies in Middle Tennessee offer low-tier plans that intentionally exclude fungicides. They wait for your lawn to die, then try to charge you double to fix it. I do not operate that way. At Mr. Lawn Care, there is no lower tier. Fungicides are included in every single one of my plans because the label requires preventive application to be effective. If you only use fungicides after the damage is visible, you risk creating fungicide-resistant strains that we simply cannot control with the limited chemistry available to ornamental operators.

I start my preventive fungicide applications in May, well before the June heat hits. This ensures your grass isn't wasting its energy fighting disease. A healthy lawn can handle the gravel-heavy soil and summer heat common in our newer developments. By removing the stress of fungus, your grass has the resources to survive heavy foot traffic and irrigation gaps.