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Mushrooms (in yard)

How can I eliminate mushrooms that grow in my turf?

Symptom(s):

Various varieties of mushrooms bloom, especially in moist warm weather (what you see is the fruit of the mushroom mycelia - which is growing underground).

Cause(s):

This is a naturally occurring fungus.

Control(s):

Remove them if you want. They won't harm the lawn.  They will die and turn to dust within a few days.

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Mushrooms in Lawn

Mushrooms in yard will not hurt turf or trees