Mushrooms in Your Lawn? Find Out Why!

After all the rain we have seen lately it is no surprise that mushrooms are popping up in yards. The most common reason why there are mushrooms in your yard is simply because we have had prolonged wet weather lately. There may also be a few more reasons why they have popped up in your yard as well. Mushrooms tend to develop from thatch, buried logs, dead roots, stumps or even construction debris. Now the question is, how do you get rid of them?

To begin, there is really no reason to get rid of these mushrooms, other than the fact that they don’t look very appealing. They are completely harmless to grasses, so unless they are bothering you, don’t worry about getting rid of them. Surprisingly, these mushrooms that people dislike so much are unique in their ability to recycle organic matter, thereby releasing nutrients that are then available for plant growth.

If they are bothering you enough to get rid of them, the best way is to simply control hydration if at all possible, keep irrigation turned off if this is the problem. The other action you can take is to remove them as you see them throughout the year. Continual removal will keep the appearance of your yard up to par, but the source of the lawn mushrooms will still be present, which means they will return. 

Once conditions dry up the mushrooms will begin to go away on their own with regular mowing.

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Top 10 Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

1. A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
2. Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air conditioning, which is enough for 16 average homes.
3. Dense, healthy grass slows water runoff, removing contaminants and trapping soil. Fresh, filtered water returns to the underground water supply.
4. A healthy lawn prevents erosion by water and/or wind and the loss of valuable top soil.
5. A lawn acts like a sponge and absorbs all types of airborne pollutants such as dust and carbon dioxide, as well as noise.
6. A healthy lawn makes for a more comfortable and safer place for children and adults both to play and enjoy.
7. Well maintained lawns and landscapes can add up to 15% to a property's value.
8. The investment recovery rate for a landscaping improvement is 100%-200% and for a deck or patio is 40%-70%.
9. In this tough housing market, a healthy lawn can make a home more marketable which can make or break a sale.
10. Finally, it creates a relaxing space of natural beauty that can be appreciated in different ways throughout the year.