2007-05-30 14:34:41 · 5 answers · asked by Sam D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Best remedy is just a good old fashioned raking. That will usually uproot them and get rid of them.
2007-05-30 14:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by pjallittle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to add to J Joy's answer, it can also be a dieing tree root, a big hunk of organic stuff underground, whatever the fungus can consume. As it consumes, it releases nitrogen hence the green circle. You may notice some dead areas, this is where the mycellium (sorta like fungus roots) are so thick, the water can not penetrate and the grass dies. You can intervene with either a Ross Root feeder that pokes into the ground and forces water through the spike, to a pitch fork, spading fork poking holes as best you can then water. If you use the fork, you can mix a tiny bit of dishwashing detergent into the 5 gal bucket of water and pour that over the area. The soap makes the water "wetter" for better penetration. (Actually I've been seen with a hose in one hand and a bottle of dishwashing liquid in the other mixing on the go)
To disguise the green circles, keep your lawn well fertilized. As for the mushrooms, knock them off, not big deal. Just don't let your pets eat them. Eventually the fungus either dies out or moves into your neighbor's yard.
2007-05-30 23:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all Fairy Rings are a fungus and the mushrooms are the fruit of the fungus. Are the mushrooms in a circular formation? If they are then there is organic matter such as debris that was left over from when your house was built. You can dig up this area to find out and remove what is causing the "problem" (big chore) or you can leave them be and enjoy the magic that is nature at work recycling what was left.
2007-05-30 22:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by j joy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there are just random mushrooms then just stop watering so often. Mushrooms are a fungus from whatever is rotting in the soil. Fewer waterings will stop the mushrooms. If the mushrooms are in a circle, then they are called fairy rings. I don't know what to tell you about these, except maybe, again, less water.
2007-05-31 02:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get rid of mushrooms with powdered laundry soap. Sprinkle 2 cups over the area with a handheld spreader.
2007-05-30 21:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