{"id":45155,"date":"2022-04-09T10:36:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T13:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=45155"},"modified":"2025-05-20T16:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T19:15:34","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mushrooms belong in the kitchen, not in the yard. To get rid of mushrooms in your yard, you can manually remove them or use vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, or commercial fungicides.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from plucking out mushrooms and using natural solutions or chemical sprays, you can also use other methods, which we\u2019ll explain here.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-90952dc8-575a-4fd0-8206-c9d2c5115c80\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms\/#0-why-are-mushrooms-growing-in-your-yard\" style=\"\">Why are Mushrooms Growing in Your Yard?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms\/#1-how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms-in-your-lawn\" style=\"\">How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Lawn<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms\/#11-faq-about-getting-rid-of-mushrooms\" style=\"\">FAQ About Getting Rid of Mushrooms<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Project Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<br><strong>Estimated Time to Complete:<\/strong> Depending on the number and size of mushrooms, removing them can take a few minutes to an hour or two.<br><strong>Project Cost:<\/strong> It depends on your removal method of choice: DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-fungus-treatments\/\">lawn fungus treatments<\/a> can cost around <strong>$5 to $8 per 1,000 square feet<\/strong>, while hand-picking or using vinegar or dish soap will cost nothing if you already have garden gloves and these household products.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-are-mushrooms-growing-in-your-yard\">Why are Mushrooms Growing in Your Yard?<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Mushrooms growing in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-45218\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushrooms-in-your-yard-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/close-up-field-fungus-grass-ground-1868009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A natural part of the ecosystem, mushrooms grow in yards when the conditions provide the perfect environment for fungal networks \u2013 called mycelium \u2013 to produce their fruiting bodies. While these mushrooms indicate a healthy soil system, they can make your yard look neglected, so you\u2019ll want to remove them immediately.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we get into the nitty-gritty details on how to get rid of mushrooms in your lawn, you must first understand where they come from and how they grow. Several factors can cause mushrooms in your yard, including:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Moisture<\/li>    <li>Shade<\/li>    <li>Rich, organic material<\/li>    <li>Poor drainage<\/li>    <li>Excess thatch<\/li>    <li>Underground fungal networks<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/what-causes-mushrooms-in-yard\/\">What Causes Mushrooms in My Yard?<\/a> to learn more about why these fungi grow in your lawn.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-prevent-mushrooms-in-yard\/\">prevent mushrooms in your yard<\/a>, have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">local lawn care pro<\/a> maintain your yard.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-get-rid-of-mushrooms-in-your-lawn\">How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Lawn<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Mushrooms growing in a yard\" class=\"wp-image-45222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3156892103_5a83f3eff7_c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/basykes\/3156892103\/in\/photolist-8rHWQG-4XaNBV-Bmvzkf-59MEbr-c2AYt9-pXnmH4-apgFj4-555x-yz74Te-8e6w9g-4ZhT36-9md1Nz-8rES4x-5a16uG-5id5kG-5bBV2Q-5Aa5rv-4kuKN-31gFoQ-ogVc5c-3bYhmp-pDcznp-5NXU3c-amqqTU-9mp6Yt-5bxBnH-5aHL6M-BVrGwo-BNT3i-NMxVL-auJLP1-8Sjat2-aDYUKr-9baLV3-5vMf9H-5bBUAh-aCtiJK-3i2eC1-8rHW9u-7dTi4u-cgvJZ9-56q1b1-6zJVTZ-pzAsxH-9yeMpJ-5qGsjS-48wwa9-4A6FQM-cMwEGS-pDGBdq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bev Sykes<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an average person, it can be difficult to distinguish the non-toxic from the poisonous lawn mushroom types, as different mushroom varieties can look very similar. Unless you\u2019re sure no one in your family will touch them, it\u2019s best to know how to kill mushrooms in your yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An effortless solution would be to wait it out, as mushrooms can disappear on their own when the conditions dry out after a day or two. But if you want to be proactive, here are several ways to deal with lawn mushrooms:<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-manual-removal\">Manual Removal<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeremy Kichler, county extension coordinator at the University of Georgia, advises homeowners to \u201cremove mushrooms as soon as they sprout to prevent them from having enough time to release spores.\u201d<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Wear gloves to avoid skin contact with spores.<\/li>    <li>Gently twist or pull mushrooms from the base, removing the entire stem.<\/li>    <li>Place the mushrooms in a sealed bag and toss them in the trash to prevent them from spreading, Kichler recommends. Do not compost them.<\/li>    <li>Wash your hands and tools.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-vinegar\">Vinegar<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Heinz-White-Vinegar.jpg\" alt=\"Heinz White Vinegar\" class=\"wp-image-115545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Heinz-White-Vinegar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Heinz-White-Vinegar-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Heinz-White-Vinegar-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Heinz-White-Vinegar-768x574.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jeepersmedia\/16076936101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Mozart<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to its acidity, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/does-vinegar-kill-weeds\/\">vinegar can kill weeds<\/a> and mushrooms. But take extra care because it\u2019s also strong enough to harm grass and other plants.