{"id":47859,"date":"2022-06-26T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T15:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=47859"},"modified":"2025-06-24T18:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:41:58","slug":"get-rid-of-dollar-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Dollar Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Those silver-dollar-like tan spots scattered on your lawn are not only unsightly \u2014 they\u2019re a sign that dollar spot disease is taking hold.<\/p>    <p>A common lawn disease that tests homeowners&#8217; patience, dollar spot spreads through threads of white mycelium, turning small patches into large, brown areas that can take over the lawn. According to our expert, the good news is it\u2019s entirely manageable if you know how to get rid of dollar spot fungi with proper lawn care practices and fungicides.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-620b00b3-7190-4d1c-870d-bd210f085fe6\" 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\" style=\"\">Tested methods to control dollar spot include:<\/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\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#0-apply-nitrogen-fertilizer\" style=\"\">Apply Nitrogen Fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#1-fix-your-watering-schedule\" style=\"\">Fix Your Watering Schedule<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#2-raise-your-mowing-height\" style=\"\">Raise Your Mowing Height<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#3-apply-fungicide-treatment\" style=\"\">Apply Fungicide Treatment<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#4-remove-thatch\" style=\"\">Remove Thatch<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#5-improve-soil-drainage\" style=\"\">Improve Soil Drainage<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#6-overseed-with-resistant-grass-varieties\" style=\"\">Overseed With Resistant Grass Varieties<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/get-rid-of-dollar-spot\/#7-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-apply-nitrogen-fertilizer\">Apply Nitrogen Fertilizer<\/h2>    <p><strong>Proper nutrition is critical for disease resistance. <\/strong>As<strong> <\/strong>Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza, professor and Extension specialist at the University of Georgia&#8217;s Department of Plant Pathology, puts it, \u201cSound soil nutrition and appropriate soil fertility [especially proper nitrogen and potassium amounts] are the foundations of dollar spot prevention.\u201d<\/p>    <p>To get your nitrogen levels right:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Learn your grass\u2019s nitrogen requirements (they differ by turf type).&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Watch for signs of nitrogen deficiency (yellowing in older, lower leaves).<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-use-soil-test-kit\/\">Test the soil<\/a> (also check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-does-potassium-do-for-lawns\/\">potassium<\/a> and phosphorus levels, essential for disease resistance).&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Mainly a spring and fall disease, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-dollar-spot\/\">dollar spot<\/a> thrives while temperatures stay between 60 F and 85 F, so if infested, your lawn will first show signs in spring to early summer, depending on where you live. There\u2019s a higher risk of infestation when heavy dew covers the lawn in the&nbsp; morning.<\/p>    <p><strong>To prevent nitrogen deficiency at the most critical time, schedule a fertilizer application at the beginning of the growing season:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Early to mid-spring for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/cool-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">cool-season grasses<\/a><\/li>    <li>Late spring or early summer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/warm-season-grass-growing-guide\/\">warm-season grasses<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>This strategic feeding promotes vigorous foliar growth during the peak infestation period, essentially helping your turf outgrow the disease.&nbsp;<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Protect your lawn from dollar spot disease with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">professional lawn treatments<\/a>. <strong>Our pros treat lawns for an average of $106 per visit<\/strong> and keep your turf disease-free year-round.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>Nitrogen applications can also be used as part of the dollar spot fungus treatment, but be careful not to overdo it. <\/strong>According to<strong> <\/strong>Martinez-Espinoza, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/can-you-over-fertilize-lawn\/\">over-fertilization<\/a> can also trigger fungal diseases and lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/pythium-blight\/\">Pythium blight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/large-patch-lawn-disease\/\">Rhizoctonia large patch<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fighting-brown-patch-other-summer-lawn-fungus-diseases\/\">brown patch<\/a> outbreaks.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/different-nitrogen-sources-for-the-lawn\/\">6 Different Nitrogen Sources for the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/why-soil-testing-is-important-for-lawn\/\">9 Reasons Why Soil Testing Is Important for the Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-read-soil-test-report\/\">How to Read a Soil Test Report<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-fix-your-watering-schedule\">Fix Your Watering Schedule<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn.jpeg\" alt=\"young man watering backyard lawn \" class=\"wp-image-135328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/young-man-watering-lawn-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/young-man-watering-backyard-lawn\/64668099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">michaeljung<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Dry soil is as dangerous as prolonged leaf wetness.<strong> <\/strong>As Martinez-Espinoza explains, drought stress increases the risk of fungal infection, especially when you combine \u201cdry soil [and] humidity on the canopy,\u201d which pairs weakened grass with thriving dollar spot fungus.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>To limit dollar spot infestations and keep the grass strong, follow these 3 rules:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-often-to-water-lawn\/\">Water deeply and less often<\/a> to promote deep roots and minimize leaf wetness.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-best-time-water-lawn-in-hot-weather\/\">Water the lawn early in the morning<\/a>, before sunrise.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Avoid evening watering to limit leaf wetness during the nighttime hours.