Why is My Yard Covered in Spider Webs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Spider](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-Is-My-Yard-Covered-In-Spider-Webs.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSpider webs on your lawn, as mentioned above, is indicative of the Dollar Spot Fungus. This fungus is notorious in damp regions such as Alaska, Mississippi, Iowa, and more and gets its name from the brown spots it creates in the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spots start small and within a matter of days start growing. Initially, the sport can be as small as a penny and within three days can increase in size, growing up to the size of a dollar. This is when you may start noticing them if you\u2019re someone who keeps their nose close to the grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you have someone else caring for your lawn or simply don\u2019t have the time to pay that much attention to your lawn, you will notice them when they are a week or two old and start developing an \u2018irregular\u2019 shape. The grass will die off from those spots and resemble spots left behind by draughts<\/strong>. Amateur gardeners may find themselves watering these spots, in particular, hence giving more food to the fungi. This will make the problem much worse. When you water your lawn, you will find that your grass is covered with spiderwebs; and that is when you know that the dollar spot fungus is plaguing your lawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThere are two culprits behind the infestation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Lanzia<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and<\/li>
- Moellerodiscus<\/u><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
These organisms are <\/strong>always <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>present in a lawn and are a part of the organisms that take part in the breaking down of fertilizer you add to your grass. They don\u2019t normally start forming \u2018cobwebs\u2019 on your grass until your lawn comes under stress, particularly because of a loss of inadequate nitrogen. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen nitrogen is low, the chain reaction begins \u2013 especially if the law is being cared for by someone who doesn\u2019t know what they are doing. Things become worse from then on as drought, overwatering, mowing too much, mowing too little, heavy thatch, improper aeration, and other external circumstances can contribute directly to worsening the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the day or sunset, you might not see as many spider webs on your lawn as you see early in the morning. This is especially true for warm days and cold nights, where fungi grow rapidly and take hold of your grass \u2013 or even your plants if the problem becomes too severe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What To Do About Spider Webs in My Yard?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the best and most effective actions you can take to avoid this problem is to keep your eyes on the grass and identify any patches, or simply take a good look at your lawn when you are leaving for office or school. If you start seeing spider webs in your yard, you should consider using fungicides<\/strong>. The alternative is to change the topsoil completely along with the grass and plants where the fungi or their spores may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, remember to fertilize your lawn regularly and use only the amount your fertilizer\u2019s label suggests. Remember, while too little fertilizer can lead to stunted growth or spider webs in your yard, using too much fertilizer can burn your plants because of excess nitrogen \u2013 not to mention how it will attract snails, moths, and other pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should consider watering your lawn once every week when there is no rain because much like any other fungi, the dollar spot fungus also thrives on water.<\/strong> Your grass may suffer slightly but your more established plants will survive and thrive as the fungus finally starts to die off and release nutrients for your plants to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs an added measure, it is best to water your lawn early in the day. This is so that excess water may evaporate easily before nightfall while the rest gets absorbed in the ground. This will ensure that there is little to no damp space in your yard, effectively mitigating all chances of the fungi to spread or release spores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you find that there is any excess thatch in your lawn, you would be well-advised to remove that to allow for air to pass through the grass below it properly and dry out the place. This will also give you the added benefit of reducing places where pests, fungi, and other life could thrive instead of grass, livening up your lawn further. Furthermore, by removing excess thatch you also ensure that the fertilizer you are adding gets seeped into the ground better and reaches the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And finally, there is the option of using fungicides<\/strong>. Using anti-fungal sprays should never be your first choice, especially if you have children or pets that play in your yard \u2013 or even if you simply like to stroll in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFungicides are only recommended when you have done all you could to get the fungi under control without chemicals but still aren\u2019t able to get rid of them. Here are some fungicides that you can use for dollar spot control in turf;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Bacillus licheniformis. Apply on 3 to 14 day-intervals. The common name for this is EcoGuard.<\/li>
- Boscalid. Apply on 14 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Emerald.<\/li>
- Chlorothalonil. Apply on 7 to 14 day-intervals. The common name for this is Daconil Ultrex<\/a>.<\/li>
- Fenarimol. Apply on 10 to 30 day-intervals. The common name for this is Rubigan.<\/li>
- Iprodione. Apply on 14 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Chipco 26019<\/li>
- Mancozeb. Apply on 7 to 14 day-intervals. The common name for this is Fore.<\/li>
- Myclobutanil. Apply on 14 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Eagle.<\/li>
- Propiconazole. Apply on 7 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Banner MAXX.<\/li>
- Pyraclostrobin. Apply on 14 day-intervals. The common name for this is Insignia.<\/li>
