Lawn Disease · Austin, Texas
Gray Leaf Spot
St. Augustine in hot, humid summer weather, especially in shade and on newly laid sod.
Quick answerMagic Pest & Lawn treats gray leaf spot in Austin lawns through its lawn program: pre-emergent, post-emergent, and fertilizer in about 3 visits a year, with visits starting at $90. No contract. Call or text 512-203-0525.
How to recognize it
Small, diamond-shaped gray-brown spots with a darker border on St. Augustine blades. Heavy cases make the lawn look scorched.
Why it shows up
Hot, humid nights and high nitrogen fertilizer fuel it.
How we treat it
A fungicide treatment and adjustments to fertilizer timing.
What you can do
- Avoid summer nitrogen on St. Augustine
- Water early in the day
Where we treat gray leaf spot
Season in Central Texas: Active May–Oct; peak Jun–Sep.
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