{"id":135450,"date":"2025-06-24T16:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=135450"},"modified":"2025-06-26T15:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:29:46","slug":"what-is-leaf-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Leaf Spot in Your Lawn?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leaf spot is a fungal disease that infects stressed grass with unsightly lesions. When left untreated for too long, leaf spot can kill your grass.<\/p>    <p>Knowing the causes of leaf spot diseases, such as excessive moisture or unbalanced nitrogen levels, can help you deal with leaf spot in your lawn. It\u2019s important for homeowners to know how to correctly identify leaf spot and where it occurs to effectively treat their grass.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-3706a750-c934-4f84-8373-2ebf1a6e03d5\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#0-how-to-identify-leaf-spot-disease-in-your-lawn\" style=\"\">How to Identify Leaf Spot Disease in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#1-what-causes-leaf-spot-disease\" style=\"\">What Causes Leaf Spot Disease?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#2-common-grass-types-affected-by-leaf-spot\" style=\"\">Common Grass Types Affected by Leaf Spot<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#3-where-and-when-leaf-spot-occurs\" style=\"\">Where and When Leaf Spot Occurs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#4-prevention-and-treatment\" style=\"\">Prevention and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-leaf-spot\/#5-faq-about-leaf-spot\" style=\"\">FAQ About Leaf Spot<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-how-to-identify-leaf-spot-disease-in-your-lawn\">How to Identify Leaf Spot Disease in Your Lawn<\/h2>    <p>Leaf spot is a fungal pathogen caused by the <em>Bipolaris<\/em> spp.<em> <\/em>and <em>Drechslera<\/em> spp. fungi. As the most common lawn disease in the Northeast, leaf spot is a fast-spreading disease that causes decay. It affects grass roots, shoots, and leaves.<\/p>    <p>Like with any disease, you have to know the symptoms of leaf spot to correctly identify it in your lawn. Watch out for these telltale signs:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Browning or yellowing patches spreading through your yard<\/li>    <li>Black or purple lesions on the grass blades<\/li>    <li>Circular or irregularly shaped lesions<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Leaf spot disease appears in the spring and summertime and is commonly found growing in lawns and golf courses.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>If you have identified leaf spot in your grass and need to get rid of it, call a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">LawnStarter lawn treatment pro<\/a> to treat your lawn for you. Our customers <strong>pay an average of $106 per lawn treatment<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-what-causes-leaf-spot-disease\">What Causes Leaf Spot Disease?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"grass damaged by leaf spot in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-135481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot-656x428.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Drechslera-leaf-spot-768x501.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipmimages.org\/browse\/detail.cfm?imgnum=5356731\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William M. Brown Jr., Bugwood.org<\/a> \/ IpmImages \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0 US<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Improper lawn care is a major cause of leaf spot. When grass is unhealthy, sparse, or improperly cared for, it\u2019s susceptible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/common-lawn-diseases\/\">common lawn diseases<\/a> like leaf spot. Dewy grass also cultivates the ideal climate for leaf spot to take hold in your lawn.<\/p>    <p>Here are some environmental and lawn care factors that encourage leaf spot:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Excess moisture.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-of-overwatering-lawn\/\">Overwatering your lawn<\/a>, watering too late in the evening, high humidity levels, poor drainage in your yard, or wet weather conditions are all factors that create an environment where leaf spot can flourish.<\/li>    <li><strong>Mowing your lawn too short. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-scalping\/\">Lawn scalping<\/a> stresses and weakens grass, making it susceptible to leaf spot.<\/li>    <li><strong>Excess thatch buildup. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-thatch\/\">Thatch in your lawn<\/a> prevents fertilizer from reaching grass roots and inhibits air and water from filtering into the soil.<\/li>    <li><strong><strong>Imbalance in soil nutrients<\/strong>. <\/strong>Too much nitrogen fertilizer in the spring is a common cause, but too little nitrogen and low potassium can also encourage this disease.<\/li>    <li><strong>Poor air circulation. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-compacted-soil\/\">Compacted soil<\/a> or excessive thatch can cause poor air circulation in the soil, which prevents soil from drying out properly.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Lots of shade. <\/strong>Moisture stays around longer in yards where there\u2019s a lot of shade, so shady lawns are more prone to leaf spot disease.<\/li>    <li><strong>Drought stress. <\/strong>Stressed lawns are more susceptible to diseases such as leaf spot.<\/li>    <li><strong>Spring and summer temperatures. <\/strong>Leaf spot emerges in temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>A healthy lawn is a disease-resistant lawn. Any kind of lawn stress weakens your grass and makes it susceptible to lawn diseases, so make sure to keep your lawn healthy with proper lawn maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-lawn-has-too-much-thatch\/\">5 Signs Your Lawn Has Too Much Thatch<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/improve-drainage-in-your-yard\/\">7 Ways to Improve Drainage in Your Yard<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-test-soil-moisture\/\">How to Test Soil Moisture<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-common-grass-types-affected-by-leaf-spot\">Common Grass Types Affected by Leaf Spot<\/h2>    <p>While warm-season grasses like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/centipedegrass-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">centipedegrass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysiagrass<\/a> are susceptible to leaf spot, this disease most commonly affects these cool-season grasses:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/kentucky-bluegrass\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/perennial-ryegrass\/\">Perennial ryegrass<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>If your yard is planted with these types of turfgrass and is infected with leaf spot, you might want to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-leaf-spot-and-melting-out\/#6-plant-resistant-turfgrass\">overseeding with a resistant turfgrass<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-where-and-when-leaf-spot-occurs\">Where and When Leaf Spot Occurs<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Close-up image of a grass lawn showing signs of disease or damage, with a U.S. dime placed on the grass for scale. The grass appears patchy with a mix of green and brownish areas, indicating possible thinning or leaf spot disease.