Trees add color and character to your lawn and garden. Unfortunately, they may become affected by disease over the years, potentially resulting in discoloration, leaf damages, weak branches, and falling. Here are some of the most common tree diseases in Georgia and how you can prevent them with proper lawn care.

4 Common Georgia Tree Diseases

1. Powdery Mildew

As its name suggests, powdery mildew looks like a grayish dust on the leaves of your trees. This fungus typically spreads rapidly as the wind carries the spores throughout your yard. You can prevent it by pruning regularly to allow more room for air to pass through your trees or planting them further apart. 

2. Fireblight

Fireblight is a bacterial disease that primarily affects crabapple, pear, and other Rosaceae trees. Fireblight’s symptoms include burnt-looking or hook-shaped branches and twigs. Remove affected parts of the tree with pruning and use fertilizers that do not contain nitrogen. 

3. Armillaria

Armillaria is a fungus that causes root rot in conifers and hardwoods. These flesh-colored mushrooms usually form in clusters at the bases and beneath the bark of trees. Prevent it by not overwatering your trees, Additionally, control drainage by adding mulching around the bases. 

4. Seiridium 

Seiridium is another type of fungal disease that causes cankers to form on leaves and branches. Eventually, entire limbs may die, putting them at risk of falling and injuring people or damaging property. Prevent the disease by removing infected branches as soon as you see them and only watering during dry conditions. 

Keep your trees healthy and beautiful with regular lawn care from Magnolia Lawn. They offer trimming, pruning, lawn mowing, and fertilization to clients throughout Suwanee, GA. Call (770) 831-6404 to make an appointment for lawn and landscape maintenance, and visit the website to learn more about how they can help you keep your outdoor areas verdant and gorgeous with their lawn care services.