more... > Home Gardening > Lawns > Disease & Pest Management > Fall Is for Football... and Brown Patch! [Image: Photo of early stages of brown patch on St. Augustinegrass.] Fall is the time to treat for brown patch, the most common disease on warm-season turfgrasses. Weed and Feed Damage [Image: yellow] Weeding and feeding are two different operations. Sometimes they can be done in combination, but not always and not for best results. Lawn Weed Control Materials [Image: herbicides] Herbicides listed in our weed control guide for home lawn use with general application. Home Lawn Chemical Weed Control Guide [Image: weed control] Here is a chart of hebicides for home lawn use.  more articles... Fairy Rings and Mushrooms in Lawns [Image: Mushroom and Fairy Rings in Lawns] We often see lawns with mushrooms or doughnut rings of dying or dark green grass. These are referred to as "fairy rings." This publication includes information on how to control fairy rings in your lawn. Weed Science and Consumer Products for Lawn & Landscape Weeds [Image: image] Weed science priciples and weed control products for homeowners found at garden retail outlets. Slime Mold ‘Sinister,’ But Not Harmful To Lawn Even though Louisiana falls are usually dry, rain eventually comes. After long, extended wet periods, a sinister looking fungus or slime may appear, attacking lawns in the cooler season ahead. Mole Crickets [Image: Mole Crickets] Mole crickets cause millions of dollars in turf and grass damage each year. Their burrowing in the soil breaks up the soil and causes roots to dry out. Identification, life cycle and control included. Investigating Problem Turfs Turf problems can be categorized as cultural (man-made), environmental or pest-related. Often two or more of these factors contribute to the problem. Moles in the Lawn and Landscape Controlling and trapping moles require a little time and patience. Your success with controlling moles depends on locating active runways and the proper placement of a trap. Slime Mold Crust on Your Turfgrass [Image: Slime Mold Crust on Turfgrass] This publication includes information on the life cycle, damage and control of slime mold on turfgrass. Louisiana Lawns Fact Sheet: The Centipede Decline Problem Centipedegrass is a popular lawn grass in Louisiana. Although centipede is a low maintenance grass, proper management is still important. This publcation covers factors that contribute to centipede decline: improper plant nutrition, cultural practices, and soil and water conditions.