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Posted on February 20, 2010 by Tim Milward
What is Fusarium
Fusarium is a fungus which, although harmless, causes patches of discolouration and bare patches in lawns. When fusarium first appears in a lawn, you may notice small, brown spots which rapidly spread and leave behind dead patches of grass.
This fungal disease is most often noticed in Autumn, usually October onwards but also in [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2010 by Tim Milward
What is Red Thread
Red thread is a common lawn disease caused by a fungus. The first signs of red thread infestation is small circular pink or bleached looking patches in the lawn. The disease if left unchecked can rapidly expand into larger patches, leaving behind dead grass.
If you look closely at infected areas; small, red [...]
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