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Lawn Turning Brown in Athens, Greece: Fungus Likely—Try Fungicide First

Lawn in Athens was green, now spreading brown despite daily watering. Unknown grass type, but symptoms favor fungus (rain + 75–90°F = fungal weather). Watering won’t fix fungus.

Try a fungicide—cheap, easy. If no rain/drought, increase watering to 30–45 min. But don’t water fungus. Get local ag support for ID. Fungus is the leading suspect.

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