Rust Disease
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Rust disease presents itself as orange to reddish-brown spots resembling rust on the grass blades.
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It thrives in humid conditions and can spread through moisture, wind, or even foot traffic.
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Keep the lawn well-aerated, avoid over-watering, and use rust-resistant grass varieties.
Dollar Spot
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This disease forms small, dead patches on the lawn.
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It loves high humidity and nitrogen-deficient soils.
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Proper lawn fertilisation, morning watering, and regular mowing can help prevent and manage dollar spot.
Pythium Blight
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This causes irregular, water-soaked patches that may appear greasy in the early morning.
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It thrives in hot and humid conditions, often worsened by over-watering and poor drainage.
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Improve lawn drainage, avoid excessive watering, and mow when the grass is dry.
Brown Patch
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Brown patch results in circular, brown areas with a 'smoke ring' appearance.
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It's common in warm, humid weather and can spread rapidly in overcrowded lawns.
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Improve air circulation, reduce thatch buildup, and mow at the right height to prevent brown patch.
Fusarium Patch
This can cause yellow to brown circular patches with a pinkish-red halo.
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It's common in cool, wet weather and can persist in poorly drained soils.
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Aerate the lawn, improve drainage, and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilisation.
Fairy Ring
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Despite it's lovely name, fairy ring creates circular patches of dark green or dead grass often with mushrooms appearing around the edges.
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It's often associated with decaying organic matter in the soil.
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Aerating the soil, removing thatch, and using fungicides can help control fairy ring.
Spring Dead Spot
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You'll see large, dead patches that don't recover well in spring.
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It's a cold-weather disease, often developing during the winter months.
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Improve lawn drainage, overseed affected areas, and apply appropriate fungicides.
If you don't fancy tackling any of these lawn problems on your own, contact your local gardening expert.
