| Is there anything that will eliminate the growth of mushrooms in garden lawns? This has been occuring for approx. (2) years. There is a live Jacqaranda tree growing within 15 ft. and no other organic type decomposition should be occuring. |
| You're correct to think that the mushrooms are a result of something decomposing underground. The mushrooms could be a result of dead tree roots, even from a healthy tree. More likely, though, the mushrooms are a result of poor nutrition and poor drainage in your lawn. Rake to remove the mushrooms, then put your lawn on a regular maintenance schedule. You may need to aerate the lawn to remove decomposing thatch and help with the compaction problem. Fertilize four times a year with a 3-1-2 ratio of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, applying one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per year. Be sure to water regularly so the lawn will grow thick enough to crowd out (or hide) the mushrooms. |
