Watch out for dramatic temperature fluctuations

Springtime can bring rapid and unpredictable shifts in weather that can cause serious damage. One of the most common problems that results during this time period is drought damage.

Fluctuating cold and warm conditions can easily lead to drought stress and damage. The characteristic sign of drought-stressed turf is a scorched appearance that begins on the leaf tips or leaf sheaths, and can progress to destroy the whole leaf. This condition is known as "leaf firing". It occurs when soil…