P.R.
Arrington, TN
I've been using Mr. Lawn (AJ) for over a year. I am new to the state and saw his signs in a few of my neighbors' yards. Their yards looked the best so I called him first. From the first phone call and throughout this…
Lawn Disease & Fungus Control
Protect your Middle Tennessee fescue lawn from brown patch, dollar spot, red thread, and other summer lawn diseases with our preventive fungicide programs — timed to a strict 28-day cycle and included in every service plan.
Brown patch (Rhizoctonia solani), dollar spot, and red thread are the most destructive fungal diseases for fescue lawns in Middle Tennessee. Our hot, humid summers, combined with heavy evening dew that keeps the grass canopy wet for hours, create the perfect environment for these pathogens to thrive. Without professional lawn disease control, a healthy fescue lawn can be severely damaged or killed in a matter of days during a major fungal outbreak.
Our Lawn Disease & Fungus Control program focuses heavily on prevention. Following UT Extension recommendations, we begin our preventive fungicide applications in late May, before the first major heat wave hits. These treatments create a protective barrier on the grass blades, stopping fungal spores from penetrating the plant tissue. For lawns already showing signs of infection, we also provide rapid-response curative treatments to halt the spread of the disease.
Beyond chemical treatments, we provide essential cultural practice recommendations to help manage disease pressure. Proper mowing height, correct watering schedules (deep and infrequent, never in the evening), and careful nitrogen management during the summer are all critical components of a comprehensive disease management strategy.
Why This Matters in Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee's transition zone climate—characterized by hot, humid summers and heavy overnight dew—creates extreme fungal pressure for cool-season grasses like fescue. Brown patch thrives in these exact conditions. A preventive fungicide program is not a luxury here; it is a necessity for maintaining a thick, healthy fescue lawn through the summer months.
What's Included
- ✓Disease identification and assessment
- ✓Preventive fungicide applications
- ✓Curative treatments for active infections
- ✓Cultural practice recommendations
- ✓Application timing based on weather conditions
Disease Control Across Middle Tennessee
We provide lawn disease & fungus control throughout the I-65 corridor. Select your town for location-specific information:
Pulaski, TNCulleoka, TNLynnville, TNColumbia, TNMount Pleasant, TNSpring Hill, TNThompson's Station, TNFairview, TNNolensville, TNArrington, TNCollege Grove, TNEagleville, TNTriune, TNLewisburg, TNBrentwood, TNFranklin, TNCool Springs, TNLeipers Fork, TNGrassland, TNBellevue, TNNeapolis, TNBelle Meade, TN
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Disease Control FAQ
How do I identify brown patch in my lawn?
Brown patch typically appears as roughly circular patches of brown, thinning grass ranging from a few inches to several feet in diameter. In the early morning while dew is still present, you may see a dark, purplish "smoke ring" around the outer edge of the patch where the fungus is actively spreading.
Is it better to use preventive or curative fungicide?
Preventive is always better. Preventive treatments protect the grass blade before the fungus can penetrate and cause damage. Curative treatments can stop an active infection from spreading, but they cannot heal the grass that is already dead—that grass will need to recover or be overseeded in the fall.
How does watering affect lawn fungus?
Watering habits play a massive role in disease pressure. You should only water deeply and infrequently, and always in the early morning (between 4 AM and 8 AM). Watering in the evening or overnight keeps the grass blades wet for too long, creating the perfect environment for fungal spores to germinate.
How long does it take for the lawn to recover from fungus damage?
If the disease was stopped early and the crown of the grass plant survived, the fescue may recover when cooler weather returns in the fall. However, severe brown patch infections often kill the plant entirely, requiring core aeration and overseeding in September to restore the bare areas.
What Customers Say About Our Disease Control
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S.T.
Spring Hill, TN
These guys have the most transparent pricing of any of the places I checked. Everything is included upfront so you don't get hit with a surprise in the summer. That's what happened to me last year when I thought I was…
J.S.
Spring Hill, TN
We have used many different lawn treatment companies throughout our almost 15 years in the area. Last fall, we had grown leery of our old service. They were inconsistent in both communicating expectations and they did… Read J.S.'s full review
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Spring Hill, TN
AJ is a lawn expert. Mr. Lawn costs around what I was spending at Homedepot and lowes to buy my own misery. We started together late season of 2022. The yard was barely ok after 4 years of me trying. We had 1 acre of… Read T.P.'s full review
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Arrington, TN
I probably had the worst lawn on our street before I contacted AJ (Mr Lawn). But a few weeks after treatments began, the lawn has become much thicker and greener. A few of my neighbors even signed up after noticing the… Read J.H.'s full review
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College Grove, TN
AJ is a great guy with an incredible knowledge about lawn care. His focus is weed control, fertilization, aeration and overseed, etc....he doesn't mow. I'm glad he doesn't mow as he's laser focused on making your lawn… Read A.C.'s full review
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Get a free quote for lawn disease & fungus control from our UT Certified team. We serve the entire I-65 corridor from Pulaski to Belle Meade.