What could cause the combination of fungus on my turf and rust?

Answer by  debmalewski (1085)

Are you watering your lawn late in the day, when it doesn't have time to either evaporate or be absorbed by the soil before the sun sets?

Answer by  TheAnswerFairy (2345)

Your grass will not actually rust, because only metals can rust. However, there are several kinds of fungus that are rust colored. This is caused by excessive wetness.

Answer by  Dhivyacomcubegmailcom (86)

It appears that you may have made a perfect environment for a rust or fungus. Scotts Starter is a high N product. You watered more than adequately, may be too much. The temperatures were ideal. All these things combined are a perfect fungus starter. he fertilizer may have burned the new roots, agravated by the temps.