The 7 most common lawn diseases in the UK – how to spot them

The most common lawn diseases in the UK can spell disaster for our grass – but if you know how to spot them and step in before they spread, the damage is usually reversible.

As a gardener, one of the worst feelings is spending lots of time curating your favourite lawn ideas only to have them ruined by a mysterious fungal disease.

Thankfully, many of the most common lawn diseases in the UK are easy to identify, often carrying hallmark symptoms, and they can be corrected with the right know-how. These are the lawn diseases you’re most likely to encounter here in the UK – and how to spot and treat them before it’s too late.