All of these rusts release the bright rusty-orange spores once spring weather becomes mild and damp, often around late March to mid-April, so now is a prime time to look.

Rust fungus, despite a name that would make homeowners think it would grow on iron, is a notorious nuisance when it comes to lawns. This fungal disease, primarily caused by the fungi in the genus ...

There are several different types of rust fungus that occur in our area ... barrens, or beds of moss, like azure bluets, moss phlox, and wild pinks, so you can relocate any leaf litter drifts ...