<\/li> <\/ol>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-your-lawn-needs-watering\/\">8 Signs Your Lawn Needs Watering<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-long-to-water-lawn-summer\/\">How Long to Water Your Lawn in Summer<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-raise-your-mowing-height\">Raise Your Mowing Height<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"One third rule illustration\" class=\"wp-image-52799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_ls-one-third-rule-illustration-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Infographic by Juan Rodriguez <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Dollar spot fungi are most aggressive in golf courses where excessive low-mowing stresses the grass. Use the reverse strategy to protect your lawn: <strong>raise the mowing height<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Why does it work? With longer leaves available for photosynthesis, tall turfgrass has more energy to fight off dollar spot, and fungi need more time to reach the plant\u2019s crown. The crown is the turfgrass\u2019s growth point, so the plant dies if it\u2019s severely damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>A good rule of thumb is to keep your turfgrass 2 to 3 inches tall<\/strong>, but the recommended mowing height varies with the type of turfgrass. Check the best height for your turf type in LawnStarter\u2019s guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-mow-a-lawn\/\">How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way<\/a>.<\/p>    <p>I also follow these simple mowing rules:<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/why-you-shouldnt-mow-wet-grass\/\">Don\u2019t mow wet grass<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Don\u2019t cut more than 1\/3 of the blade (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-one-third-rule-mowing-grass\/\">one-third rule<\/a>).<\/li>    <li>Keep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/how-to-sharpen-lawn-mower-blades\/\">the mower blades sharp<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Mow the infected areas last and dispose of the grass clippings.<\/li>    <li>Disinfect the mower, shoes, and clothing after walking on diseased grass.<\/li> <\/ol>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">Give your lawn a professional cut<\/a> to keep it strong and healthy. <strong>Our pros charge an average of $48 per visit<\/strong> to mow a small lawn and leave behind a neat green carpet.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/cost\/lawn-mowing-price\/\">How Much Does Lawn Mowing Cost?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-mowing-mistakes\/\">13 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-apply-fungicide-treatment\">Apply Fungicide Treatment<\/h2>    <p><strong>Dollar spot fungi are well-known for developing resistance to traditional fungicides, so the products you buy from the garden store may not work.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p>According to Martinez-Espinoza, homeowners have limited access to effective fungicides for managing dollar spot and should rely on proper lawn care practices and selecting disease-resistant varieties as their primary strategy to control this disease.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot.jpg\" alt=\"A lawn with numerous small, circular brown patches caused by dollar spot fungus, showing irregular turf damage\" class=\"wp-image-135406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot-656x392.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dollar-spot-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/plantpath.caes.uga.edu\/people\/faculty\/alfredo-martinez.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza<\/a> \/ University of Georgia<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>The good news is that dollar spot fungicide resistance is not equally developed across the country or across turfgrass species, so you can still try to treat the lawn with home-use dollar spot fungicides if you:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Follow the application instructions carefully.<\/li>    <li>Monitor the results according to the timeline indicated on the package to ensure it works<\/li>    <li>Change the dollar spot fungicide periodically to prevent the fungi from developing resistance.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Most often, fungicides are applied as a curative method when signs of dollar spot are visible on the lawn, but preventive application can also help \u2014 spreading a dollar spot fungicide in the spring, before air temperatures rise above 60 F, can limit outbreaks later in the season.<\/p>    <p>How do you get rid of dollar spot fungus organically? Homeowners who want to avoid harsh chemicals can use biofungicides, such as Rhapsody and Regalia. These products work best as preventive treatments, so make sure to apply them before the onset of dollar spot or as soon as you see signs of infection.<\/p>    <p>Other organic options include natural fungicides, such as those made with neem oil.<\/p>    <p>However, in severe infestations that spread across large areas in your lawn, it\u2019s usually best to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">hire a lawn treatment expert<\/a> \u2014 pros have access to more potent fungicides not available for DIY applications.<\/p>    <p><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-fungicides\/\">8 Best Lawn Fungicides [Reviews]<\/a><\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-remove-thatch\">Remove Thatch<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1.jpeg\" alt=\"thatch over grass in a lawn \" class=\"wp-image-128174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1-656x437.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/thatch-in-lawn-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/debris-left-over-by-an-electric-lawn-dethatcher\/309606598?asset_id=309606598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ingo Bartussek<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><strong>Thick thatch shelters dollar spot fungi during winter and spreads them to healthy grass in the spring.<\/strong><\/p>    <p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-thatch\/\">layer of dead and living grass<\/a> that forms above the soil can compromise soil drainage, preventing water and nutrients from reaching the grass roots. Your solution: Remove thatch thicker than 0.5 inches <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/when-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">in fall or spring<\/a>, when the grass is actively growing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>The most popular methods are dethatching and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/verticutting\">vertical mowing<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Martinez-Espinoza also recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/guide-topdressing-lawn-grass\/\">topdressing the lawn<\/a>, which involves spreading a thin layer of topsoil either after dethatching or aerating, or as a standalone treatment.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>Added topsoil brings in microbes that speed up decomposition and loosen the thatch. Choose a topsoil that fits your lawn\u2019s soil type \u2014 most commercial topsoils are a mixture of sand, clay and decomposed organic matter.