How Do You Prevent Pink Snow Mold?
Pink Snow Mold is a fungus-induced disease that affects cool season grasses during cool, wet conditions. The disease appears as a thin layer of pink, cottony growth on grass blades and it causes circular patches to form on a lawn. In severe cases, the pink snow mold can affect the crown and cause root rot. Unfortunately, there is no quick form of mold removal when it comes to a disease like pink snow mold, only the best cultural practices prevent pink snow mold. Remove decaying plant matter from the lawn in fall. The disease thrives in moist conditions and leaves have an insulating effect on pink snow mold. Rake the matted grass in affected areas and pick up any leaves on the lawn where pink snow mold can hide. Mow the lawn until it stops growing in the fall. Taller blades are more vulnerable to pink snow mold. Avoid fertilizer applications in the fall. The nitrogen in most fertilizer stimulates growth before the grass goes dormant for the season. The problem is that the new grass is t
