Blog: Keeping Your Florida Lawn Healthy — and Fungus-Free!

If your Florida lawn suddenly looks patchy or dull, fungus might be the hidden culprit. Here are my best local tips to help you spot, prevent, and treat lawn fungus so your yard can look lush and healthy again.

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Keeping Your Florida Lawn Healthy — and Fungus-Free!

Hi friends! Katherine here from Blooms in Grace 🌸 If you live anywhere in Southwest Florida, you’ve probably noticed that our lawns have a mind of their own. One week they look amazing… and the next, they start turning brown or patchy for no clear reason.

More often than not, the problem isn’t your watering or mowing — it’s fungus.Yes, that sneaky, frustrating kind that loves Florida’s warmth and humidity just as much as we do.

But don’t worry — I’ve seen this so many times over the years, and there are definitely ways to keep your grass green, strong, and fungus-free. Let’s talk about it.

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Why Lawn Fungus Is So Common in Florida

Florida’s weather can be both a blessing and a challenge for lawns.All that sunshine, rain, and humidity creates the perfect setup for certain types of lawn fungus — like Brown Patch, Dollar Spot, and Gray Leaf Spot — especially in grasses like St. Augustine or Zoysia.

If your yard stays damp for too long or doesn’t get enough airflow, fungus can spread fast. And once it starts, it changes the look of your lawn almost overnight.

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How to Tell If Your Lawn Has Fungus

You don’t have to be an expert to spot the signs — here’s what to look for:

• Yellow, brown, or gray circles or patches that seem to grow day by day

• Grass that feels mushy or slimy after watering or rain

• Blades with small dark spots or edges that look burned

• Uneven patches where the grass looks thinner or duller

  
  

If you see these, don’t panic! Catching it early makes a huge difference.

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Simple Tips to Prevent Lawn Fungus

A healthy lawn is your best defense. Here’s what we always tell our clients (and do in our own yard!):

1. Water Early, Not Often

Try watering early in the morning — around sunrise is perfect. Avoid watering at night; it leaves the grass wet for too long and invites fungus. Most lawns only need about an inch of water per week, even in Florida.

2. Keep Mowing Simple

Make sure your mower blades are sharp, and don’t cut too short.If the grass is wet, skip mowing that day — mowing wet grass spreads fungus faster.

3. Feed and Aerate

Use a balanced fertilizer to strengthen the roots.And if your soil feels compacted, aeration can help your lawn breathe and absorb nutrients better.

4. Get a Professional Check

Sometimes, despite doing everything right, fungus still shows up — and that’s okay!In those cases, a professional fungicide treatment can stop it in its tracks. We do this regularly for our clients, and it makes a big difference when applied at the right time.

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How Blooms in Grace Can Help

At Blooms in Grace, our team loves helping local homeowners keep their lawns in top shape. We understand how Florida’s unique climate affects your grass, and we know the little details that make a big difference.

Whether you need routine maintenance, help recovering from fungus, or just a second opinion on what’s going on with your yard — we’re here for you.

💚 Let’s bring your lawn back to life — beautiful, healthy, and full of grace. Contact us today for a visit or free lawn assessment. 239-470-7882