The Summer of 2010 was one of the hottest and driest on record, and the stress on your lawns is evident.

News reports throughout the summer have reported on the record setting heat. These temperatures, along with below average rainfall, have stressed out lawns since June. Now, with fall here, it is important to prepare your turf for next spring. One of the best things you can do this time of year is to treat for any of the pesky broadleaf weeds that will persist into the spring. Thistle and dandelions rank among the most annoying weeds, and will produce seed this time of year that will remain in the soil until spring when they will germinate and continue to annoy.

Foliar fungal issues such as Necrotic Ring Spot and Leaf Spot Disease become evident in fall. Using fungicides to treat these pathogens will help to reduce the severity of the symptoms and increase the chances of better spring conditions. Call us to find out more.