2007-03-05 05:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by brian M 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
First answer is right on, something underneath is rotting. Maybe a tree root or a large chunk of manure. Or it could be a fungus called Fairy Ring. This feeds on the organic matter in the soil and grows outward as the years go by....eventually out of your yard. For Fairy Ring, keep the lawn healthy, use a device to poke holes where the fungus is so thick underground that the grass is dead and flood with water to bring back the grass. Fertilize as usual to hide the color differences.
Now back to the mushrooms.......if they are just the button type, I'm not going to be too excited. However if they are more like the oysters mushrooms, then I'm worried. That is a particularly nasty fungus in trees indicating your trees are rotting. You'll see these oyster mushrooms either on the trunk or over a shallow root. I'd remove any tree with these oyster or fan like mushrooms.
Other wise, just knock the tops off the mushrooms, but don't let the family dog eat them, they destroy the animal's liver. Obviously the same for kids.
2007-03-05 07:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
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2014-09-14 16:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to use chemicals to get rid of mushrooms in your lawn? You shouldn't have too many anyway unless you have too much organic matter, or your letting the neighborhood animals take daily shits, I suggest you get out there and just pick them, give the chemicals a rest!
2007-03-05 15:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd advise you to do nothing. If there are mushrooms it means moisture and something decaying under the grass. It's natural and they will disappear in warmer weather or when you mow. They're not like weeds, and I wouldn't put down any chemicals just because of them.
Besides, the gnomes and fairies might not like it if you do!
2007-03-05 14:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by AnOrdinaryGuy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Those are not mushrooms but most likely poisenous toadstools. I get them on occasion and simply cut them down. They rarely come back in the same location.
2007-03-05 14:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put a few ignorant high school kids out there who think they can get high off of them. I'd give it a good 15 minutes and your problem should be taken care of.
2007-03-05 19:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Erin H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try calling someone at a nearby lawn & garden place, they should be able to help you.
2007-03-05 14:12:59 · answer #7 · answered by debe20062000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, giving the chemicals a rest is pretty good advise.
2007-03-05 15:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by tartu2222 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gasoline... then a match... when the fire's out, plant new grass... works for me; good for weeds too.
2007-03-05 18:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've heard dishsoap.
2007-03-05 20:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kenny O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