100's of little toad-stalls have sprung up in my lawn, do I need to be concerned?

Question

This hasn't happened in previous autumns, but this autumn over the last few weeks hundreds of them have randomly appeared in my lawn & plant border. It's only a small garden 20x20m.
Will they go when the drier weather comes or do I need to spray fungicide to stop them taking over?

Answer 1

not at all, they are just the product of tons of moisture and ample decomposing organic materials in the soil. Its a great sign of good dirt! They will die down quickly as weather conditions change....I would strongly suggest against spraying them because they are breaking down plant debris in the soil, allowing ornamentals to get more yummy nutrients!

Answer 2

You cannot kill toad-stools with a fungicide, it doesn't work. There is a product called armillatox which will kill them off and will not harm your lawn. Alternatively you can use some sulphate of iron to feed the lawn or a light watering with a lime solution. A good book is the Lawn Expert, available at all garden centres and DIY stores.

Answer 3

Watch out pal, they could be armed. These little bastards are a front for a much more sinister force. They have been trained in all forms of combat including ******* up the lawn, to shagging the next door neighbour's cat. Watch them carefully. If a big Penis shaped one appears, run for your life. He is called Duracell and he is a dangerous sort. Hopefully you have not got the rare econfrigituhournamolociriudbuytr form of toadstool here , because if you do don't ring for the Police, organise a good undertaker!!

Answer 4

you should be concerned, the native Travelling Fairy (Airyfairy walkus) is a protected species under European Law. Unfortunately it looks as though they have decided to spend a few days/weeks in your garden (you should be honoured really - they only like nice gardens). During this time they will probably hold their traditional Fairy Fair and invite many of their woodland friends - squirrels, mice etc, they love having parties as they are all Fungis!. The only real drawback is the mess of litter that they leave behind, half eaten acorns and such like. Should you prefer not to have them around then i suggest that you place a large pile of manure in the vacinity which will humanely force them to move on. DO NOT repeat DO NOT use pesticide as the penelty for Gnomocide these days is usually Death!

Answer 5

If Fairies did not appear with them, why worry. Had a fungal growth the size of a dinner plate 2 weeks ago in my garden cannot decide what it is. No fairies though. Not sure about fungicides. treat the acidity in the soil maybe.

Answer 6

When the weather dries, they'll go away. I've had this problem in the past, but, it never gets out of hand, and I live in a humid climate.

If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can try to spray a fungicide, but, my thoughts are to stay away from chemicals and let nature take its course.

Good luck!

Answer 7

This happened mine too - turns out they were coming from the roots of an old tree that had died years ago. I had cut the tree down but the roots were still there and are now just starting to decompose. Perhaps you could have the same thing - there may be old roots under your lawn.

Answer 8

No. Don't waste time with fungicide, just let 'em be. They are VERY unlikely to do any harm

Answer 9

someones been planting them for personal use its the time of season magic mushroom pickers start to pick unless your making your own crop of them

Answer 10

the best way to treat these toadstools is to brush them off with witch broom