- Thiophanate-Methyl. Apply on 10 to 21 day-intervals. The common name for this is Cleary\u2019s 3336<\/a>.<\/li>
- Thiram. Apply on 7 to 10 day-intervals. The common name for this is Sportrete.<\/li>
- Triadimefon. Apply on 14 to 30 day-intervals. The common name for this is Bayleton.<\/li>
- Trichoderma Harzianum. Apply on 7 to 14 day-intervals. The common name for this is Bio-trek.<\/li>
- Triticonazole. Apply on 14 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Trinity.<\/li>
- Vinclozolin. Apply on 14 to 28 day-intervals. The common name for this is Curalan.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Whenever you buy a fungicide, make sure you follow the instructions on its label. Some can also be harmful to nearby wildlife or aquatic life, so this is worth checking before buying a specific type of fungicide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSpider webs on your lawn, as mentioned above, is indicative of the Dollar Spot Fungus. This fungus is notorious in damp regions such as Alaska, Mississippi, Iowa, and more and gets its name from the brown spots it creates in the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spots start small and within a matter of days start growing. Initially, the sport can be as small as a penny and within three days can increase in size, growing up to the size of a dollar. This is when you may start noticing them if you\u2019re someone who keeps their nose close to the grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if you have someone else caring for your lawn or simply don\u2019t have the time to pay that much attention to your lawn, you will notice them when they are a week or two old and start developing an \u2018irregular\u2019 shape. The grass will die off from those spots and resemble spots left behind by draughts<\/strong>. Amateur gardeners may find themselves watering these spots, in particular, hence giving more food to the fungi. This will make the problem much worse. When you water your lawn, you will find that your grass is covered with spiderwebs; and that is when you know that the dollar spot fungus is plaguing your lawn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two culprits behind the infestation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These organisms are <\/strong>always <\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong>present in a lawn and are a part of the organisms that take part in the breaking down of fertilizer you add to your grass. They don\u2019t normally start forming \u2018cobwebs\u2019 on your grass until your lawn comes under stress, particularly because of a loss of inadequate nitrogen. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When nitrogen is low, the chain reaction begins \u2013 especially if the law is being cared for by someone who doesn\u2019t know what they are doing. Things become worse from then on as drought, overwatering, mowing too much, mowing too little, heavy thatch, improper aeration, and other external circumstances can contribute directly to worsening the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the day or sunset, you might not see as many spider webs on your lawn as you see early in the morning. This is especially true for warm days and cold nights, where fungi grow rapidly and take hold of your grass \u2013 or even your plants if the problem becomes too severe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best and most effective actions you can take to avoid this problem is to keep your eyes on the grass and identify any patches, or simply take a good look at your lawn when you are leaving for office or school. If you start seeing spider webs in your yard, you should consider using fungicides<\/strong>. The alternative is to change the topsoil completely along with the grass and plants where the fungi or their spores may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, remember to fertilize your lawn regularly and use only the amount your fertilizer\u2019s label suggests. Remember, while too little fertilizer can lead to stunted growth or spider webs in your yard, using too much fertilizer can burn your plants because of excess nitrogen \u2013 not to mention how it will attract snails, moths, and other pests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You should consider watering your lawn once every week when there is no rain because much like any other fungi, the dollar spot fungus also thrives on water.<\/strong> Your grass may suffer slightly but your more established plants will survive and thrive as the fungus finally starts to die off and release nutrients for your plants to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an added measure, it is best to water your lawn early in the day. This is so that excess water may evaporate easily before nightfall while the rest gets absorbed in the ground. This will ensure that there is little to no damp space in your yard, effectively mitigating all chances of the fungi to spread or release spores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find that there is any excess thatch in your lawn, you would be well-advised to remove that to allow for air to pass through the grass below it properly and dry out the place. This will also give you the added benefit of reducing places where pests, fungi, and other life could thrive instead of grass, livening up your lawn further. Furthermore, by removing excess thatch you also ensure that the fertilizer you are adding gets seeped into the ground better and reaches the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And finally, there is the option of using fungicides<\/strong>. Using anti-fungal sprays should never be your first choice, especially if you have children or pets that play in your yard \u2013 or even if you simply like to stroll in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fungicides are only recommended when you have done all you could to get the fungi under control without chemicals but still aren\u2019t able to get rid of them. Here are some fungicides that you can use for dollar spot control in turf;<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whenever you buy a fungicide, make sure you follow the instructions on its label. Some can also be harmful to nearby wildlife or aquatic life, so this is worth checking before buying a specific type of fungicide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What To Do About Spider Webs in My Yard?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n