Lawn Problems & Solutions

Fungicides containing azoxystrobin, thiophanate-methyl, or fludioxonil are most effective against take-all root rot. These must be watered into the root zone and are best applied in early spring or fall. Combining fungicide treatment with soil pH correction and improved drainage gives the best results.

Yes, with consistent treatment a lawn can recover from take-all root rot, though it typically takes one to two growing seasons for full recovery. Early intervention, proper fungicide timing, and correcting cultural practices like drainage and watering are key to successful recovery.

St. Augustinegrass is the most commonly affected turfgrass, but bermudagrass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass can also be impacted. The disease is most prevalent in warm, humid regions of the southeastern United States.

Yes, lowering soil pH to between 5.5 and 6.0 using granular sulfur creates a less favorable environment for the take-all fungus. Always test your soil before applying sulfur to avoid over-acidifying, which can cause its own turf problems.

In most cases, yes. Gray snow mold typically only damages leaf tissue, not the crown or roots, so grass recovers naturally as temperatures warm. Lightly raking affected areas in spring speeds up recovery by improving airflow.