Turf Diseases Summer Patch Fungus: How to Spot It (and Stop It) in Your Lawn August 21, 2025 If you’ve noticed yellow rings, thinning grass, or spots that just don’t seem to bounce back, you might be dealing with Summer Patch Fungus. This pesky disease shows up when the weather turns hot and humid, and it goes straight for your turf’s roots. What Exactly Is Summer Patch? Summer Patch is a soil-borne fungus […] Read more »
Turf Diseases Dollar Spot Fungus: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It August 11, 2025 At Creekside Turf Management, we’ve been seeing more signs of Dollar Spot Fungus across lawns in the Cedar Rapids–Marion area and Johnston-Des Moines area. Whether you manage a commercial property or take pride in keeping your home’s lawn lush and green, Dollar Spot can be both frustrating and unsightly. Here’s what you need to know […] Read more »
Turf Diseases Brown Patch Lawn Disease: What Is It and How to Prevent It? January 9, 2024 What is brown patch disease? Brown patch lawn disease, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, is a common fungal infection affecting grasses, particularly cool-season grasses like tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. It’s prevalent in humid and warm conditions, often appearing during the summer months. Characterized by circular or irregularly shaped patches of brown, […] Read more »
Turf Diseases What Is Snow Mold & How to Get Rid of It? December 6, 2023 What Is Snow Mold? The name sounds like something out of a low-budget holiday horror movie, but it’s a very real and present threat to lawn health during the snowy cold of winter. Like the most devious of villains, snow mold’s negative impact on grass isn’t exposed until spring when snow melts. Snow mold emerges […] Read more »
Turf Diseases Ascochyta Leaf Blight: A Growing Concern for Iowa Lawns July 7, 2022 Ascochyta leaf blight, a common turf disease, has become increasingly prevalent in lawns around the Cedar Rapids area due to favorable weather conditions. This fungal disease primarily affects Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, and tall fescue, manifesting as large, irregular patches of straw-colored grass. Symptoms and Identification The disease is characterized by rapid browning of leaf […] Read more »
