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Lincolnshire, UK, November 2023

Slender club fungi (Typhula juncea)

I love these fungi! They're easily missed amongst the leaf litter, and often mistaken by the eye for the stems of leaves, or faded pine needles.

Once you do spot them, it's easy to spot more, and I've seen them covering areas of the forest floor spanning tens of square metres - though I've no idea if that was one organism, or several.

They're considered inedible (unpleasant smelling/tasting and insubstantial) but not toxic.

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Typhula erythopsis

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Typhula sp.

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Typhula erythropus | unknown image credit

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How to Identify Common Lawn Diseases in San Antonio Texas?

Lawn diseases are not abnormal and can happen on anyone's lawn yard. It is expected that every lawn owner will experience lawn diseases on their grass at some point in their ownership. Heat, humidity, and poor lawn care are the major causes of lawn disease in San Antonio, Texas. It's important to carry out an inspection on your lawn at least once a month to check for lawn diseases.

In this post, we have discussed how to identify common lawn diseases in San Antonio, Texas. Finding the root cause of your lawn care problems will help you rectify the issue and take your lawn to where it belongs. There are many diseases that can affect your lawn if the appropriate conditions are not in place.

Read up on how to identify common lawn diseases in San Antonio, Texas.

1.) Red Thread

As the name implies, Red Thread appears on your lawn looking exactly like a red thread. You will notice red or pinkish threads on your lawn when there is nitrogen deficiency in the soil.

“Generally, Red Thread disease is harmless and indicates that your soil needs nutrient enrichment.”

A good application of nitrogen-rich fertilizers will usually do the magic. Red Thread diseases are prone to happen on red fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, bentgrass, and Ryegrass types.

2.) Fairy Ring

Naturally-occurring mushrooms that grow in an arc can be found in grassy lawn areas. These mushroom types grow in incomplete or complete circles and grow as much as 30 feet in diameter. They are called fairy rings because of their appearance and how they can appear on lawn yards very quickly overnight. There are three variants of the fairy ring that grows in lawns.

The first type has only mushrooms growing in it, the second type has a dark green ring with mushrooms growing in it and the third type has a darker green growth of dying grass and mushrooms growing in it. Fairy rings like most lawn fungus can be treated with fungicides. Consider hiring a lawn maintenance company to combat any lawn fungus problems when they come up.

3.) Snow Mold

As spring season commences and snow melts, a lawn disease snow mold often appears on lawns. There are two types of snow mold - the first is the gray snow mold, also called the Typhula blight and the second one is the pink snow mold, also called the Fusarium patch.

The gray snow mold only infects leaf tissues but the pink snow mold infects the crown of grass plants. It's known to cause more serious problems for grasses and is caused when the grass has been covered by snow for long periods of time. Tree leaves and long grasses packed with snow will also experience snow mold if left uncleaned for extended periods of time.

4.) Powdery Mildew

This particular lawn disease is common in many grass plants and is the most prevalent on lawn grass. It has different species that can affect a wide range of plants. However, cool-season grasses are more susceptible to it than warm-season grasses. Powdery mildew will often be found on Kentucky bluegrass than other grasses, in fact. If a lawn yard is in a shaded area, or in an area with low sun exposure, Powdery mildew will likely appear on the grass. It is identified by a white dusty matter settled on the leaf blades of the grass.

5.) Brown Patch

This lawn disease appears as circular, brownish-yellow patches in the lawn and measures about six inches to some feet in diameter. It is especially harmful to cool-season grasses like tall fescue and ryegrass. Others like Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescues can also be affected occasionally but the first two are usually the worst hit.

Warm-season grasses are not exempted from brown patch disease. Zoysia and St Augustine grass also experience brown patch disease which often occurs during long periods of humidity and heat when temperatures go above 68 degrees F. Brown patch can be treated by watering the lawn regularly and overseeding the affected areas to regrow it with fresh lawn grass.

Lawn diseases are a common occurrence on lawns. If you own a lawn yard, you will definitely experience the outbreak of a lawn disease at several points in your life as a lawn owner.

They're nothing to be worried about. Simply engage the services of a professional lawn care company to identify and stop the lawn disease as soon as you notice things are different on your lawn.

For proper lawn care and maintenance routine to keep your lawn in good shape, we encourage hiring a lawn care service San Antonio in Texas to handle all your mowing and maintenance needs.

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Epping Forest, UK, October 2020

Pipe club fungus (Typhula fistulosa)

Fairy club fungi continue to be the creepiest little things to come across when you’re trying to enjoy an autumn stroll and notice they’re not just twigs or seedlings, looking like worms trying to leave behind the cold earth and become airborne. 

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?

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Snow Mold in Your Lawn?

As winter melts away into spring, things may start to reappear in your yard that was previously hidden by winter’s thick blanket of snow. You may rediscover that tool that was not put away before the first significant flurries, or just the welcome signs of spring as your perennial bulbs begin to push through the surface. An unwelcome sight, however, may be the appearance of a fungal lawn disease called snow mold.

What is Snow Mold?

Snow mold grows from the spores of two types of fungi… a gray mold called Typhula blight, and pink variety called Microdochium nivalis, (also known as Fusarium patch). These molds are responsible for causing the lawn disease which resembles a spider-web like white substance. Snow mold begins growing when temperatures start to warm enough for the fungi to thrive. The pink snow mold can flourish from 32 degrees up to 60 degrees, as long as your lawn is damp, while the gray mold can grow from about 32 degrees to 45 degrees fahrenheit.

Is Snow Mold Dangerous to Your Lawn?

Though snow mold can cause your lawn to look unattractive, the fungal growth is typically not a serious concern and will dry up as the weather warms and the sun dries out and kills the infected lawn. To accelerate this process and get rid of the snow mold earlier, there are several things you can do:

You can spread out the snow mold with a rake (being careful to not damage the grass trying to grow). This will help get air flow to the infected area and dry it out faster.

Once your lawn is dry enough you can mow it shorter than usual. Tall grass can retain more moisture, which contributes to the fungal growth. Continue mowing the lawn in this manner until you notice the mold is no longer growing.

Snow Mold Prevention

There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the unsightly growth of snow mold:

In late fall be sure to mow your grass to a short height and then rake up and bag the grass clippings and any leaves that are collecting in your lawn. This organic matter can trap the moisture and create a perfect environment for the snow mold fungal growth to take off as the snow melts and temperatures get to the right levels.

Do not use a nitrogen fertilizer in the fall if you have had issues with snow mold.

If you have larger piles of snow in certain areas, it is a good idea to spread out the snow so that it melts more quickly and doesn’t retain the moisture as long in those spots.

Snow mold is not usually a serious concern, but it can sometimes persist into late summer and fall if the weather remains damp and cool enough. If this happens it can do more damage to your lawn. Years with earlier, deeper snows often result in more snow mold growth than the winters that are colder and bring less snow. This is because the early snow blankets the ground and protects the fungus from harsher temperatures.

Have you ever had snow mold in your lawn? How long did it last and what did you do about it?