Lawn Disease

Fusarium patch disease is the most common of all turf disease that attacks lawns in the UK.

All lawns are susceptible to turf & lawn disease, the majority of these diseases are caused by fungi that is present in the soil. A turf disease is anything that has a negative effect on the health of the plant.

There are many reasons why lawns and turf suffer from disease. These reasons can include insufficient or excess nutrient levels, grass species, soil pH, restricted air movement and climatic conditions that favour disease attack.

The pathogens and fungi that cause diseases are always present within the soil or organic matter in the root zone. They only attack the grass plant when the right conditions favour fungal activity resulting in an attack.

There are various types of disease that affect lawns in the UK. Some are more severe than others and attack the grass at different times of the season.

We have covered all of the main diseases likely to attack lawns and turf and these are as follows.

Lawn & turf disease identification