First, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with your particular type of grass and how it’s supposed to look when healthy. If your grass is supposed to have a dark green color to it but has lately been looking more yellow or brown, then you might have a fungal infection to take care of. Fungus also tends to take hold in circular patterns, so rings of discolored grass are another red flag. Get in the habit of checking your lawn weekly, and take note if any discoloration seems to be spreading.

Another way to check for invasive fungus is to look at individual blades and examine how exactly they’re discolored. Dust-like layers of white, yellow, or gray indicate fungal mold, as do brown and black spots and even threads between blades. Fungus can also infect roots, making excessively soft and moist root systems, so it’s important to check your soil as well.

If you notice that your lawn has been infected by an invasive fungus, it can be treated by applying fungicide to the discolored areas. However, the best option for the overall health of your lawn is to take preventative measures. At Borst Landscape & Design, we work to combat fungus before it has a chance to form by adding phosphite and hydrationA to our organic fertilizer applications in late spring and summer. Contact Borst today and bring the color back to your yard.

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Deep root feeding is a fertilization process which involves feeding nutrients directly into a tree’s root ball through a large spike. Studies have shown that this process can increase the growth rate of trees by 20% through strengthening roots, especially when using the type of organic fertilizer that Borst favors. This sort of feeding allows roots to draw more water, and improves resistance to droughts. Deep root feeding also helps trees overcome mineral deficiencies and prevents fungal infections.

If you’re unsure about whether a tree requires fertilization, there are a few simple signs you can look out for.

1. Very little growth despite sufficient rainfall.
2. Smaller leaves with each passing year.
3. Leaves that are tinged yellow instead of a healthy green.
4. Leaves changing color and falling as early as late August/early September.

In an area like New Jersey with a northern temperate climate, the best time to fertilize your trees is between fall and mid-spring. During this non-growing season, fertilization works to improve the tree’s immune system, enhancing root development and disease resistance. When fertilizing in spring, deep root feeding will also encourage tip and leaf growth.

Though there are gardening supplies that you can purchase yourself to improve the health of your trees, the most effective form of deep root feeding requires the professional tools, expertise, and organic approach of a company like Borst. Contact Borst today to get a head start on your organic spring landscape maintenance projects.

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