Oh no…… my lawn has SNOW MOLD!!

Now that the snow has finally melted and warmer temperatures are upon us, many lawns are showing signs of a common fungal disease called snow mold (gray snow mold in particular).

Snow mold is a lawn disease normally found in late winter/early spring, while the last snow piles melt away and temperatures go above freezing (+32 degrees). The fungi causing the issue will stay active in the soil when temperatures are in the 30 to 45 degree range. When we experience a mild winter with little or no snow, the fungi will remain inactive in the soil and will not be a problem for your lawn.

We highly recommend repairing any/all fungal stressed areas with a disease resistant blend of premium grass seed to rebuild over all turf density.

Please be sure to contact Pacocha Landscaping Services, Inc. with any lawn related questions or concerns you may have.  We would be very happy to help!