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Shape & Size Of Affected Area:Colour Of Affected Area:Time Of Year It Occurred:Description Of Problem:Probable Cause:Link:
Large irregular patches over large areas of lawnStraw/Bleached/brownSpring/SummerSoil below surface is brown even after watering and puddles can occur on this areaDry Patch Disease CURE: Wetting Agentview
Circular patches varying around 15cm as it spreadsStraw but distinctly pink/redSummer/Autumn/occasionally WinterPatches have red needles protruding from diseased leaves of variable growthRed Threadview
Circular up to 30cm in diameterBrownLate summer/Autumn or in damp weatherIrregular shaped orange/brown patches often in damp weather with a white or pink mould around the edgeFusariumview
Irregular patches spreading rapidlyBrown and decayingEarly spring to SummerDamage may vary from yellowing growth to dying back; or grass leaving bare patches; or lots of bird activityLeatherjackets or view
Chafer Grubsview
Various areas on lawnStraw/BrownThrough to OctoberGrass has gone this colour and appears dead the day after its been cut; or has been long; or has had lots of sunIn shock from Mowing - CURE: Growth Regulatorview
Irregular patches of variable sizeYellow/BrownAny time of yearGrass is more prone to moss and has a build up of thatch; or poor drainage; or you cannot push a match through the lawn easilyCompactionview
Irregular patches throughout lawnYellow/brown beneath the grassAny time of yearLawn is spongy to walk on it; when you cut it you notice the coloured patches throughout the lawnThatchview
Grass growing too quickYellow/BrownApril to OctoberGrass is growing far too quick and you are struggling to cut due to weatherExcessive Grass Growth -CURE: Growth Regulatorview