Pests & Diseases of Lawns

Problems with Worms & Worm Casts in the Lawn

Worms benefit the lawn by increasing organic breakdown and improving aeration and fertility however they do cause problems with their spiral casts

Mushrooms and Toadstools in The Lawn

These are usually a sign of a healthy soil though on occasions a crop of toadstools will grow due to an excessive thatch layer or form a fairy ring.

Rusts & Mildew

Rusts is a fungal disease noticed as a yellowing of the grass leaves. Mildew often looks like someone has painted the grass leaves white

Red Thread & Pink Patch

Of all grass diseases red thread lawn fungus is the most common causing brown patches or a blotchy appearance. The blotches will have a pink colouration

Moles

Moles, like other lawns pests can cause serious damage as they search for worms in your lawn. They are tricky to kill so you may need help in ridding the garden

Lichens & Liverworts

If you find Lichens in your lawn it may be time to consider a new lawn or at least a major renovation. Liverworts grow in the shadiest wettest parts of your lawn

Fusarium & Snow Mould

Fusarium disease is quite a common lawn problem. Treatment and prevention can involve good lawn care practices, fungicides or use of ferrous sulphate.

Fairy Rings

Fairy rings appear in lawns in several ways: as rings of toadstools or mushrooms, as a ring of dead grass often covered in moss or rings of lush green grass.

Dry Patch

A patchy network of drying brown grass can be resolved by spiking, hollow tine aeration and wetting agents to bring the lawn back to life

Crane Fly & Leatherjackets

The Crane Fly or Daddy Long-legs is the adult and the Leather Jacket is the larvae or grub. Only the leather jacket grubs cause damage to your lawn