Turf Diseases 4. Leaf Spot [melting out] 5. Moss & Algae 6. Mushrooms 7. Pet Damage 8. Pythium Blight 9. Red Thread 10. Rhizoctonia Blight [brown patch] 11. Rust 12. Slime Mold 13. Snow Mold 14. Strip Smut 15. Summer Patch Commonly Asked questions Quick Gardening Facts for Western Pennsylvania Soil: pH: Typically acidic Type: Clay/ loam Frost Dates First expected frost (32 F) Around September 30 First hard frost (25 F) Around October 20 Last hard frost (25 F) Around April 30 Last expected frost (32 F) Around May 10 |