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mix 1 part white vinegar with 4 parts water in a spray bottle.<\/li>    <li>Spray directly on the mushroom caps, avoiding the surrounding grass by covering it with cardboard or landscape plastic.<\/li>    <li>Check back in 1-2 days and reapply if needed.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-baking-soda\">Baking Soda<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baking soda raises the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/ph-soil-test-lawn-grass\/\">soil\u2019s pH<\/a>, which can impede mushroom growth.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda into a gallon of water.<\/li>    <li>Pour the solution over the mushrooms and the surrounding area.<\/li>    <li>Repeat every few days until the mushrooms stop reappearing.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-dish-soap\">Dish Soap<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap.jpeg?wsr\" alt=\"bottles of dish soap on a kitchen counter\" class=\"wp-image-133895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap-656x491.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dish-soap-768x575.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/dish-soap-liquid-detergent-containers-in-plastic-bottles-on-kittchen-dish-rack-background-3d-illustration\/249710272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rawf8<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dish soap solution can break down the fungus and remove moisture from the soil at the same time.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of dish soap with 2 gallons of water.<\/li>    <li>Use a screwdriver or garden fork to poke holes in the soil around the mushrooms.<\/li>    <li>Pour the soapy mix into the holes to reach the fungus underground.<\/li>    <li>Repeat daily for about a week.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-mowing\">Mowing<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t want to pull out the mushrooms, Kichler says you can kick them over or run over them with your lawn mower. \u201cMow regularly since short grass dries out quicker than tall grass,\u201d he adds.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/lawn-mowing-tips-cut-grass\/\">Mow your lawn<\/a> often to remove mushroom heads before they release spores.<\/li>    <li>Use a grass catcher to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/mulching-vs-bagging-grass-clippings\/\">bag the grass clippings<\/a> and avoid spreading spores around.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Afterward, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-equipment\/best-way-to-clean-lawn-mower-deck\/\">clean your mower deck<\/a> to avoid reintroducing the fungus.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-reduce-moisture\">Reduce Moisture<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Infographic about before and after effects of aeration\" class=\"wp-image-128088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-656x422.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aeration-1-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Juan Rodriguez<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drying out the yard removes the damp environment where mushrooms thrive.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-adjust-repair-lawn-sprinkler-heads\/\">Fix leaking sprinkler heads<\/a> or hoses.<\/li>    <li>Aerate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-fix-compacted-soil\/\">compacted soil<\/a> to help it dry faster.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> You\u2019ll want to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/ways-to-get-rid-standing-water\/\"><em>get rid of standing water<\/em><\/a><em> in your yard, as it can soak into the soil and easily turn into a fungal hotspot.<\/em><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you get a lot of rain year-round, Gabrielle LaTora, agriculture and natural resources agent from the University of Georgia, recommends installing dry creek beds, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-a-french-drain\/\">French drains<\/a>, rain barrels, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-a-rain-garden\/\">rain gardens<\/a> to help slow down, spread out, and soak up the stormwater.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-aerate-lawn\/\">How to Aerate a Lawn<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-test-soil-moisture\/\">How to Test Soil Moisture<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-reduce-shade\">Reduce Shade<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kichler suggests \u201cto keep shade to a minimum so that sunlight can reach the lawn.\u201d<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/how-to-trim-a-tree\/\">Trim overgrown trees<\/a> and shrubs.<\/li>    <li>Thin out dense branches to allow sunlight to reach the ground.<\/li>    <li>Keep shaded areas free of leaves and debris.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pro Tip:<\/em><\/strong><em> Another option is to <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/gardening-2\/how-to-create-shade-garden\/\"><em>build a shade garden<\/em><\/a><em> in areas under dense trees that never get enough sunlight. While it won\u2019t get rid of the mushrooms, it will make them less conspicuous if they\u2019re covered with hostas, grasses, and tall <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-ground-cover-plants\/\"><em>groundcovers<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-remove-organic-matter\">Remove Organic Matter<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rake-and-gloves.jpg\" alt=\"Rake and gloves on the ground next to autumn leaves\" class=\"wp-image-118030\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rake-and-gloves.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rake-and-gloves-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rake-and-gloves-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Rake-and-gloves-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/a-fan-rake-and-gloves-lie-on-the-grass-next-to-fallen-autumn-leaves\/233271669?asset_id=233271669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syndy<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock Free \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/jo\/license-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing decaying material on the soil means less food for the mushrooms.