Most fungi benefit the yard, as they help break down dead material and return nutrients to the soil. However, not all mushrooms are beneficial and their reproduction should be supervised if you have children or pets. Just pulling out the mushrooms won't kill them. Mushrooms are like icebergs, often the underground is larger than the surface. To kill the mushroom, you have to attack its entire body. This article will show you how.
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Method 1 of 3: Getting Rid of Fungus
Step 1. Immediately remove the mushrooms from the ground when the umbrella begins to appear
If left too long, the fungus will release spores, which will multiply the fungus. When you see an umbrella mushroom, immediately remove it from the ground.
You can also weed or scratch the fungus that grows, but the risk of mold multiplying increases
Step 2. Remove the mushrooms well
Don't toss mushrooms in the compost pile. Provide a plastic bag, and put the mushrooms pulled from the ground into it. When the bag is full, tie it tightly and throw it in the trash. This will prevent the fungus from spreading in your yard.
Step 3. Apply nitrogen fertilizer to prevent mold from growing on organic matter
Fertilizer will accelerate the decay so the fungus has no food. Adjust the application of nitrogen fertilizer as much as 455 grams per 305 square meters.
- Do not use water-soluble or slow-release nitrogen fertilizers.
- It needs to be done every year.
- Consider adding phosphorus and potassium. You need 3/6 nitrogen, 1/6 phosphorus and 2/6 potassium.
Step 4. Use soap and water to kill the fungus
Mix 2 -3 tablespoons of dish soap with 7.5 liters of water. Make holes around the mushrooms with a shovel or screwdriver. Fill the hole with soapy water.
Step 5. Take care of your potted plants
Plants in pots are relatively susceptible to mold and other types of fungi. Potted plants are often given too much water, and are in a room where the air is warm and does not change much. This environment is perfect for mushrooms. Here are some ways to treat your potted plants so they are free of fungus:
- Remove the mushrooms as soon as they appear, then throw them in the trash.
- Provide good air circulation by placing potted plants near windows or fans.
- Do not give the plant too much water. Keep the soil surface dry between waterings.
- Use a watering bulb to keep the inside of the soil moist and the surface dry.
Method 2 of 3: Changing the Environment
Step 1. Make sure your yard has good drainage
Mushrooms like damp and wet places. If your yard holds too much water, make sure the drainage is working properly. There are several ways to make yard drainage work well:
- Pile up soil around areas that hold too much water to direct water elsewhere. Keep in mind, this step may cause other areas to be flooded with a lot of water.
- Add a pond or water park to contain excess water. Gardens and ponds are easy to care for and will beautify your yard.
- Place a rain barrel between the water droplets to collect excess water during heavy rains. The barrel will keep the water from soaking the soil in your yard.
- Try adding underground drainage, such as French Drain (a gravel-filled underground ditch) to help drain water and prevent waterlogging.
Step 2. Make sure your yard has water-permeable soil
If your yard is filled with clay, the water won't be absorbed and will pool on top of the soil. If possible, try mixing it with sand or another material that absorbs water to help prevent water stagnation.
When watering the yard, do it in the morning. The sun will help evaporate the excess water so that it dries quickly and mold can't grow
Step 3. Trim tree branches to minimize shadows
Cut close to the body of the tree. Do not leave pieces on the ground. Set the corner of the cut to face down so that rainwater doesn't collect water and rot.
Cut off dead or diseased branches to keep the tree fungus free
Step 4. De-thatch the lawn to minimize shadows and increase air circulation
- Treat your lawn manually with a convex soil rake.
- Use power rake. You can rent this tool at a hardware store or home improvement store. When you're done scratching the lawn, you can use a regular earth rake to sweep up any remaining debris.
- If you have winter grass, de-thatch the lawn between late summer and early season.
- If you have grass for the warm season, de-thitch at the end of the season.
Step 5. Make sure the yard gets good air circulation by aerating the page
Lack of air circulation will retain moisture in the air and increase the chances of mold growing. Get an aerator at the hardware store and it will pull the plug out of your lawn. Thus, the soil will be looser and air circulation will increase.
Airing your yard will prevent mold from growing in stagnant and damp environments
Step 6. Remove rotting materials, which can increase the chances of mold growing
Remove the grass clippings after weeding using a rake or pest catch bag on your lawn mower. Clean your pet's litter. Flatten and remove your tree stump. Don't leave rotting material behind so the mushrooms don't have a food source.
Method 3 of 3: Managing the Fairy Ring
Step 1. Find the Fairy Ring
Fairy circles are usually easy to find because they look like mushroom circles. However, sometimes the mushroom umbrella is not visible. In this case, the Fairy Circle will look like a dark green circle of grass. Sometimes, Fairy Circles look like circles of dead grass.
Step 2. Determine the depth of the Fairy Circle
Take a shovel or screwdriver, and dig up the soil around the mushrooms. You will see something white and fibrous on the ground. This thing is called a fungal mat. Depending on the thickness, the way the mushroom circles are handled will vary.
Step 3. Use a lawn breeze to treat the Fairy Circle if the fungal mat is less than 7.5 cm thick
Start aerating 60 cm outside the ring, and work your way inward towards the center.
Step 4. Dig the Fairy Circle if the fungal mat is more than 7.5 cm thick
Take a shovel, and dig up the mushroom-covered soil. Dig 30 cm deep. Once the mushrooms have been dug up, extend the ring you just dug up by 30-50 cm to both sides. It would be better if you dig up to 60 cm. Some experts recommend continuing to dig all the way to the center of the ring.
While digging, try to find out why these circles appear. Observe for rotting wood, debris from construction material, or anything else that could block the flow of water. Get rid of everything while digging
Step 5. Remove mold and contaminated soil
To avoid spreading mold spores in your yard, throw everything in a large garbage bag. Tie the bag tightly, and throw it in the trash. Don't throw mushrooms in the compost pile
Step 6. Fill the excavation with new soil
Do not use unripe compost as it may contain mold spores. Compost that is ripe is good for water flow in the soil and has been sterilized through the composting process.
If your soil contains a lot of clay, add sand to it to help improve water flow
Step 7. Try backfilling the soil with fast-growing grass
The grass will cover the ground on its own, but this will take some time. If you want your lawn to be green again soon, backfill it with new grass. You can also sow grass seed over the ground.
Tips
- Fungicides (mildew-killing substances) are not effective in killing fungi because they do not attack fungi in the soil. The fungus will grow back if the part in the soil is not removed.
- If the fungus grows on the tree, it means that part of the tree is dead. In some cases, it is best to cut the tree, especially if the fungal infection is deep. Deep fungal infections can weaken tree trunks so that they have the potential to fall which can be very dangerous,
Warning
- Mold spores can be blown off by wind and the lawn can grow mold again if moisture, shade, and lawn decay are favorable. Don't stop lawn care unless you really want mildew to grow on your lawn.
- The fungus feeds on dead or decaying material so it is sometimes impossible to completely eradicate the fungus without cutting off the infected area (eg tree branches or wooden fences).
- Some mushrooms have poison. Don't eat any mushrooms you find. Only experts can distinguish poisonous mushrooms from edible ones. Be careful because poisonous mushrooms can be eaten by your child or pet.
- Always wash your hands after handling mold.
