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Treating Brown Patch in New Dwarf Fescue Sod

Brown patches appearing a month after March sod installation likely indicate brown patch fungus. Organic treatment: spray baking soda (¼ cup per 1–2 gallons water) or apply corn gluten meal (fungicide + fertilizer). No synthetic fungicide needed.

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