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05-13-2004, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Lambertville,NJ z6
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Help. Chalky White Dust killing grass...
About a week ago I noticed a white chalky substance clinging to the individual blades of grass around a section of my lawn...about 10-12 feet diameter. Yesterday, I noticed the grass is still covered with this "chalk" and large portions of grass have turned yellow and died. This area is a ways back from my "normal" dog walking route so I didn't really notice the progressing damage. I figure there's no reversing it now, but what is it and how do I fix the problem. If I walk on it will I spread it via my shoes. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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05-13-2004, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: olathe, ks
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i think its a fungus. i heard that you could fertilize and it helps kill it. im sure a fungucide will kill it.
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05-14-2004, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: S.E. Michigan
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More than likely it is Powdery Mildew.
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05-15-2004, 02:10 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Indianapolis,IN
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Grassmechanic is probabaly correct...its powdery mildew. Use a fungicide to kill and keep your yard mowed a slight bit higher than usual.
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05-15-2004, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: St Peters,mo
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I have a lawn care service but I am finding lots and lots of mushrooms in my yard, I have heard that having mushroom means you have a fungus in the dirt. Should I call my lawn care service back and have a retreat done?
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05-15-2004, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Napanee, Ontario
Posts: 515
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Mushrooms
Are you overwatering your lawn? Are you watering late at night? Try changing your watering cycles and times.
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