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Rake up old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-mulch\/\">mulch<\/a>, leaves, and grass clippings.<\/li>    <li>Use stone or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/pros-cons-of-rubber-mulch\/\">rubber mulch<\/a> instead of wood if mushrooms are persistent.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-dethatch-lawn\/\">Dethatch your lawn<\/a> if there\u2019s a thick layer of dead grass.<\/li>    <li>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/5-ways-remove-tree-stump\/\">remove tree stumps<\/a> or roots that may be feeding the fungi.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-of-inorganic-mulch\/\">Types of Inorganic Mulch: Which Is Best?<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-mulch-yard\/\">How to Mulch Your Yard<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/types-of-mulch\/\">Types of Mulch for Your Landscape<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-commercial-fungicides\">Commercial Fungicides<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the other methods don\u2019t work, you might need to apply a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/reviews\/best-lawn-fungicides\/\">lawn fungicide<\/a> as a last resort.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Choose a fungicide labeled for yard mushrooms or lawn fungi.<\/li>    <li>Follow the product instructions carefully, such as the dosage, safety, and timing.<\/li>    <li>Apply evenly over affected areas and water in if required.<\/li>    <li>Check the label to see how long you\u2019ll need to keep kids and pets off the treated areas.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-faq-about-getting-rid-of-mushrooms\">FAQ About Getting Rid of Mushrooms<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Puffball Mushroom\" class=\"wp-image-45227\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/puffball-mushroom-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Puffball Mushroom<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/puffball-mushroom-macro-forest-4568872\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747458535195\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the Most Common Types of Lawn Mushrooms?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The most common types of lawn mushrooms are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/how-to-get-rid-of-fairy-ring\/\">fairy ring<\/a> mushrooms, puffballs, and inky caps.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747458541609\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Eat Mushrooms From My Lawn?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, we strongly discourage eating lawn mushrooms, even if you know how to identify them. They may look similar to food-grade mushrooms, but it\u2019s best not to take chances because most types are toxic.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1747458545908\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do Mushrooms Have Roots?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, mushrooms do not have the same roots as what you find in plants. Instead, they have what is called mycelium \u2014 a network of thin, thread-like filaments that act the same way as the roots of plants.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-let-the-pros-handle-the-mushrooms-in-your-yard\">Let the Pros Handle the Mushrooms in Your Yard<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying on top of moisture, shade, and organic matter goes a long way to keep your lawn healthy and fungus-free. While you can get rid of mushrooms in your yard yourself, sometimes the problem runs deeper than what you can handle. That\u2019s why it\u2019s always best to reach out to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/lawn-care\">local lawn care pro<\/a> to help you deal with the issue.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-e101b2f8-b604-49ad-ba58-af7d754233f2\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e101b2f8-b604-49ad-ba58-af7d754233f2\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e101b2f8-b604-49ad-ba58-af7d754233f2\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e101b2f8-b604-49ad-ba58-af7d754233f2\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caes.uga.edu\/about\/personnel\/person.html\/22517\/gabrielle-latora.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gabrielle LaTora<\/a>, agriculture and natural resources agent at the University of Georgia Extension Fulton County. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu\/faq\/how-do-i-get-rid-mushrooms-my-yard-or-garden-bed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do I Get Rid of Mushrooms in my Yard or Garden Bed?<\/a>\u201d By Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/colquittag\/2021\/07\/i-have-a-bunch-of-mushrooms-in-the-yard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I Have a Bunch of Mushrooms in the Yard!!!<\/a>\u201d By Jeremy Kichler, extension coordinator. University of Georgia Extension.<\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/about\/personnel-directory\/person.html\/6284\/jeremy-kichler.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeremy Kichler<\/a>, county extension coordinator at the University of Georgia. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.sdstate.edu\/managing-mushroom-growth-home-lawns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing Mushroom Growth in Home Lawns<\/a>.\u201d By Madalyn Shires, assistant professor and plant pathology specialist. South Dakota State University Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ext.vt.edu\/lawn-garden\/turfandgardentips\/tips\/fairy-ring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Managing Mushrooms in the Lawn<\/a>.\u201d Virginia Cooperative Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/plantclinic.tamu.edu\/2011\/04\/25\/fungi-in-the-garden-beds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mushrooms in the Garden Beds<\/a>.\u201d Texas A&amp;M University Agrilife Extension.<\/li>    <li>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/pender.ces.ncsu.edu\/2021\/07\/a-fungus-among-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Can I Do About Mushrooms in My Yard<\/a>?\u201d By Charlotte Glen, statewide coordinator. 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