At a home I visited earlier this week, I was asked to look at some patches of dying grass. The owner told me he had never seen this kind of thing in his lawn. A lot of things can cause dead patches in ...

Last week I received a text from my son that included a photo of brown spots in his lawn. Being a brand new homeowner (and now having to take care of a lawn), he was concerned about these spots and ...

Winter is bearing down fast, but there's still plenty to do in the garden. What's up in yours? Got a question? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State ...

Just when you thought you were a lawn care pro, blemishes on your green grass appear. A common culprit to these brown spots or dead grass is a fungal lawn disease. Turf diseases tend to happen during ...

Red thread is identified by pinkish-red threads extending from grass blades, most commonly attacking perennial ryegrass and fescues during cool, wet conditions. Fairy rings form distinct circular ...

EMMAUS, Pa. - This year's business motto for Lehigh Valley Lawn: "When it rains it pours," said owner Matt Roy. In more ways than one. May's rain has flooded the Emmaus-based company with calls of a ...

Those unsightly patches of brown and yellow forming in your lawn may not be your pet’s fault. They’re more than likely a sign that your yard is suffering from the dreaded lawn fungus. Lawn fungus can ...

Pests cause visible damage like chewed grass and soil disruption, while diseases show up as discolored or fuzzy patches from fungi. Diagnosing the issue is key—use soap flushes for pests and check ...