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Excessively long grass can lead to pest infestations, fungal diseases, or lawn thinning.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Water that sits can encourage fungal diseases, like powdery mildew.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Water at the base of the plant rather than the head to prevent fungal growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Water that sits can encourage fungal diseases, like powdery mildew.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 1 June 2026
Water at the base of the plant rather than the head to prevent fungal growth.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
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“Fungal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fungal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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fungal
adjective
fun·gal
ˈfəŋ-gəl 
1
: of, relating to, or resembling fungi
2
: caused by a fungus
a fungal skin disease
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