Root rot

Root rot occurs primarily in New Lawn Installation or Overseeding and is rather rare on established lawns.

Causes of Root Rot

The most common causes are unfavorable growing conditions and poor care:

– Overfertilization, especially with young grasses
– Drought stress caused by insufficient or irregular watering
– highly compacted soil
– severe lawn thatch
– limited soil aeration

An infestation is generally Available year-round, but it occurs particularly frequently during periods of stress in young plants.

Typical Symptoms

Root rot can be identified by the following characteristics:

– Blades of grass hang limply down
– The plants look slimy or glassy
– the root collar is discolored and dried out
– When there is sufficient moisture, white fungal mycelium is visible
– Infested grasses can be pulled out of the ground very easily

Preventive Measures

Root rot can usually be easily prevented with proper care:

– balanced and needs-based fertilization
– Do not overapply, especially in new plantings and when reseeding
– Consistent and adequate irrigation to prevent drought stress
– Improving soil permeability (e.g., by adding sand or aerating the soil)
– Removing thatch from the lawn
– Avoid soil compaction