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That’s large patch. Stop evening watering, skip fall fertilizer on those areas, and apply a fungicide labeled for large patch. The rings won’t green up until spring, but they’ll stop spreading.
Seams dry out first because the edges are exposed. Hand-water the seams every morning for two weeks and top-dress any gaps with a little soil.
Clover moves in when nitrogen is low. Feed on schedule this fall and spot-treat with a broadleaf herbicide on a cool, calm day.
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