Is your lawn starting to look like it’s suffering from a heat stroke? Those circular, straw-colored patches creeping across your once-lush turf might not be from drought—you could be dealing with Summer Patch disease.
At MissionGreen Services, we’re here to help you understand and fight back against this aggressive summer turf disease—and restore your lawn to a thick, healthy, green paradise.
What is Summer Patch?
Summer Patch is a destructive fungal disease that primarily affects Kentucky Bluegrass, a staple in many Northeast lawns. This disease attacks the roots, choking them off from water and nutrients—leading to dead, sunken patches that worsen during hot, humid weather.
It often starts in late spring and becomes most noticeable by mid to late summer—just when you want your lawn looking its best! For additional photos of summer patch, please visit this page on the UMass Amherst Agriculture website.
Signs of Summer Patch
- Circular or irregular straw-colored patches
- Grass easily pulls up from the soil
- Affected areas often form rings, with green grass in the middle
- Worsens during heat and drought stress
How MissionGreen Services Can Help
Fighting Summer Patch takes professional strategy, and that’s where MissionGreen shines:
- Curative and Preventative Fungicide Applications – Our expert team uses high-quality fungicides that target the specific fungus responsible for Summer Patch—helping stop it in its tracks and protect unaffected areas.
- Fall Core Aeration – Compacted soil makes it easier for Summer Patch to take hold. Our core aeration service improves root health, boosts oxygen flow, and reduces the stress that makes your lawn vulnerable.
- Overseeding with Our Exclusive Heat-Tolerant Bluegrass – We don’t just patch—we upgrade. MissionGreen’s proprietary, heat-tolerant Kentucky Bluegrass blend is bred to stand up to summer stress and resist fungal invasion. It’s available only through MissionGreen Services, and it’s a game-changer.
- Customized Lawn Care Programs – Our licensed professionals monitor and tailor your program throughout the season, adjusting based on weather, lawn conditions, and your property’s unique needs.
Why Trust MissionGreen?
At MissionGreen, your lawn is our mission. We don’t just mow or fertilize—we treat your turf like a living system. From soil testing to seeding, disease control to long-term health strategies, we’ve got your back.
Don’t Let Summer Patch Win This Year!
The earlier you act, the better the results. Contact MissionGreen Services today and schedule a free lawn evaluation. Let’s get ahead of Summer Patch—and help your lawn thrive, not just survive. Call us today or visit www.MissionGreenServices.com
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