<\/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\/cost\/lawn-dethatching-price\/\">How Much Does Lawn Dethatching Cost?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-improve-soil-drainage\">Improve Soil Drainage<\/h2>    <p>Dense, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/signs-compacted-soil\/\">compacted soil<\/a> prevents the plant from accessing water, nutrients, and oxygen. It compromises growth, but also slows down recovery from fungal diseases, such as dollar spot.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Try to stick a screwdriver into moist soil in your lawn. If you struggle, the soil is compacted. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fix-compacted-soil\/\">fix compacted soil<\/a>:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-is-core-aeration\/\">Core aerate<\/a> the lawn.<\/li>    <li>Topdress the lawn with a 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch layer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-compost\/\">compost<\/a>.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-overseed-with-resistant-grass-varieties\">Overseed With Resistant Grass Varieties<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gardener repairing lawn grass\" class=\"wp-image-128853\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-656x452.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/overseeding-grass-1-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/pt\/image-photo\/gardener-repairing-lawn-grass-after-crippling-1093866116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Tall fescue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/perennial-ryegrass\/\">perennial ryegrass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/fine-fescue\/\">fine fescues<\/a> are typically known to better withstand this disease, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/kentucky-bluegrass\/\">Kentucky bluegrass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-grow-creeping-bentgrass\/\">creeping bentgrass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Zoysia<\/a>, and seashore paspalum are more susceptible to dollar spot disease.<\/p>    <p>However, <strong>for all species, dollar spot resistance differs between cultivars, so focus on finding specific varieties created to resist this disease.<\/strong> A few examples are:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Kentucky bluegrass \u2018Midnight\u2019<\/li>    <li>Perennial ryegrass \u2018Silver Dollar\u2019&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Bermudagrass \u2018Mirage 2\u2019<\/li>    <li>Hard fescue \u2018Gladiator\u2019<\/li>    <li>Zoysia \u2018Compadre\u2019<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>The best approach is to contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.org\/find-cooperative-extension-in-your-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local County Extension Office<\/a> and inquire about the optimal mix of cultivars for growing a dollar spot-resistant lawn. Matching the species and cultivar to your local climate makes the grass more resilient and easier to care for.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750478302967\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Long Does it Take to Treat Dollar Spot Completely?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Treating dollar spot disease completely takes at least 1 to 2 months from the time you apply fungicides and depends on numerous factors, including infection severity, soil quality, and proper cultural practices.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1750478311011\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Identify Dollar Spot on My Lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To identify dollar spot in your lawn, look for:<br\/><br\/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Small, round, silver-dollar-like bleached spots, 1 to 5 inches wide<br\/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Tan hourglass-like leaf lesions with a reddish-brown edge<br\/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> Larger patches of tan grass<br\/><strong>\u2022<\/strong> White, cobweb-like mycelium on the grass on dewy mornings.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-when-to-call-a-professional\">When to Call a Professional<\/h3>    <p>If you\u2019ve tried lawn care practices and traditional fungicides for more than a month with no results, and now the damage covers more than 25% of the lawn, it\u2019s time to call in the cavalry. Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\/lawn-treatment\">lawn treatment pro<\/a> near you with LawnStarter and start healing your lawn today.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-314cc0db-9869-481d-bee6-13e5b981b2fb\" 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-0-314cc0db-9869-481d-bee6-13e5b981b2fb\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-314cc0db-9869-481d-bee6-13e5b981b2fb\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:\u00a0<\/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-0-314cc0db-9869-481d-bee6-13e5b981b2fb\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/plantpath.caes.uga.edu\/people\/faculty\/alfredo-martinez.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza<\/a>, professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Extension specialist at the University of Georgia, Griffin, GA. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tee-2-green.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/213.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultural Practices to Minimize Dollar Spot on Creeping Bentgrass<\/a>.\u201d By plant science specialists Alex Ellram, Brian Horgan, and Brent Hulke. Golf Course Management, 2007.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/agriculture-food-environment\/turf\/management-updates-may-19-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dollar Spot Already Returning in 2025: Be Prepared<\/a>.\u201d By Geunhwa Jung, professor of turfgrass pathology. University of Massachusetts.\u00a0<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.caes.uga.edu\/extension\/publications\/files\/pdf\/C%201091_3.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dollar Spot Of Turfgrasses In Georgia: Identification and Control<\/a>.\u201d By plant pathology experts Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza, Elizabeth Little, Kimberly Toal, and Brian Vermeer. University of Georgia.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/dollar-spot-warm-season-turf-grasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dollar Spot of Warm-Season Turfgrasses<\/a>.\u201d By Alan Henn, Extension professor, Missouri State University Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/utia.tennessee.edu\/publications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/269\/2023\/10\/W159-B.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turfgrass Selection Bluegrasses<\/a>.\u201d By Tom Samples, professor, and John Sorochan, associate professor of plant sciences. 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