Rust

​Rust is a common foliar disease of turf. It is caused by various fungi, usually Puccinia or Uromyces species.

Symptoms of Rust in Lawns 
  • Affected grass turns yellow, orange or black depending on the season.
  • Severely affected leaves may turn brown and shrivel, but the rust does not usually kill the grass
 
Controlling Rust in Lawns
  • Feed the lawn regularly to maintain vigour
  • Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers in the autumn
  • Mow regularly to reduce the number of affected leaves
  • removing the clippings
  • Improve air circulation by selective pruning of overhanging trees and shrub​
There are no fungicides available to gardeners for the control of rust on lawns.