\" class=\"wp-image-135698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/leaf-spot-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipmimages.org\/browse\/detail.cfm?imgnum=5417118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barb Corwin, Turfgrass Diagnostics, Bugwood.org<\/a> \/ Ipmimages<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>To prevent leaf spot from emerging in your lawn, it helps to know what conditions promote the growth of this fungal disease.<\/p>    <p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Leaf spot favors shady conditions where there is a lot of moisture.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>When:<\/strong> Leaf spot emerges during the spring and summer months from March to September. It thrives in humid climates and temperatures that range from 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-prevention-and-treatment\">Prevention and Treatment<\/h2>    <p>Good lawn care practices are the best way to prevent or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-leaf-spot-and-melting-out-2\/\">get rid of leaf spot<\/a>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Irrigate properly. <\/strong>Water deeply 2-3 times a week to promote deep root growth. Avoid overwatering.<\/li>    <li><strong>Don\u2019t scalp your lawn.<\/strong> Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third mowing rule<\/a> and don\u2019t trim your grass lower than 2 inches.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">Aerate your lawn<\/a><strong> to improve air circulation. <\/strong>This helps loosen compacted soil.<\/li>    <li><strong>Avoid fertilizing with excessive amounts of nitrogen. <\/strong>Too much fertilizer can worsen a leaf spot problem.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/types-soil-amendments\/\">Amend your soil<\/a><strong> if it lacks nutrients.<\/strong> Healthy soil promotes healthy grass and makes your lawn resistant to leaf spot disease.<\/li>    <li><strong>Regularly <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-overseed-lawn\/\">overseed your lawn<\/a><strong> with a cultivar that is resistant to leaf spot.<\/strong><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">Dethatch your lawn<\/a><strong> <\/strong>if the thatch level is above 1\/2 inch.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/leaf-removal\/how-to-rake-leaves\/\">Rake the leaves<\/a><strong> on your lawn. <\/strong>Sitting leaves retain moisture, which encourages fungal growth.<\/li>    <li><strong>Use a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-fungicides\/\">lawn fungicide<\/a><strong> to treat your yard.<\/strong><\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Lawns that aren\u2019t properly cared for are at a higher risk of getting leaf spot. When grass is stressed, whether from a lack of lawn maintenance or from drought, it is more vulnerable to fungal diseases.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-fungus-treatments\/\">Lawn Fungus Treatments: Costs, Types, and Do They Work?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-should-i-water-lawn\/\">How Long Should I Water My Lawn?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-often-to-water-lawn\/\">How Often Should I Water My Lawn?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-faq-about-leaf-spot\">FAQ About Leaf Spot<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750488748864\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will Leaf Spot Disease Kill My Entire Lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If left untreated, leaf spot can kill large patches of your lawn during the spring or summer season.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750488759442\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Long Does It Take to See Improvement After Treatment?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It usually takes 2-6 weeks to see improvement after treating leaf spot. Treating leaf spot with fungicides requires repeated applications every 1-2 weeks, and most homeowners will have to apply fungicides 2-3 times.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750488768720\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Leaf Spot Disease Contagious to Other Plants?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Left untreated, leaf spot can spread to other turfgrasses. Leaf spot produces spores that can spread the disease, and it can also be spread by lawn machinery or foot traffic.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-when-to-hire-a-pro\">When to Hire a Pro<\/h2>    <p>Good lawn care practices such as proper mowing, irrigation, aerating, and fertilizing, are all necessary to grow a healthy lawn that is resistant to leaf spot. If your lawn is already infected with leaf spot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">hire lawn treatment pros<\/a>. They will save you the time and trouble of treating your turf\u2019s fungal diseases yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/gray-leaf-spot\/\">Gray Leaf Spot Lawn Disease: How to Identify, Control, and Prevent It<\/a><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-8bf9e3ba-3e4c-41c7-9454-a778c1394f03\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8bf9e3ba-3e4c-41c7-9454-a778c1394f03\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-8bf9e3ba-3e4c-41c7-9454-a778c1394f03\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-8bf9e3ba-3e4c-41c7-9454-a778c1394f03\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/turfpestlab.psu.edu\/pest-profiles\/bipolaris-leaf-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bipolaris Leaf Spots<\/a>.\u201d Turf Pest Diagnostic Laboratory.\u00a0<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/wiki.bugwood.org\/Drechslera_(Melting_out\/Leaf_Spot_of_turfgrasses)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drechslera (Melting Out\/Leaf Spot of Turfgrasses)<\/a>.\u201d By Lee Miller, associate professor of turfgrass pathology. Bugwood Wiki.\u00a0<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/news.uga.edu\/extension-coordinator-offers-ways-to-prevent-the-spread-of-leaf-spot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Extension Coordinator Offers Ways to Prevent the Spread of Leaf Spot<\/a>.\u201d University of Georgia.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/purduelandscapereport.org\/article\/new-turf-pathologist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Turf Pathologist<\/a>.\u201d By Todd W. Abrahamson. Purdue University.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=C891&amp;title=turfgrass-diseases-quick-reference-guide#Helminthosporium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turfgrass Diseases: Quick Reference Guide<\/a>.\u201d By Alfredo Martinez, Extension plant pathologist. University of Georgia Extension.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p>Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turffiles.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC State Cooperative Extension<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leaf spot is a fungal disease that infects stressed grass with unsightly lesions. 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