Common lawn problems include insects, diseases, and weeds.
Particular insects to beware of are cinch bugs, lawn moths, and
grubs. These insects feed on grass blades or roots, which can
damage and even kill the grass. Chemicals can be applied to the
affected lawn to kill these insects without further damaging the
grass. Two common lawn diseases are brownpatch and leaf spots.
Brownpatch is prevalent in hot, humid weather and causes dry,
dead-looking sections throughout the lawn. Conditions causing
the disease include over-watering, poor drainage, and high soil
acidity. Leaf spots can cause severe damage to lawns in some
areas of the country. Applying a fungicide [FUN-jih-side] may
control the disease and stop further damage. Grassy weeds, such
as crabgrass, and broadleafed weeds, such as dandelions, are the
two main types of weeds that can grow in grass that is not thick
enough to crowd out weed growth. By using the appropriate
herbicide for each specific weed problem, weeds can be killed
and kept from spreadin