Spring season is finally here, and you will likely be venturing outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. You may notice mushrooms growing on your property and wonder what you can do to solve this issue. The following guide offers a brief introduction to this type of fungus, so you and a lawn care professional can devise an effective solution. 

What You Should Know About Mushrooms Growing In Your Yard

What Causes Mushrooms to Grow?

When it comes to mushrooms, all these fungal spores need to grow is a lot of moisture and some low lighting. In the proper conditions, fungi can bloom in as little as two days. Once one or two begin to sprout, the spores will multiply, feeding off of organic materials in the soil and popping up all over your property.

Which Types of Fungus Grow In Missouri?

There are a few common varieties that homeowners may discover on their property, including Tremellales, or jelly fungi; Gasteromycetes, or stomach fungi; Hymenogastrales, or gilled puffballs; and Pyrenomycetes, also known as flask fungi. It’s hard to differentiate between these types, so contact your lawn care professional for proper diagnosis.

What Can a Lawn Care Professional Do to Help?

You might be tempted to treat them on your own by applying a fungicide treatment. While this will get rid of the unwanted mushrooms, it could also harm other plants or shrubs.

A lawn care professional will eliminate the fungi and offer preventative services to help ward off future growth. For example, they will apply nitrogen-rich fertilizer to your yard to cut down on the amount of organic matter in your soil that mold spores need to grow. They may also detach and aerate the ground to prevent excessive moisture accumulation.

If you need help getting rid of mushrooms on your lawn, turn to the team at Oasis Landscape & Irrigation in Columbia, MO. Since 1989, these lawn care experts have provided a broad range of top-quality services, from landscape design to fertilization and irrigation systems. Visit them online to learn more about their service offerings, and call (573) 446-0858 to schedule an appointment.