skip to main content
Get Ideas
Photos
Stories
Discussions
Houzz TV
Houzz Research
Shop Products
    Shop Curated Bathroom Vanities
Looking for the perfect gift? Send a Houzz Gift Card!
Lighting Sale Sale
ON SALE - UP TO 75% OFF
Shop Promo Banner
Sign In
Join as a Pro
Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros
Join as a Pro
Houzz Logo Print
Explore DiscussionsFeatured Home DiscussionsFeatured Garden Discussions
Lawn Care
trassier

What is this killing my grass?

trassier
9 years ago

Over the past few days I have noticed 5 spots like this on my grass. Each spot is about 5 inches around and after a few days the affected blades of grass turn black. Is this an insect or a fungus? Anyone know how to treat this?

Comments (3)

Related Stories
HOUSEPLANTS8 Houseplants You Can't Kill
By J. Peterson Garden Design
They're forgiving and let you forget. Houseplants don't get any easier than this
Full Story
44
COLORWhen Color Could Kill: Stories From the History of Paint
By Victoria Finlay
Delve into paint's storied past — what you learn about its history and modern incarnations may surprise you
Full Story
19
GARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Purple Needle Grass, California’s State Grass
By Debbie Ballentine
The long-lived, drought-tolerant Stipa pulchra is as admired for its benefits as for its good looks
Full Story
23
LANDSCAPE DESIGNIs It Time to Consider Fake Grass?
By J. Peterson Garden Design
With more realistic-looking options than ever, synthetic turf can be a boon. Find the benefits and an installation how-to here
Full Story
234
PLANTING IDEASCreate High-Impact Container Gardens With Grasses
By Olander Garden Design
When it comes to adding drama, texture and panache to a pot, these strappy species are hard to beat
Full Story
17
GRASSES10 Ways to Use Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape
By Laura Gaskill
These low-maintenance plants can add beauty, texture and privacy to any size garden
Full Story
89
GARDENING GUIDES5 Great Grasses for a New Lawn
By J. Peterson Garden Design
Learn about maintenance, wear tolerance, ideal climate and more for these top turf choices to pick the right one for you
Full Story
26
GARDENING GUIDESMeet the Grass-Carrying Wasp, a Gentle Pollinator of Summer Flowers
By Pollination Press LLC
These fascinating insects nest in wood cavities and hollow plant stems
Full Story
20
INSPIRING GARDENSInside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden
By Annie Thornton
New drought-tolerant plantings and outdoor gathering spaces help this California backyard take in the view without wasting space or water
Full Story
96
GARDENING GUIDESHerb Garden Essentials: Grow Your Own Delicious Mint
By Marianne Lipanovich
Pull out a pot for this one. Mint's spreading habit and hard-to-kill nature can be a blessing — if you're properly prepared
Full Story
29
Sponsored
J.S. Brown & Co.
Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars77 Reviews
Columbus Leading Full Service Design Build Firm
More Discussions
Ran out of time, should I rake over grass seed the next day?
3
Giardia Prevention Help
2
plastic netting implanted in lawn!
2
Every spring and fall with pre-emergent, but still lot weeds???
3
Plastic netting in lawn starter
2