Snow Mold is a fungi that attacks turf under snow or in cool, wet weather.
There are two different types of snow mold that affect grasses. Pink snow mold and grey snow mold, and the symptoms for both diseases look very similar.
Symptoms first appear in the lawn as circular, straw colored patches when snow melts in the spring. These patches continue to enlarge as the grass remains cold and wet. Grass within the patch often has a matted appearance and colored fungal growth.
Historically, we haven’t had extreme enough winters here in the Treasure Valley to create this issue. In the last month, since all the snow has FINALLY melted, we’ve identified Snow Mold in 95% of all of the lawns we maintain.
How Can I Fix It?
This disease can be managed by cultural practices and proper turf health care.
Fungicide can be applied in speed turf recovery
Overseeding of turf will speed turf recovery
Apply fertilizer to promote new turf growth
Mow lawn in the fall after dormancy
Aerate each season to prevent thatch build up
Maintain balanced soil fertility and a low soil PH
Avoid placing large snow drifts or piles directly on turf
Spread out snow to help prevent snow mold from growing
Lightly rake any matted areas of turf
Green Services provides high quality Lawn and Tree Care to the entire Treasure Valley, and we can guarantee we can fix your Snow Mold!
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