Ryan Quartermaine has been a professional in the lawn care industry for over 10 years, and discusses all aspects of <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.americanlawnguide.com/">lawn care tips</a> with homeowners on his website, <b>The American Lawn Guide</b>, including topics such as <a target="_new" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.americanlawnguide.com/lawn-repair/68-winterizing-a-lawn.html">how to winterize lawns</a>.
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There are many reasons why lawns become overgrown, including peoples busy lifestyles, and properties being left vacant for long periods of time. No matter what the cause, an overgrown lawn is not a pretty sight and at some stage, the owners will want to bring the sod back under control to become a healthy green carpet of grass once more.
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease of many different plant types, including home lawns. Powdery Mildew is most easily noticed by a white powdery substance which appears on the lawn leaf, and which is easily brushed off.
As lawn owners, it will often be necessary to over-seed our sod so that our lawns can remain in the greatest health throughout the year. Over-seeding is a very simple process which renews lawns with fresh grass to cover bare patches, or prepares other lawns so they can remain green throughout the Winter.

