Identifying Summer Lawn Fungus in Saint James & Setauket

The Perfect Recipe for Trouble

High humidity and warm nights make Saint James, Setauket, and East Setauket a perfect breeding ground for lawn fungus. If you've noticed perfectly circular brown spots in your turf, that's likely "Brown Patch." Small, coin-sized spots point to "Dollar Spot." Both thrive in the same conditions — and both are more common this time of year than most homeowners realize.

A Simple Adjustment to Your Routine

Fungus takes hold when grass stays wet for too long, and watering late at night is one of the most common culprits. The fix is simple:

• Timing is Everything: Water in the early morning, between 4 AM and 8 AM, so the sun has time to dry the blades quickly. Overnight moisture is what gives fungus the window it needs to spread.
• Professional Identification: If spots keep coming back, don't guess with a store-bought spray. Brown Patch and Dollar Spot need different treatments, and applying the wrong one can waste money without solving the problem. We can identify the specific fungus on your lawn and apply the right treatment to stop it in its tracks.

A small watering adjustment now can save you a much bigger headache — and a much browner lawn — later in the season.